Why Legislature is at impasse on school financing

Star-Telegram | 06/23/2005 | Why Legislature is at impasse on school financing: "For the fourth time in just over two years, state leaders are trying to overhaul the way Texas pays for its public schools and meet its constitutional mandate that all students have equitable access to an adequate education.

So why is the process taking so long, and what are the obstacles standing in way of lawmakers and Gov. Rick Perry?

Here are some of the key questions and possible answers:"