Overview

• TxDOT sent cities and counties 30‑day notices to strip crosswalk art and roadway murals that convey messages, warning of potential loss of state and federal transportation funds.
• Houston elected officials rallied at the Montrose intersection and said they are evaluating legal options to challenge the order, even as METRO said it would paint over the rainbow crosswalk.
• Austin said it will comply with the directive, putting its Fourth and Colorado rainbow crosswalk and the 11th Street 'Black Artists Matter' mural on track for removal.
• San Antonio’s ActivateSA paused to review a planned street‑art safety project, and city officials previously said there were no current plans to remove local rainbow crosswalks.
• Gov. Greg Abbott’s directive followed a letter from U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urging compliance with SAFE ROADS, which emphasizes uniform traffic markings to reduce distractions.