Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Texas Governor Designates Muslim Groups as Terrorist Organizations
Texas's governor, Greg Abbott, has labeled two Muslim groups, CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood, as terrorist organizations.
This means they can't buy land in Texas and the state can try to shut them down.
CAIR says Abbott is being unfair to Muslims.
Abbott has supported Israel in the past and called pro-Palestinian protests antisemitic.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott blacklisted two Muslim groups as terrorist organizations
The designated groups are the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood
The designation bans them from buying land in Texas and allows the state to sue to shut them down
CAIR condemned the move, accusing Abbott of stoking anti-Muslim hysteria
Abbott has previously supported Israel in the Gaza conflict and labeled pro-Palestinian demonstrations as antisemitic
- Who
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott
- What
- Designated the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Texas
- Why
- To ban them from buying land and allow the state to sue to shut them down
Governor Abbott's Stance
CAIR's Stance
Designation of Muslim Groups
Governor Abbott's Stance
Justified as necessary to maintain public safety
CAIR's Stance
Unfairly targets Muslims and stokes anti-Muslim hysteria
- Groups Designated
- Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood
- Governor's Action
- Banned from buying land and state can sue to shut them down
- CAIR's Response
- Condemned the move, accused Abbott of stoking anti-Muslim hysteria
- Previous Actions by Abbott
- Supported Israel in Gaza conflict, labeled pro-Palestinian demonstrations as antisemitic
- Texas Muslim Population
- 313,000 as of 2025
