The Evening Brief: March 13, 2013
Your evening reading: Senate committee approves budget that reverses some cuts; UT System chancellor voices concerns over campus carry; Cruz gives first formal Senate speech 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 Brief: March 13, 2013
A day into his run for land commissioner, Republicans are already feeling bullish about George P. Bush. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: March 12, 2013
Your evening reading: George P. Bush announces candidacy for land commissioner; Senate panel approves prosecutor accountability bill; Dewhurst trying to woo major gun manufacturer to Texas Full Story
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The Brief: March 12, 2013
Protesters on Monday attempted to turn up the heat in the simmering legislative debate over public education in Texas. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: March 11, 2013
Your evening reading: at education rally, Davis knocks Combs over revenue estimate; committees hear $2 billion water plan proposal; Garcia sworn in to Senate seat Full Story
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The Brief: March 11, 2013
Lawmakers waited until the last minute to file several bills that could give rise to some of the most heated debates of this year's legislative session. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: March 8, 2013
Your evening reading: hearing exposes divide over Medicaid expansion; Texas' uninsured rate still highest in nation; Patrick files tax credit scholarship legislation Full Story
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The Brief: March 8, 2013
Is the tide turning on Medicaid expansion in Texas? Full Story
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The Evening Brief: March 7, 2013
Your evening reading: former Perry aide received six-figure bonus; protesters rally to allow Planned Parenthood back in Women's Health Program; Cruz wants law banning domestic drone attacks Full Story
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The Brief: March 7, 2013
Texas' two U.S. senators on Wednesday helped stage one of the longest old-fashioned filibusters in years. Full Story
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