The Brief: June 3, 2011
Having already beaten Democrats to a pulp this session, the Texas Legislature's mighty Republican majority may have just set its sights on a new, more unexpected target: Ron Paul. 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.
Past Contributions
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The Midday Brief: June 2, 2011
Your afternoon reading: congressional map proposal to change, leader says; Cruz nets key endorsement for U.S. Senate; highlights from the 82nd legislative session Full Story
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The Brief: June 2, 2011
Hypothetically speaking, of course, what does a special session mean for Rick Perry's presidential hopes? Full Story
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The Midday Brief: June 1, 2011
Your afternoon reading: veto override eyed for Amazon bill; health care dominating special session legislation; bill targeting abortion-inducing drug filed Full Story
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The Brief: June 1, 2011
A subdued first day of the special session disguised a brewing Republican show of legislative force. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: May 31, 2011
Your afternoon reading: special session slow to start; congressional maps unveiled; House slipup could cost the state $13.4 million Full Story
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The Brief: May 31, 2011
And just like that, as if it never left (it didn't), the Legislature's back in town. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: May 30, 2011
Your afternoon reading: special session strategy; House Democrats take aim at Straus; texting ban goes to the governor Full Story
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![Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, shakes hands with Sen. Mike Jackson R-District 11, after being sworn in as Senate President Pro Tempore on May 30th, 2011]()
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The Brief: May 30, 2011
A Democrat's last stand may have just pushed the legislative session, set to end today, into overtime — which could start as soon as tomorrow. Full Story
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The Thing at the End
It simultaneously looks as though they will finish on time and as though they'll come to pieces, forcing a special session. Full Story
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