PHOTO: Over 500 rally against school vouchers

Justin Doud

February 24, 2025

A Texas public school student speaks against vouchers during the Save Texas Schools Rally Saturday. The protest began with speeches from educators, religious leaders and local elected officials at First United Methodist Church before the group began their march, led by a local high school drum line. Justin Doud/TSTV News
Protesters march to the south steps of the Texas Capitol as part of the Save Texas Schools Rally Saturday. The protest began with speeches from educators, religious leaders and local elected officials at First United Methodist Church before the group began their march, led by a local high school drum line. Justin Doud/TSTV News
A local high school drum line leads protesters to the south steps of the Texas Capitol as part of the Save Texas Schools Rally Saturday. The protest began with speeches from educators, religious leaders and local elected officials at First United Methodist Church before the group began their march. Justin Doud/TSTV News
Former Texas State Rep. Glenn Rogers (R-Graford) advocates against vouchers at the Save Texas Schools Rally at First United Methodist Church Saturday. Rogers was one of 21 Republicans that voted against vouchers last legislative session and was targeted by Abbott and his allies in the 2024 March primary as a result, leading to his ousting as District 60's State Representative. Justin Doud/TSTV News
U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) speaks against vouchers during the Save Texas Schools Rally Saturday. The protest began with speeches from educators, religious leaders and local elected officials at First United Methodist Church, where Doggett regularly attends, before the group began their march, led by a local high school drum line. Justin Doud/TSTV News
Protesters gather on the south steps of the Texas Capitol as part of the Save Texas Schools Rally Saturday. The protest began with speeches from educators, religious leaders and local elected officials at First United Methodist Church before the group marched to the Capitol, led by a local high school drum line. Justin Doud/TSTV News
Texas State Rep. James Talarico (D-Austin) speaks against vouchers at the Save Texas Schools Rally at First United Methodist Church Saturday. Talarico, a former San Antonio public school teacher, also spoke against the overlapping of church and state, which he's advocated against using his experience as a current student at Austin Presbytarian Theological Seminary. Justin Doud/TSTV News
Texas State Rep. Gina Hinojosa (D-Austin) speaks out against vouchers at the Save Texas Schools Rally at First United Methodist Church Saturday. The protest drew hundreds across both the church and an overflow room down the street, and ended with a march to the Texas Capitol. Justin Doud/TSTV News
U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) speaks against vouchers during the Save Texas Schools Rally Saturday. The protest began with speeches from educators, religious leaders and local elected officials at First United Methodist Church, where Doggett regularly attends, before the group began their march, led by a local high school drum line. Justin Doud/TSTV News

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PHOTO: Over 500 rally against school vouchers

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