Turns out Texans want public education to be the top priority of our state government. Our state governor, on the other hand, wants property taxes to be the top priority.

Via BOR we learn that 47% of active voters want public education at the top of the list, as opposed to 16% who want property tax reductions. The people polled were 47% self-identified Republicans, 30% Democrats, and 19% Independents.

So let's recap: A majority of House members listened to their constituents and passed a public education plan that gave more money to our schools and more tax relief to homeowners. That's what was wanted by 63% of active voters.

Then, the Republican leadership shut down the session after that bill, which was supported by a majority of House members and a majority of voters, because they were rendered unable to raise our taxes and give the bulk of our money to special interests and wealthy contributors.

Now there is some $2 billion dollars sitting around that Craddick and Perry have been unable to get to our schools in 3 failed special sessions. That money, according to the voice of lawmakers, the voice of Texans, and the voice of reason, should be spent on helping our schoolchildren. Instead, Perry is going to try and use it in April to try and garner more support for his November re-election bid.

Tell me how this makes sense?