Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is demanding a Houston-area school district to cut its ties with a Muslim youth sports event because of its ties to a group which he considers a terrorist organization.

In a directive Wednesday issued to a Houston area school district demanding it cancel any planned Islamic Games event, Gov. Greg Abbott blasted the Islamic Council on Foreign Relations (CAIR).

The Texas governor claimed a chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), which he has declared a foreign terrorist organization, has sponsored the youth athletic competition. CAIR disputes the claim.

A recent poll showed Texas Governor Greg Abbott leading in the 2026 gubernatorial race.

The State Board of Education member and voucher critic could provide an early test of GOP support for Abbott's signature policy.

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