Houston to Reconsider Street Name

The City of Houston is moving forward with a plan to rename Cesar Chavez Boulevard in light of recent public allegations of sexual abuse against the late labor leader Cesar Chavez. A 30-day public comment period will begin on April 1st, allowing residents to share their perspectives.

Allegations and Timeline

The push to remove Chavez’s name from the boulevard follows allegations that he groomed and sexually abused young girls, which were publicly revealed last month. The matter is scheduled for a vote by the City Council on May 13th, with a 30-day effective date if approved.

Local School District Response

The Houston Independent School District has already taken action, dropping “Cesar Chavez Day” and redesignating March 30th as Farmworkers Day. The district stated that any decision regarding renaming Chavez High School will follow its established formal process.

Implementation of Name Change

If the City Council approves the name change, the Houston Public Works department will begin installing new street signs between May 13th and June 12th. The city will also notify property owners and relevant agencies of the change.

FILE - Cesar Chavez, a farm worker, labor organizer and leader of the California grape strike, is seen in a California works office in 1965.

About the Reporter

Christian Hudspeth is a Houston native and joined KPRC 2 News in December 2025. He previously worked at KTRK and newsrooms in Waco, Texas, and Las Vegas, Nevada. Hudspeth earned his BA from the University of Houston Jack J. Valenti School of Communication in 2023.