Cornyn introduces legislation to rename US Route 287 after Trump

Published May 12, 2026 4:40pm ET



Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced legislation to rename U.S. Route 287 after President Donald Trump, as he vies for his endorsement before Texas voters go to the polls on May 26.

Cornyn’s legislation would rename the 1,791-mile highway to “Interstate 47” in honor of Trump, the 45th and 47th president of the United States.

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