Longoria is an Associate Professor at South Texas College of Law specializing in property law, land-use regulations, and eminent domain. Longoria received a Bachelor of Arts in History from Rice University, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence with Honors from the University of Texas at Austin. Longoria also clerked for United States District Court Judge George C. Hanks, Jr. of the Southern District of Texas. His scholarly work and legal practice focus primarily on eminent domain disputes, exploring the complex intersections between private property rights and governmental authority. Longoria earned his Bachelor of Arts in History from Rice University and later received his Doctor of Jurisprudence, with Honors, from the University of Texas at Austin. He went on to clerk for United States District Judge George C. Hanks, Jr. of the Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division, gaining valuable insight into federal judicial processes. In addition to his academic and professional work, Longoria serves as Chair of the State Bar of Texas’ Court Rules Committee, where he contributes to the development and refinement of procedural rules that guide legal practice across the state. He continues to advance the field through teaching, research, and service.