The Brief: April 17, 2013
One of the session's most controversial education bills took a step forward on Tuesday. 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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![State Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, at a Senate Education Committee hearing on March 12, 2013.]()
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The Evening Brief: April 16, 2013
Your evening reading: House lawmaker outlines alternative to Medicaid expansion; Cruz introduces his own gun legislation; details of federal immigration bill emerge Full Story
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The Brief: April 16, 2013
With the legislative clock starting to tick, Gov. Rick Perry on Monday tasked state lawmakers with business tax relief. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: April 15, 2013
Your evening reading: Perry calls for $1.6 billion in business tax relief; George P. Bush jabs at Obama in new campaign video; Perry launches ad campaign targeting Illinois businesses Full Story
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The Brief: April 15, 2013
Bob Perry, a behind-the-scenes titan in the Texas political world, has died at the age of 80. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: April 12, 2013
Your evening reading: Perry talks re-election, backs dedicated car sales tax for transportation funding; Stockman bumper sticker stirs controversy; Railroad Commission chairman apologizes for retweeting noose image Full Story
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The Brief: April 12, 2013
The sweeping immigration reform bill heading to the floor of the U.S. Senate could end up blocking hundreds of thousands of immigrants from citizenship. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: April 11, 2013
Your evening reading: UT regents agree to turn over records to lawmakers; Cornyn and Cruz vote to block debate on gun bill; state Senate to consider spending half of Rainy Day Fund Full Story
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The Brief: April 11, 2013
With gun and immigration bills gaining new momentum in Washington, the spotlight has again fallen on Ted Cruz. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: April 10, 2013
Your evening reading: state Senate OKs drug testing for welfare applicants; after deal reached, Cruz still threatening to filibuster gun bill; "anti-groping" bill back in state House Full Story
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