Regístrese para la manifestación estatal Save Texas Schools del 5 de Abril en el Capitolio

We’ll be back at the State Capitol on Saturday, April 5th for a huge rally with buses coming from all over the state. This timing is PERFECT with the funding conversation just getting going and the voucher fight still undecided. We need to get the message through loud and clear that Texas public schools need $1,300 per student added to the basic allotment to get back to 2019 funding levels. If funding is held hostage once again (as it was in 2021 and 2023) by the Governor, who seems to be more interested in getting a voucher scheme through that will benefit a few children than doing his job and taking care of the vast majority of Texas children who attend public schools, the situation will be devastating. Districts cannot function on 80% of the 2019 funding (which was still one of the lowest funding levels in the country). Texas has the money in the bank. It has been stolen from schools in 2021 and 2023. It’s time to FUND SCHOOLS NOW!

Important Update (3/1/25): We had a great rally on February 22nd, even with cold and wet weather! 1,200 people came out for an indoor/outdoor event, with 400 in the First United Methodist Family Life Center and 800 packing the FUMC sanctuary. Speakers walked between the two sites, delivering their messages in both places. At 12:30, everyone gathered outside FUMC and headed up to the State Capitol in a huge march, with a 20-minute rally at the South Steps. Savant Moore, Houston ISD Trustee, closed out the rally with a call to action. Videos from the rally are available here, and a full livestream is available on the Save Texas Schools Facebook page. Speakers included U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett, TX State Representatives Gina Hinojosa, James Talarico and Lulu Flores, Supt. Georgeanne Warnock of Terrell ISD, Former TX State Rep. Glenn Rogers, Austin ISD Board President Lynn Boswell, Pflugerville ISD Teacher Rena Clegg and many more.