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Laredo removed its "Defund the Wall" road mural after Gov. Greg Abbott warned cities could lose transportation funding.

The city faced losing $1.6 billion in road project funds if it failed to comply with Abbott’s order banning political markings.

The move follows removals of Pride crosswalks and other murals statewide under the governor’s directive.

LAREDO, Texas - Laredo is the latest Texas city to remove a political road sign after the state's governor threatened to withhold federal and state funding .

The move follows public outcry over other road signs threatened by Gov. Greg Abbott's order , including LGBT+ Pride crosswalks in Texas' major metropolitan areas.

‘Defund the Wall’ mural removed

The mural was painted on a street in front of the federal courthouse

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