The Brief: June 12, 2013
A previously tame special session looks likely to end in a burst of political fireworks. 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.
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The Evening Brief: June 11, 2013
Your evening reading: Perry adds abortion legislation to special session agenda; lawmakers moving quickly to find transportation funding; Perry to veto integrity unit unless district attorney resigns Full Story
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The Brief: June 11, 2013
A new order of business for lawmakers has kicked the special session into a slightly higher gear. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: June 10, 2013
Your evening reading: Perry signs major education bill, defends state budget; STAAR scores hold steady; Perry taking job-poaching campaign to New York Full Story
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The Brief: June 10, 2013
The special session, still inching along, has exposed a rift between two prominent state senators. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: June 7, 2013
Your evening reading: Texas Republicans lash out against government surveillance; Texas woman arrested in ricin letter case; Pauken calls Perry administration "government by sound bite" Full Story
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The Brief: June 7, 2013
A heated redistricting hearing on Thursday wasn't enough to keep frustration about the sluggish special session from mounting. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: June 6, 2013
Your evening reading: Cornyn faces resistance to immigration bill amendment; at Dallas hearing, Democrats push for more minority districts; state lawmakers collecting daily pay during recess Full Story
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The Brief: June 6, 2013
The redistricting debate has hit the road for its first stop in a four-city tour. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: June 5, 2013
Your evening reading: Cornyn pushing to add major border security amendment to immigration bill; Carter considering statewide run; judge to hear new evidence in school finance case Full Story
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