Several news sources today contain articles discussing the June 1st deadline set by the Texas Supreme Court requiring that a new funding plan replace a school property tax system that the Court had previously declared unconstitutional. On Monday, the Texas legislature began their fourth special session to address this issue.

Austin American-Statesman
"$8.2 billion surplus could lure Texas lawmakers"

Fort Worth Star-Telegram
"Special session gets under way"

Houston Chronicle
"Perry's business tax plan gets Craddick's backing"

The Monitor
"Valley senators begin special session by refusing to sign education plan"