Governor Abbott Orders Review of State Grants for Airport Religious Facilities
Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a review of state grants to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) over the installation of Islamic washing facilities and prayer rooms, which he claims constitutes illegal religious…
Houston, TX, August 14, 2026 —
Governor Greg Abbott has initiated a review of state grants allocated to two major Texas airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The review stems from the installation of Islamic washing facilities and prayer rooms at these airports.
In an official directive, Governor Abbott stated that the presence of these facilities constitutes illegal religious discrimination. The scope of the review will encompass the state funding provided to IAH and DFW, examining how these grants were utilized in relation to the religious accommodations.
The governor’s office has not yet provided specific details regarding the timeline for the review or the exact amounts of state grants under scrutiny. Information regarding the contractors involved in the installation or any permits related to the construction of these facilities was also not immediately available. The outcome of this review and any potential implications for the airports’ funding have yet to be determined.
Story summarized from the original created by Christian Terry on www.click2houston.com, see more information here.
