SAN ANTONIO – Amid highly publicized allegations surrounding the former labor and civil rights leader, local officials are asking the public what steps they feel should be taken next.
On Monday, the City of San Antonio launched a new public survey, asking residents if they feel that César E. Chávez Boulevard should be renamed, in light of the allegations of abuse.
CLICK HERE TO VOTE IN THE SURVEY
According to the official release, the City wants to hear from all residents, especially those who live along César E. Chávez Boulevard.
The quick, one-minute survey will remain open through 5 p.m. on April 2, 2026. It is available in English and Spanish on the SA Speak Up website.
City officials are also taking suggestions for who, or what, the street should be named after. According to the city, new name suggestions should fit the following criteria:
History and Character: Reflecting local stories, important events, or geography.Honoring Legacies: Recognizing national, state, or local leaders and public figures.Core Values: Representing principles such as unity or equality.Practical Improvements: Fixing spelling mistakes, matching city directions (North, South, East, West), or preventing confusion with similar-sounding streets.
The city is also planning two public meetings to discuss the matter, both of which have yet to be scheduled as of Monday, March 23.
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State lawmakers in Texas are responding to allegations that civil rights leader Cesar Chavez sexually assaulted women and girls, including labor rights activist Dolores Huerta.
The reaction has been immediate, with calls to rename streets and cancel festivals associated with Chavez.
On Wednesday, March 18, Governor Greg Abbott announced that the state will no longer recognize the holiday named in Chavez’s honor.
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In a social media post, Abbott said the “horrific and widely acknowledged” allegations undermine Chávez’s image as a figure worthy of official celebration.
The decision comes as Austin organizations, including HABLA, PODER, and LULAC, had already canceled the city’s annual César Chávez March originally scheduled for March 28, citing “caution and respect for all parties.”
Similar events in Houston, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi have also been suspended.