City of Houston, TX
04/01/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/02/2026 06:13
Mayor Announces Process to Rename Cesar Chavez Blvd.
Mayor Announces Process to Rename Cesar Chavez Blvd.
April 1, 2026 -- Today, Mayor John Whitmire announced the City's timeline for renaming Cesar Chavez Blvd. to ensure opportunities for public input following recent revelations about the former leader of the the United Farmer Workers Union.
The mayor said he is starting the process following input from members of the community and elected officials, including U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia, who spoke during today's City Council meeting. She urged the city to change the street's name in honor of Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farmer Workers Union.
TIMELINE
Wednesday, April 1: The Planning and Development Department mails notices to abutting property owners and other agencies.
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113 total parcels
- 75 parcels are addressed on side streets
- 38 parcels are addressed with Cesar Chavez Blvd
Wednesday, April 1: Thursday, May 1: Thirty-day public comment period
Wednesday, May 13:Item placed on City Council agenda for vote with 30-day effective date
Wednesday, May 13 - June 12:
- Houston Public Works installs new street signs
Property owners and other agencies are notified of the name change.
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