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Texas Governor Orders Removal of Houston Pride Crosswalk

KHOU 11November 5, 20251 min6,271 views
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Pride Crosswalk Controversy in Houston

  • 🏳️‍🌈 A Pride crosswalk in Houston's Montrose neighborhood has become a focal point of statewide attention.
  • 🎨 The crosswalk, first painted in 2017 with approval from the city and funded by Pride Houston, was recently repainted after being paved over during a road repavement project.

Governor Abbott's Directive

  • ⚠️ Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an order directing the Texas Department of Transportation to ensure the removal of political ideologies from streets.
  • 🚫 Abbott stated that cities refusing to comply with federal road standards would face consequences, including the withholding of state and federal road funding and suspension of agreements.
  • 🚨 The governor framed his directive as a safety issue.

City's Response and Potential Implications

  • 🏛️ Mayor John Whitmire's office is reportedly reviewing Governor Abbott's order.
  • ⚖️ The city's decision on whether to comply with the order or face potential funding repercussions is pending.
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Pride CrosswalkHoustonMontroseGovernor Greg AbbottTexas Department of TransportationPolitical IdeologiesStreet StandardsRoad FundingCity OrdinancesPublic Safety
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