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Gov. Abbott orders 'political ideologies' removed from Texas roadways

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to withhold road funding from cities and counties if they fail to paint over colorful crosswalks and other "political" messaging along local roads.

The order aligns with a Trump administration initiative to "improve safety" by eliminating unnecessary "distractions" from American roads.

Here & Now's Scott Tong speaks with The Texas Newsroom's Lucio Vasquez.

This segment aired on October 13, 2025.

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