Amid pressure from Gov. Rick Perry, the House has signed off on one of his top legislative priorities this session: business tax cuts.
David Muto
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: May 7, 2013
Your evening reading: bill pushing alternative to Medicaid expansion likely dead; Republicans knock Obama’s upcoming visit to Austin; GOP donor to file suit over federal health care reform
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The Brief: May 7, 2013
A major overhaul of the state’s public education system took another step forward on Monday.
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The Evening Brief: May 6, 2013
Your evening reading: big win for Big Tobacco in Texas House; Perry compares opposing gays in Boy Scouts to fighting slavery; UIL says disqualified student didn’t make religious gesture
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The Brief: May 6, 2013
A resounding pro-gun message emanated from Texas over the weekend.
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The Evening Brief: May 3, 2013
Your evening reading: warm welcome for Cruz and Perry at NRA convention; Obama to visit Austin on Thursday; in Mexico, Obama calls for an end to “old stereotypes”
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The Brief: May 3, 2013
Immigration — a largely dormant issue among Texas lawmakers this session — was briefly thrust into the legislative spotlight on Thursday.
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The Evening Brief: May 2, 2013
Your evening reading: Railroad Commission name change advances; Obama arrives in Mexico to meet with new president; Cruz presidential speculation still swirling
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The Brief: May 2, 2013
Another churn of the rumor mill has sent speculation about U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s political ambitions into overdrive.
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The Evening Brief: May 1, 2013
Your evening reading: lawmakers probe West explosion at hearing; Cruz-for-president buzz builds; House votes to reduce reliance on budget diversions
