The Brief: May 1, 2013
Major gun rights legislation appears to have lost steam in the Legislature, but supporters say they still have time. Full Story
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.
Major gun rights legislation appears to have lost steam in the Legislature, but supporters say they still have time. Full Story
Your evening reading: Straus says House will find way to fund water plan; state, federal lawmakers to probe West plant explosion; Obama says opposition to health care law will hurt Texans Full Story
A technicality has ended debate, for now, on one of Gov. Rick Perry's top legislative priorities. Full Story
Your evening reading: Cruz knocks GOP Senate colleagues; Abbott says domestic partner benefits violate state Constitution; major water bill hits the House floor Full Story
Gov. Rick Perry has taken aim again at California — this time over a controversial political cartoon. Full Story
Your evening reading: House OKs budget bill after wide-ranging debate; Castro, Wolfowitz pen op-ed in support of gay marriage; lawyers defend Lehmberg Full Story
Two tributes on Thursday marked a solemn day of celebration and mourning in Texas. Full Story
Your evening reading: bipartisan ceremony marks dedication of Bush library; Obama honors victims of West blast at Waco service; equal-pay bill sparks gender debate Full Story
The national spotlight turned to Dallas on Wednesday as a cavalcade of political stars began to descend on the city for the dedication of a new presidential library. Full Story
Your evening reading: Hillary Clinton, Jeb Bush give dueling speeches in Dallas; Obama en route to Texas for fundraiser, Bush center dedication, West memorial; Czech Republic to send $200,000 to West Full Story