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Gov. Abbott has directed TxDOT to remove all "political ideologies" from Texas roadways.

Cities that don't comply could lose state and federal funding for road projects.

The directive comes after a Texas representative posted about a rainbow crosswalk in Houston.

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Transportation has been directed to ensure the removal of all " political ideologies " from roadways.

In his directive on Wednesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said non-standard signs and markings are unsafe misuses of tax dollars.

Cities who refuse to comply with federal standards could now risk losing funding for road projects.

TxDOT to purge ‘political’ signage

What we know:

Abbott's Wednesday press release directs TxDOT to ensure that all cities and counties in Texas ar

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