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Dallas is seeking an exemption from Gov. Abbott’s order to remove "political" road markings.

The city argues its rainbow crosswalks pose no safety risks and were privately funded.

TxDOT has not said when it will decide on Dallas’ request to keep the Oak Lawn crosswalks.

OAK LAWN, Texas - The City of Dallas has asked for an exemption to a recent state order that all "political" road markings be removed, under the threat of losing access to road project funding.

In the exemption letter, the city manager wrote that the Oak Lawn rainbow crosswalks have not created any safety issues, removing them would require public money not included in the city's budget, and they're a form of self-expression that should be protected.

Dallas asks for crosswalk exemption

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