The Brief: May 29, 2013
The special session has brought the state's dormant redistricting fight back to life — but maybe not for long. 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: May 28, 2013
Your evening reading: Perry signs water bill; senators hope to revive transportation funding plan; New York GOP congressman boycotting Cruz dinner Full Story
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The Brief: May 28, 2013
The end of a tame regular session has given way to a special session that could prove much more volatile. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: May 27, 2013
Your evening reading: Dewhurst says special session to begin this evening; redistricting committee assigned; Democrat criticizes House for inaction on immigration reform Full Story
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The Brief: May 27, 2013
With the Legislature hours away from adjournment, special session speculation continues to swirl. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: May 24, 2013
Your evening reading: Perry comes out against part of budget deal but stays quiet on special session; insurance commissioner announces resignation; Cruz invited to speak in New Hampshire Full Story
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The Brief: May 24, 2013
The legislative session adjourns Monday, but if Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst gets his way, lawmakers may have to stick around. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: May 23, 2013
Your evening reading: fight breaks out in House over attempt to expand gun rights for lawmakers; Railroad Commission in peril; Democrat takes issue with electric-bill refunds in budget deal Full Story
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The Brief: May 23, 2013
End-of-session tension abated on Wednesday as lawmakers, after days of uncertainty, broke through a budget stalemate. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: May 22, 2013
Your evening reading: committee dinner, paid for by lobby, racked up $22,000 tab; budget breakthrough in sight; Perry meets with health care hecklers Full Story
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