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Gov. Abbott calls for review of Houston, Dallas airports over Muslim facilities: 'That is illegal'
FOX 26 Houston • • nation
Key Points:
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott has initiated a review of state grants to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) over amenities provided for Muslim travelers, citing potential illegal religious discrimination.
- The review focuses on facilities such as foot-washing stations and prayer rooms furnished with religious items like Qurans and prayer rugs, which Abbott argues give special treatment to one religious group at government-owned airports.
- Abbott has also urged the U.S. Transportation Secretary to conduct a federal review and take corrective action if necessary, emphasizing that government entities cannot favor one religion over others.
- DFW officials announced they will not proceed with the proposed foot-washing stations after evaluating operational and customer service impacts, though it remains unclear if this affects the governor's review.
- Houston Airport Systems has not yet commented on the situation.
