Local state lawmaker calls for renaming César Chávez Boulevard, cites allegations and personal experience

SAN ANTONIO – A state representative who represents San Antonio called for a major change to one of the city’s most recognizable street names, sparking a broader conversation about legacy, accountability, and how communities move forward.

Texas Rep. Josey Garcia, D-San Antonio, suggested city leaders rename César Chávez Boulevard and proposed honoring labor leader Dolores Huerta instead.

“What we can’t do is uplift and celebrate somebody who is a known sexual deviant,” Garcia said…

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