Save Texas Monuments
Preserving Our History for Future Generations
Preserving Our History for Future Generations
During the 89th Texas Legislature, two monument protection bills—HB 3227 by Rep. Stan Gerdes and SB 317 by Sen. Brandon Creighton—passed out of committee with strong support from Texans statewide.
But despite public testimony, grassroots momentum, and more than 20 years of support from the Texas Republican Party Platform, neither bill was brought to the floor for a vote.
House leadership and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick chose not to advance legislation that would have provided meaningful, statewide protections for our historical monuments, memorials, and markers.
Let that sink in:
Republican leaders who campaign on defending Texas heritage—and who have watched monuments be vandalized, removed, or erased in recent years—refused to act.
We will be back next session. Stronger, louder, and more organized. And we will hold those in power accountable for what they failed to do.
In the meantime, keep talking to your neighbors, educating your legislators, and reminding elected officials that preserving Texas history is not a fringe issue—it’s a mainstream Texas value.
We believe in a future where all Texans—young and old—can learn from the past because the physical reminders of that past are still standing.
Let’s make sure they never again have the excuse of silence.
✅ Take Action Now
Contact your legislators.
Ask them why they didn’t fight for SB 317 or HB 3227.
Remind them that Texans are watching.
And come back stronger in 2027.
✯ Texas history is worth protecting. Even when our leaders won’t.
Texas Ranger Monument (Dallas Love Field Airport): Removed and placed in undisclosed storage, this beloved monument is hidden from public access.
Dallas Confederate Monument: Removed by the city, it was sold to a private group and now resides on a remote golf course in Lajitas, far from its original audience.
Alamo Cenotaph (San Antonio): Vandalized in 2020, with graffiti accusing it of "white supremacy," defacing this iconic symbol of Texas bravery.
Lawrence Sullivan Ross Monument (Texas A&M Campus): Vandalized multiple times, with paint and repeated calls for its removal threatening this tribute to a key Texas leader.
General Thomas Waul Monument (Greenville): The pink granite marker commemorating Waul’s contributions to Texas was destroyed, erasing a piece of local history.
Unknown Storage: Numerous other monuments, removed under political or social pressure, are hidden in storage with no plans for public display or relocation.
At Save Texas Monuments, we are dedicated to preserving and protecting the historical markers and monuments that tell the story of Texas. These landmarks are more than just stone and bronze—they represent the struggles, triumphs, and legacies of our ancestors.
Save Texas Monuments is an alliance of individuals and organizations united by a shared commitment to historic preservation. Concerned about the increasing threats to our state’s heritage, we have come together to advocate for the passage of a Monument Protection Bill. Our mission is to ensure that these irreplaceable symbols of Texas history remain intact for future generations to study, honor, and learn from.
Through education, outreach, and legislative action, we strive to safeguard the stories and sacrifices that have shaped the Lone Star State. Join us in our mission to protect Texas history and preserve the landmarks that define our collective identity.