Daniel E. Walters

Daniel E. Walters is an Associate Professor of Law at Texas A&M University School of Law, focusing on Climate Change Policy, Administrative Law, and Environmental Regulation. His research bridges domestic legislation and international treaty frameworks for emissions reduction, with an emphasis on the Major Questions Doctrine and judicial review of administrative decisions.

Key research areas include:

• Regulatory design for emerging industries
• Statutory interpretation and textualism
• Submerged administrative governance
• Environmental, energy, and food law compliance
• Empirical legal studies methodologies

Scientific awards include:

• Environmental Law Institute’s Environmental Law and Policy Review (2018-2019 top 20)
• Richard D. Cudahy Writing Competition winner (ACS, student category)
• Beryl Radin Award (Public Management Research Association)