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Texas Governor Targets Dallas' LGBTQ+ Road Markings by 2026

1/20/2026

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered Dallas to remove "political" pavement markings by January 2026 or face significant state funding loss.
Abbott says the designs violate uniformity standards and could distract drivers.
Critics say the move erases LGBTQ+ visibility.
Dallas sought an exemption citing private funding and safety, but the Texas Department of Transportation rejected it as noncompliant.

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Story summary

Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered Dallas to remove "political" pavement markings by January 2026 or face significant state funding loss.
Abbott says the designs violate uniformity standards and could distract drivers.
Critics say the move erases LGBTQ+ visibility.
Dallas sought an exemption citing private funding and safety, but the Texas Department of Transportation rejected it as noncompliant.