AUSTIN - Following a directive from Governor Abbott, some of the artwork adorning Austin's city streets is set to be erased.

What we know:

On Fourth Street, rainbow crosswalks are a celebration of Austin's vibrant queer community, and a symbol that the city is a welcoming and safe place for all. But the crosswalks are set to be erased after Governor Abbott directed cities across Texas to remove roadway markings conveying political messaging.

Now, the Texas Department of Transportation is giving the city 30 days to remove all pavement markings, including political messages and artwork, from city streets, citing safety concerns.

TXDOT says jurisdictions that don't comply with the directive could be at risk of losing state and federal funding.

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