News Media Appearances Texas State Board of Education Changes September 2026 Fort Worth Church Rally Calls Christians To The Ballot Box Texas Joins States Changing What They Teach About Israel CAIR Texas Responds to “Anti-Muslim” Rhetoric in Public Schools Muslims in Texas are disillusioned as GOP ramps up anti-Islam rhetoric This is What Islamophobia Looks Like In Texas Houston Muslims rally behind Al-Shaair after Palestine tributes backlash Houston Muslim group calls on NFL to stop fining Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair for tributes on eye black International students fear midterms won’t help pro-Palestinian activists targeted by Trump NBA star Irving pledges to pay Al-Shaair’s NFL fine over Hind Rajab message NFL player Azeez Al-Shaair was fined more than $11,000 for wearing the name of a Palestinian girl killed by Israeli forces on his face As Texas Republicans target Islam, a once-quiet Muslim community fights back Revised social studies curriculum indoctrinates fear of Muslims Texas teaches Islamophobia 25 years into War on Terror CAIR urges Ted Cruz to denounce RNC attendee who called for shooting Democrats Muslim leaders call today’s Islamophobia worse than 9/11 aftermath. 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Texas Board approves controversial Islam curriculum State education board finalizes anti-Islamic rewrite of Texas social studies lessons Texas education board approves controversial new social studies curriculum for public high schools Austin Funds ‘Jesus Was A Migrant’ Event Featuring CAIR-Austin After Abbott’s Terrorist Designation Of CAIR CAIR-Texas OP-ED: Abbott’s fight over Muslim prayer accommodations misses the point Texas becomes flashpoint as anti-Muslim politics enters mainstream CAIR Asks DOJ to Reject Abbott’s Investigation Into Muslim Facilities at Texas Airports Austin Funds ‘Jesus Was A Migrant’ Event Featuring CAIR-Austin After Abbott’s Terrorist Designation Of CAIR Houston Muslims say Republicans have 'abandoned' them amid anti-Sharia push CAIR Action, CAIR Texas Call on Texas SBOE to Reject Biased Social Studies Standards CAIR Director to Al Jazeera: What is happening to Muslims in Texas mirrors scenes of segregation Religion takes center stage in Texas' overhaul of high school social studies standards Houston Muslims say Republicans who courted them now target them Austin to host screening of 'Jesus Was a Migrant,' invites speakers from CAIR CAIR Director to Al Jazeera: What is happening to Muslims in Texas mirrors scenes of segregation Religion takes center stage in Texas' overhaul of high school social studies standards Houston Muslims say Republicans who courted them now target them Muslims push back as Texas Republicans sharpen attacks on sharia law CAIR Director to Al Jazeera: What is happening to Muslims in Texas mirrors scenes of segregation SMU blocks CAIR Muslim youth event from campus, cites Abbott’s terrorist designation Texas Republicans Want to Strip Muslims of Religious Freedom County Republican Party in North Texas faces backlash after posing anti-Muslim question to nominee Abbott targets Texas airport prayer-washing rooms, drawing outcry Abbott equates airport foot-washing stations to ‘white-only bathrooms’ in letter to DOJ Texas seeks federal probe of airport washing facilities, Muslim group denounces move Texas Gov. Greg Abbott asks DOJ to investigate wash stations at DFW Airport, IAH Texas seeks federal probe of airport washing facilities, Muslim group denounces move Man detained by ICE after reporting Houston Home Depot shooting CAIR calls Abbott’s DFW Airport criticism an ‘anti-Muslim political stunt’ DFW Airport scraps plans to install additional religious washing stations DFW Airport scraps proposed Islamic foot-washing stations after Abbott threatens to pull funding CAIR slams Abbott’s ‘anti-Muslim stunt’ on Texas airport washing stations Islamophobia’s Rise in Texas: ‘I Won’t Rest Until Every Muslim Is Gone’ Some Houston-area residents have growing concerns with the expansion of Flock cameras Why Texas Wins Austin launches expanded 'Know Your Rights' resource