The Evening Brief: July 12, 2013
Your evening reading: Abortion bill hits Senate floor; confiscation of items from gallery spectators creates a stir; A&M president stepping down. Full Story
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David Muto
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David Muto was the editor of TribTalk, The Texas Tribune's opinion page. He is also the Tribune's copy editor. A Richardson native, he attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned degrees in journalism and Spanish.
Past Contributions
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![View from the Senate gallery as the chamber debates abortion legislation on July 12, 2013.]()
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The Brief: July 12, 2013
The abortion fight that has engulfed the Texas Capitol this summer appears headed toward a dramatic conclusion today. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: July 11, 2013
Your evening reading: Dewhurst says abortion bill could be passed this week; Abbott says "major announcement" coming Sunday; juvenile justice measure headed to governor's desk Full Story
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The Brief: July 11, 2013
As strict new abortion measures advanced in Texas, attention shifted briefly to Washington, where the fate of immigration reform was thrown into question. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: July 10, 2013
Your evening reading: House gives final approval to abortion bill; Abbott reports nearly $5 million raised after session; George W. Bush calls for "positive resolution" to immigration fight Full Story
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The Brief: July 10, 2013
As a bus tour took the debate to Texas' largest city, strict new abortion regulations still drawing national attention moved another step toward becoming law. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: July 9, 2013
Your evening reading: House shooting down amendments to abortion bill as debate continues; Davis, Planned Parenthood begin statewide bus tour; Pauken challenges "divine right of succession" Full Story
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The Brief: July 9, 2013
Though expected, Gov. Rick Perry's major announcement on Monday still managed to jolt the Texas political world. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: July 8, 2013
Your evening reading: Perry not running for re-election; testimony at Senate panel hearing on abortion bill expected to last into the night; Carter announces bid for Railroad Commission Full Story
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The Brief: July 8, 2013
A major announcement from Gov. Rick Perry today could mark the beginning of a new chapter in Texas politics. Full Story
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