Governor Abbott, higher Ed board demands North Texas Muslim STEM school cease operations

Abbott Directs Closure of Muslim University

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) has called for the “Texas American Muslim University at Dallas” to cease operations. In a letter to TexAM University at Dallas, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board said the university violated state code and does not have the ability to operate. Abbott declared on social media that if the university refuses to comply with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the state will take legal action. “Te…

Muslim university in Dallas working to be in 'full compliance' with state board

Texas American Muslim University at Dallas, located in the suburb of Richardson, is working to be in "full compliance" with state regulations after the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board ordered it to halt operations over alleged violations on Thursday.The school "will not offer degrees until all regulatory approvals are secured," according to founder and board chairman Shahid Bajwa.Bajwa told JNS that the school, which is registered with…

Were students duped? Gov. Abbott shuts down 'unauthorized' Texas Muslim University, degrees in jeopardy!

Gov. Abbott orders Texas American Muslim University (TexAM) to cease unauthorized degree programs. THECB cites violations of Texas education law.

Texas Ed Board Orders Self-Described Muslim University to Halt Operations

(JNS) – The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board issued a cease-and-desist letter on Wednesday to an entity calling itself Texas American Muslim University at Dallas, alleging it is operating illegally without state authorization. According to the board, the organization, also known as “TexAM,” has advertised STEM degree programs and student admissions despite lacking the certificate […]

Texas Governor Moves to Shut Down Unauthorized ‘American Muslim University’ in Dallas

Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott on Thursday directed his state’s Higher Education Coordinating Board to issue a cease-and-desist order for a Muslim university that he says has zero credentials or permissions for providing academic instruction and awarding degrees. The school, Texas American Muslim University at Dallas (TexAM), is in violation of several state education codes requiring certification and therefore carries “potential criminal liability,” t…

5/7/26 Muslim University Ordered to Shut Down

State Board Orders Muslim University in Dallas to Shut Down -Paxton Launches Statewide Investigation To Enforce Ten Commandments and School Prayer Laws -State Lawmakers Question Extra-High-Voltage Transmission Project The post 5/7/26 Muslim University Ordered to Shut Down appeared first on Texas Scorecard.