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flag Texas cancels Cesar Chavez Day over unproven abuse allegations, but federal recognition remains.

flag Texas will no longer observe Cesar Chavez Day after Governor Greg Abbott announced the cancellation citing new allegations of sexual abuse against the labor leader. flag The decision, effective immediately, suspends the state’s official recognition of the holiday, though no formal charges have been filed. flag Abbott stated the allegations undermine Chavez’s legacy as a heroic figure and pledged to work with lawmakers to remove the holiday from state law. flag The move follows national debates over reevaluating historical figures amid new evidence. flag The federal government continues to recognize Cesar Chavez Day.

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