for police interactions Controversy grows in La Porte over proposed future mosque as online petition gains support Activists urge Houston businesses to close for ‘No Business As Usual’ protest after ICE shooting CAIR-Texas Demands Accountability After ICE Kills Houston Father Right-wing online backlash cost a Muslim principal her job. Now she’s suing. Muslim advocacy group fights for trust after Texas brands it a terrorist group Anti-Muslim propaganda film by Texas right-wingers seizes on San Antonio’s Alamo as central symbol Recently, a fellow Texan sent CAIR-Austin, where Shaimaa Zayan works as operations manager, a thick-cut bacon jerky bag, bacon air freshener and a note that says, “A gift for you; Christ is King, from Texans. There’s no evidence Plano mosque applies 'Sharia law' in its funeral practices, a federal judge says Bible stories are approved as required reading in Texas public schools CAIR Sues Fort Worth ISD for Alleged 'Illegal' Removal of Muslim High School Principal Texas State Board of Education considering new social studies curriculum, mandatory reading lists A Muslim Texan sought to find his place in the party at the state GOP convention. He left in tears Flush AIPAC’s Dark Money Out of Texas Fort Worth ISD faces backlash over reassignment of Muslim principal Interfaith leaders call for reinstatement of local principal ousted after sharia backlash ‘Same hate and vitriol.’ Treatment of Muslim principal compared to segregation Religious leaders, educators call for reinstatement of Muslim Fort Worth ISD principal Muslim principal in Texas reassigned, investigated after right-wing backlash 'Anti-Muslim witch hunt': Fort Worth ISD urged to reinstate principal CAIR-Texas: A debate over handing out religious materials in public spaces is being carried out at a Wylie high school - WFAA Greg Abbott Says New EPIC City ‘Will Never See Light of Day’ Critics Say Texas’ New Social Studies Curriculum Presents Narrower Version of HIstory Video: CAIR-TX Condemns Chip Roy’s Anti-Immigrant, Islamophobic ‘Mamdani Act’ Targeting Muslims’ Beliefs Our different faiths teach us to love one another, not fuel anti-Muslim hate Republican Proposes Law Reminiscent of Nazi legislation In Texas, a state hearing on social studies becomes a clash of religions Inside Texas Republicans’ Effort to Make the Midterms About Islamophobia ‘It’s solid gold’: Some Texas Republicans ramp up criticisms of Muslims to energize primary voters US Muslim group slams Texas governor’s call to probe ‘imaginary sharia courts’ Portrayals of Islam and people of color dominate discussion in Texas’ social studies rewrite Texas excluded Islamic schools from voucher program, lawsuit says Austin protest targets proposed Texas history curriculum changes: See the photos Revised Texas social studies curriculum shields students from complexity Video: Former Texas GOP Official Admits He is ‘Anti-Muslim,’ CAIR-Texas Says It’s ‘Religious Persecution’ Texas Republicans Are Moving From Demonizing Muslims to Stripping Away Their Rights Islamophobia as Political Strategy CAIR-Texas Urges Fairness on Religious Liberty Committe In Texas, a state hearing on social studies becomes a clash of religions Federal judge orders extension of application window for Texas’ school voucher program Judge orders Texas voucher program deadline be extended amid controversy over exclusion of Islamic schools Afghan Dad Who Fought Alongside U.S. Military Dies Hours Into ICE Custody Afghan father, former U.S. military ally, dies in ICE custody in North Texas Second lawsuit filed by Islamic schools, parents over Texas school choice program Texas Voucher Program Excludes Islamic Private Schools Video - "I won't listen to them push sharia in our schools." Political fighting pervades Texas politicians’ responses to Austin shooting I love Texas and America. Attacks on my Islamic faith tell me I don't belong. For Immigrants in Detention, Spiritual Care Can Be Hard to Find Austin Shooting Stokes Anti-Islam Speech Among Texas Conservatives Muslims in Texas Are Harassed and Surveilled. Greg Abbott Is Making It Worse. Muslim leaders call