Houston Daily

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, requesting an investigation into the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the suspension of its 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

In his letter, Governor Abbott stated: "Federal investigators and court fillings identify CAIR as a direct subsidiary of the Muslim Brotherhood and as a 'front group' for Hamas in the United States. Accordingly, I respectfully request that you investigate CAIR for suspension of its tax-exempt status. Americans have generous hearts, and federal law wisely creates incentives to donate to nonprofit organizations that promote the public good. But charity must not become a backdoor to sponsor terrorism, endanger Americans, and subvert our democracy."

Governor Abbott has previously taken actions aimed at addressing concerns about CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood. These include designating both organizations as foreign terrorist groups, calling for investigations into Sharia courts, and directing the Texas Department of Public Safety to investigate these entities.