The Brief: Nov. 13, 2012
The 2013 legislative session doesn't start until January, but eager lawmakers on Monday offered a glimpse of what to expect next year. 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: Nov. 12, 2012
Your evening reading: Texas secession petition draws enough signatures for White House review; lawmakers begin filing bills for 2013 session; Cruz says Texas could turn blue Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 12, 2012
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case with the power to dramatically alter the future of voting rights in Texas. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Nov. 9, 2012
Your evening reading: U.S. Supreme Court to take up challenge to Voting Rights Act; Canseco concedes; breaking down Tuesday's cost per vote Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 9, 2012
Just three days after the election, speculation about 2014 and 2016 has already ramped up in Texas. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Nov. 8, 2012
Your evening reading: Perry talks 2016; GOP congressman says immigration reform possible next year; Hughes vows to decentralize power in House Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 8, 2012
With the dust settling around the presidential election, what a second Obama terms means for Texas has come into focus. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Nov. 7, 2012
Your evening reading: Canseco not conceding, alleges voter fraud; Perry says Obama has a "chance to start over"; in wake of election, conservative activists back Hughes for speaker Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 7, 2012
Republicans still reign in Texas, but the state's Democrats — while celebrating the re-election of President Obama — didn't go home empty-handed on Tuesday. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Nov. 6, 2012
Your evening reading: voting extended two hours in Galveston County; last look at federal candidates' fundraising numbers; Cruz looking past likely victory tonight Full Story
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