Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday threatened to withhold road funding from cities and counties if they do not remove “political ideologies” from their streets, joining the Trump administration in declaring rainbow crosswalks a dangerous distraction.
Abbott directed the Texas Department of Transportation to crack down on cities and counties with symbols, flags or other markings on any roads that convey social, political or ideological messages. That would appear to include Houston, San Antonio and Austin, which all have rainbow crosswalks.
“Texans expect their taxpayer dollars to be used wisely, not advance political agendas on Texas roadways,” Abbott said in a statement. “To keep Texans moving safely and free from distraction, we must maintain a safe and consistent transportation network across Texas.”…