for action after student prayer group at Plano park disrupted by verbal attack Video: CAIR-Texas Calls on Elected Officials to Condemn Harassment of Praying Muslims in Plano A look at the numbers for texas education feedom accounts program Texas Republicans turn to anti-Islam, anti-Muslim rhetoric in pitch to voters ahead of March primary election Without a Border ‘Invasion,’ Texas G.O.P. Turns to an Old Enemy, Islam - The New York Times CAIR urges Texas to stop shutting Muslim schools out of education savings account program – Dallas Morning News Texas Republicans are using anti-Muslim rhetoric more frequently in their campaigns The fight between Gov. Greg Abbot and CAIR, one of Texas' most prominent Muslim civil rights organizations, is escalating. UH police investigate harassment claim after Quran burned at campus event Muslim student group says a protestor burned a Quran during prayer at University of Houston CAIR pushes back after Texas Gov. labels group a 'terrorist organization' Gov. Greg Abbott’s campaign against Muslim group faces challenges under Texas and federal law Greg Abbott calls out Houston imam as GOP goes all in on targeting Sharia law Muslim advocates accuse Gov. Greg Abbott of ‘fearmongering’ after Sharia law remarks Texas Governor Doubles Down on Anti-Sharia Stance Amid Houston Controversy Muslim students report alleged hate incident at University of Houston Tarrant County files hate-crime charges in case of anti-Israek graffiti on church Texas Republicans playing dangerous game in scapegoating Islam 'No Sharia In Texas': Gov. Abbott Declares Ban After Imam's Viral Confrontation With Muslim Store Owners Texas conservative group sends anti-Muslim email ahead of 9/11 anniversary The IRS says worship centers can endorse political candidates Do Houston Muslims agree Questions remain unanswered after Palestinian man detained at Bush Airport for more than a week Palestinian man detained at Bush Airport Houston for more than a week Palestinian Immigrant Released After Nine Days of Detention at Houston Airport The week in politics July 16 2025 Palestinian man with US immigrant visa released after nineday detention at Houston airport attorney says Austin mosques targeted by vandalism CAIRAustin says Cornyn calls for DOJ investigation of EPIC City Paxton expands state investigation HISD to meet with Muslim advocacy group after alleged pencilstabbing Houston ISD Afghan students wearing hijabs attacked by classmates video Attack on Afghan Girl at Paul Revere Was Not Due to Her Identity HISD Says HISD completes transfer after alleged assault of Afghan girls Houston ISD students wearing hijabs attacked by classmates transfer efforts stalled CAIRHouston demands answers after 3 Afghan girls hurt at HISD school CAIRHouston claims Afghan girls violently attacked at HISD middle school demand action CAIRHouston claims Afghan students were targeted in middle school attack video Call for Action After Reported Assault on Muslim Students at Texas School Students allegedly assault pencilstab Afghan girls A Muslim advocacy group is asking HISD to act Three Afghan Girls Wearing Hijabs Were Attacked at Paul Revere Middle School Muslim Group Alleges UPDATED Hijabi student hospitalised after alleged assault at American school California mosques get disturbing hate letter CAIR calls for protection Houstons Muslim community split on Whitmires involvement in annual dinner Houston Muslim Community Calls on School District to Reinstate Eid Holiday Muslim advocacy group asks HISD to add Eid back as school holiday Its a gut punch Muslim group calls on Houston ISD to reinstate Eid alFitr as school holiday Protests and executive orders Houston activists respond to IsraelHamas ceasefire Green Party nominee Jill Stein to visit Harris Co mosques this week making case to Muslim voters CAIR calls for resignation of Lamar Consolidated ISD teacher Abbott UT sued over proPalestinian protest arrests Texas Governor Being Sued for Violating ProPalestine Activists Rights CAIR Director addresses ProPalestinian demonstrations Ramadan ends with somber mood among Palestinian Americans