A Texas Republican county official withdrew his resolution on Monday to rename a road after the late conservative political activist Charlie Kirk after receiving some pushback from the community.
Commissioner David Glass had placed a proposal on the agenda to change the name of FM 969 to “Charlie Kirk Corridor,” theAustin American-Statesmanreported.
“FM 969 is a state-maintained farm-to-market road that runs through Bastrop and Travis counties,” the outlet explained. The Texas state capital of Austin is located in Travis County.
Glass had previously written in his background information for his fellow commissioners in support of his resolution, “Farm-to-Market Road 969 from the Bastrop County line to State Highway 71 is a growing transportation corridor serving the local community, and the naming of such roadways in honor of exemplary citizens represents an enduring way to acknowledge their legacy.”
“Kirk’s activism emphasized civic participation, free speech, and political engagement among youth, building a national network of student activists and influencing political discourse on college campuses and beyond,” he added.
Glass noted the tens of thousands of people, including President Donald Trump, who attendedKirk’s memorial serviceat State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, reflected “the broad impact of his work in shaping civic and political engagement across the nation.”
Kirk was assassinated at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, while participating in a Turning Point USA event.
Join us in celebrating the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Charlie Kirk, an American legend.
The morning of Sunday, September 21, at State Farm Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, AZ.https://t.co/t0KIbEbhaPpic.twitter.com/KNM2xFNvUi
— Turning Point USA (@TPUSA)September 13, 2025
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