Council to consider removing Cesar Chavez honorary designation

Council to consider removing Cesar Chavez honorary designation

Published on March 23, 2026

The Fort Worth City Council will consider rescinding part of a 2020 resolution designating portions of East 28th Street for Cesar Chavez in light of recent allegations against the labor and civil rights leader.

On March 31, the Council will consider taking a focused and responsible step: rescinding only the honorary designation for Chavez along a portion of State Highway 183 (Northeast and Northwest 28th Street). The honorary designation celebrating the work of human and labor rights activist Dolores Huerta, created in the same 2020 resolution, would remain fully intact because it is appropriate, meaningful and aligned with the City's values.

"Honorary street names are not symbolic gestures - they are public endorsements of character, conduct and legacy," Mayor Pro Tem Carlos Flores, who represents Council District 2, said. "Recent allegations regarding Cesar Chavez have raised serious and credible concerns within the community. When new information calls into question whether an honoree reflects the City's values, the Council has a duty to act," Flores added.

"Importantly, Ms. Huerta's status as a victim of misconduct does not tarnish her historic contributions or her legacy of advocacy and leadership," Flores said.

City Transportation & Public Works crews have removed signage along the route. City officials have coordinated with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) regarding removing signage along Interstate-35 northbound and southbound lanes.

Photo: Transportation crews removed Cesar Chavez signage along the route last week.

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