mourning for Gaza I cannot give more than a prayer Houston Muslims observe a somber Ramadan Houston Iftar Faces Boycott by Muslim Leaders in Solidarity with Gaza Muslim leaders and organizations to boycott Houston Iftar Houstons annual Ramadan iftar to continue with Mayor Whitmires attendance despite protests calls to rescind invite CAIRHouston Applauds Felony Indictment in Dr Talat Khan Murder Case Calling for Gaza Ceasefire A Moral Obligation Texas Muslim Leaders Houstons Palestinian and Israeli communities concerned about safety amid rise in hate crimes in US USA Muslim doctor stabbed to death in broad daylight Texas Muslim Doctor Stabbed to Death Attacker Arrested Violent threats from Virginia to Texas disrupt Muslim groups raising support for Palestinians FBI religious officials on high alert in Houston amid IsraelHamas conflict encourage congregations to live lives normally Houston group calls for ceasefire in Gaza CairHouston denounces Gaza violence Houstons Council on AmericanIslamic Relations speaks out against antiMuslim and antiArab hate Houston Muslim Rights Group to Hold Presser to Raise Awareness about Occupied Palestine Texas Multicultural Advocacy Coalition Organizes Critical Event Opposing Harmful State Actions Against Communities of Color Hate crime fears fueled after mosque vandalized for third time Houstons Muslim community on alert after 4 men killed in Albuquerque CAIRHouston is asking other law enforcement agencies to increase patrols at mosque Houstonarea mosques increase security amidst recent killings in Albuquerque Houston businessman sues Texas over a statewide ban on contractors boycotting Israel Protesters demand ICE release detained children immediately CAIRHouston FIEL CAIRHouston Joins Houston Justice in Call for Criminal Justice Reform CAIRHouston to Join Black Lives Matter Justice 4 George Floyd March CAIRHouston Trumps Divisive and Insulting Attempt to Target American Muslims During COVID19 Pandemic CAIRHouston Condemns Racist Rant Targeting Owner of Asian Restaurant After fascist threat to Houston mosque Texas Muslims call for increased security Houston Mosque Threatened for Second Time Houston mosque threatened for second time in online forum Houston Police Increase Patrols At Area Mosques After New Zealand Mass Shootings Deputies searching for gunman after mosque in Katy shot at from roadway WATCH CAIRHouston speaks out after Supreme Court upholds Trumps latest travel ban Houston Muslim Woman Stabbed by Attacker Yelling Religious Slurs Muslim woman stabbed by attacker yelling religious slurs in Houston A Houston protest organized by Russian trolls Prison Rights Groups Allege Mistreatment Of AfricanAmerican Muslims Prison Rights Groups Allege Mistreatment Of AfricanAmerican Muslims AntiMuslim Hate Crime Increase Traced To Trumps Travel Ban Houston woman mails Quran immersed in pork fat to California Muslims Defining Religious Liberty And How Far It Should Stretch CAIRHouston Says SCOTUS Muslim Ban Decision Ignores AntiMuslim Bigotry Emboldens Islamophobes in Trump Administration National Research Shows an Increase in AntiMuslim Rhetoric Houston ISD teacher under fire for antiMuslim tweets Texas Mosque Goes up in Flames Hours after Trumps Muslim Ban Texas Muslims threatened amid increasing Islamophobia Hate Incidents Attacks against Muslims on the Rise Shooting Near Houston Mosque Sparks Calls For More Security Worshipers attacked at mosques in Texas and Florida Texas mosque attack Doctor shot and stabbed Muslim doctor shot and stabbed outside Texas mosque Twoalarm fire at mosque under investigation Mosques nationwide on security alert including Houston locations Houston Faith Communities Hope to Appeal to Millenials CAIR Teacher handed out antiMuslim pamphlets to students Local Islamic group wants probe into HISD teacher who called Muslims goat fers Houston arson investigator put on leave for Facebook post Doctor Who Series 10 Premiere The Pilot Billboard touting American Muslims put up by Houston CAIR chapter Mosque fire in Houston Idiots try to burn mosque CAIR Injured Texas Muslim Student Says He Did Report Bullying
