Perry prods Legislature to go his way on schools

DallasNews.com | News for Dallas, Texas | Texas/Southwest: "As legislators convened in a special session called by the governor, Mr. Perry tried to jump-start work with a blueprint that he insisted would ease problems in the school finance system while providing long-sought property tax relief.

'I haven't the inclination nor the patience to study this issue any longer,' he said. 'Neither do everyday Texans who have seen their property taxes continue to rise.

'Today, the clock starts ticking. We're going to be here until we get this right.'"