The Brief: May 22, 2013
More budget drama — including a delayed vote — has pushed the Legislature dangerously close to the brink of a special session. 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 21, 2013
Your evening reading: major deadline looms for budget deal; Dewhurst urges action on abortion legislation; Houston Tea Party group sues IRS over targeting Full Story
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The Brief: May 21, 2013
Though a budget deal was struck last week, lawmakers aren't done arguing about it. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: May 20, 2013
Your evening reading: uncertainty lingers over budget deal as votes loom; dispute over innocence commission bill threatens to derail other legislation; UT regent nominees grilled at hearing Full Story
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The Brief: May 20, 2013
With a budget deal struck, the spotlight now shifts to Gov. Rick Perry. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: May 17, 2013
Your evening reading: budget deal reached; Gonzalez says she'll seek re-election; debate over end-of-life bill gets personal Full Story
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The Brief: May 17, 2013
Another day of seesaw negotiations over the state budget ended without a deal, but an agreement — once again — appears within reach. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: May 16, 2013
Your evening reading: budget negotiations back in limbo; Perry signs Michael Morton Act; senator says Kitzman unlikely to win confirmation Full Story
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The Brief: May 16, 2013
A day after a budget breakthrough appeared imminent, negotiations were thrown back into limbo. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: May 15, 2013
Your evening reading: Abbott urges groups to contact him if they were targeted by IRS; Gohmert rips Holder at hearing; Dewhurst calls for investigation of abortion provider Full Story
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