The Brief: May 15, 2013
Days after a stalemate threatened to force lawmakers into legislative overtime, chances of a special session for the state budget have dwindled. 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 14, 2013
Your evening reading: campus carry bill clears Senate committee; House budget chief says leaders close on water, education deal; Cornyn video on border deaths sparks debate Full Story
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The Brief: May 14, 2013
With the end of the session drawing near, a possible crack in the budget stalemate has emerged. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: May 13, 2013
Your evening reading: budget negotiators reach agreement, but big items still unresolved; CPRIT funding tentatively restored; Perry calls IRS audit scandal "un-American at best" Full Story
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The Brief: May 13, 2013
With about two weeks left in the session, comity in the Capitol is showing signs of fraying. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: May 10, 2013
Your evening reading: criminal investigation launched into West blast; Cornyn, Texas Republicans blast Obama administration over IRS admission; House rejects Senate's version of testing overhaul Full Story
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The Brief: May 10, 2013
After President Obama's visit to Austin put Texas in the spotlight on Thursday, attention turned back to the state Capitol, where a major deadline loomed. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: May 9, 2013
Your evening reading: Obama praises Austin during swing through city; Abbott says spending limit includes Rainy Day Fund; Cruz makes stand at immigration hearing Full Story
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The Brief: May 9, 2013
President Obama hopes to turn attention back to the economy during his visit to Austin today. But is something else behind his Texas trip? Full Story
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The Evening Brief: May 8, 2013
Your evening reading: Cruz files amendment to block pathway to citizenship in immigration bill; judge says East Texas cheerleaders can keep displaying Bible verses; House budget chairman says talks with Senate have stalled Full Story
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