San Antonio Residents Overwhelmingly Support Reverting César E. Chávez Boulevard to Durango Boulevard

According to a city-conducted survey, a majority of San Antonio residents favor renaming César E. Chávez Boulevard back to its historic name, Durango Boulevard. The survey, which ran from March 23 to April 2, 2026, gathered input from over 18,000 participants across all city districts, with the highest response rates coming from Districts 1, 7, and 9.

Results show that 64% of all respondents supported changing the street name back to Durango Boulevard. Among residents who live directly on César E. Chávez Boulevard, support was even stronger, with 79% favoring the return to the original name.

The survey was launched by the City of San Antonio following allegations made decades ago against César Chávez, co-founder of the United Farm Workers of America, involving the sexual abuse of girls and Dolores Huerta. City officials stated that street name changes are only considered for “significant reasons” and that any proposed names should reflect the area’s history, character, legacies, core values, and practical improvements.

Durango Boulevard, which dates back to the late 1800s, was renamed César E. Chávez Boulevard in 2011 after a heated city council debate. The current initiative to reconsider the name comes amid a broader national trend of local governments reevaluating public honors in light of historical allegations.

The city plans to use the survey results to inform future decisions, though no formal name change has been approved as of yet. Two public community meetings were announced to discuss the renaming, though specific dates and locations were not disclosed in the initial release.

The estimated cost to implement a name change, including updating signage and official records, is approximately $200,000 and would affect more than 300 addresses along the corridor.

As of April 8, 2026, the city has not announced a timeline for when a final decision will be made by the City Council.