Texas Cities Respond to Governor Abbott's Order to Remove Pride Crosswalks
KHOU 11November 5, 20251 min1,094 views
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- 🏛️ Governor Abbott has ordered Texas cities to enforce federal guidelines, specifically targeting the removal of non-standard street markings.
- 🏳️🌈 This directive specifically impacts rainbow crosswalks, symbols of LGBTQ+ pride, which are now subject to removal.
Houston's Response
- 🛣️ METRO in Houston has stated they will comply with the order and remove the rainbow crosswalks in Montrose within the next 28 days.
- 🚩 Signs protesting this decision have been placed at the affected intersection.
Other Texas Cities' Reviews
- 📍 In Dallas, crosswalks in the Oak Lawn neighborhood are under review, with the city stating they are reviewing the governor's order.
- ⚖️ The original painting of these crosswalks was funded by a local pride chapter, not taxpayers, though the city owns the pavement.
- 💬 San Antonio's Pride chapter is prepared for potential legal battles to preserve their Rainbow Crosswalk in the newly formed Pride Cultural Heritage District.
- ❓ The mayor of San Antonio is awaiting more information from the state after meeting with the city attorney.
- 📝 Austin city officials have indicated they will comply with the governor's guidelines but are working to determine which specific locations need changes based on the order's wording.
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