Texas Governor Greg Abbott has demanded that the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District cut ties with the New Jersey chapter of CAIR, citing alleged terrorist links. In his letter, Abbott stated, "It has come to my attention that Bridgeland High School intends to offer public school facilities to host the 2026 Houston Islamic Games," and added, "Texans deserve immediate action to curb the spread of Islamic extremism, and public facilities funded by their tax dollars will not be utilized to host terrorist related groups," according to the Office of the Texas Governor.
Abbott emphasized the risks by noting, "Be aware I recently designated 'the Muslim Brotherhood and its successor organization CAIR' as foreign terrorist organizations and transnational criminal organizations under state law." He directed the district to preserve all records of the event and sever connections with CAIR within seven days, warning the Texas Education Agency could investigate any related communications or financial dealings, as reported by the Office of the Texas Governor.
Governor Abbott has taken actions regarding the 2026 Houston Islamic Games and CFISD, targeting groups he links to the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR. His actions include requesting the suspension of CAIR’s tax-exempt status, directing criminal investigations into CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood, and calling for probes into Sharia courts in Texas. CFISD could face legal action if it does not follow the Governor’s directives, with the Texas Attorney General’s Office involved based on TEA findings. The Houston Islamic Games are affected by these measures as the situation develops, as stated by the Office of the Texas Governor.
