Desegregation of Texas Public Schools
historical marker
This historical marker in Austin, Travis County, Texas, commemorates the Desegregation of Texas Public Schools. It was erected in 2008 by the Texas Historical Commission. The marker's text specifically addresses the desegregation process within public schools throughout Texas. Its location in Austin places it within Travis County. The marker serves to document this historical event. It highlights the desegregation of public education in Texas. The Texas Historical Commission placed this marker in 2008 to acknowledge this period in the state's history. This site provides a physical recognition of the desegregation of Texas Public Schools, as recorded by the Texas Historical Commission.