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Posted on 05/08/2026 1:47:29 PM PDT by JeepersFreepers
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has ordered a Richardson-based institution calling itself “Texas American Muslim University at Dallas” to immediately cease operations, saying it has been illegally offering higher education programs in Texas without state authorization.
The “TexAM University at Dallas” or “Texas American Muslim University” (TexAM) has been marketing itself as a new Islamic-centered university offering STEM degree programs combined with mandatory Islamic studies coursework.
According to a letter sent by the coordinating board, TexAM has never received the required Certificate of Authority from the state to operate or grant degrees in Texas under Chapter 61 of the Texas Education Code.
“TexAM has never been granted a Certificate of Authority to operate in Texas; therefore, TexAM is prohibited by law from granting or offering to grant degrees,” the letter states.
Officials warned that violations of Texas law could expose the organization to criminal penalties, civil liability, administrative penalties, and enforcement under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
The board also said TexAM’s use of the term “university” may itself violate state law because protected terms such as “university” and “college” cannot legally be used by unapproved institutions.
THECB ordered the institution to immediately stop advertising unauthorized degree programs and halt student enrollment efforts. Failure to comply could result in referral to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for prosecution.
Gov. Greg Abbott said he personally directed the action against the institution.
“I directed the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to issue a Cease & Desist to ‘TexAM,’ an unauthorized Islamic educational institution operating illegally in Texas,” Abbott said. “If they refuse to comply, legal action will follow. Texas will not allow illegal educational institutions to operate in our state.”
The university had recently been promoting “Spring 2026 Admissions” for programs in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Health Informatics, and Islamic Economics, alongside coursework in Islamic studies, math, and English.
TexAM described itself online as “the first university in the USA to offer STEM degree programs embedded with mandatory courses in Islamic Studies,” stating that roughly 30 percent of its curriculum was devoted to Islamic subjects.
The institution’s materials emphasized combining “modern technology with Islamic services” and training students in areas such as Islamic finance and digital services while “preserving Islamic values.”
The school operated from an address in Richardson shared by the Dallas Diyanet Mosque and the Islamic Seminary of America.
Richardson Mayor Amir Omar had publicly praised the project in a promotional video, calling it a major opportunity for the city and joking that he had already “picked out” space for a future second campus.
TexAM did not list any accreditation agency on its website.
In a statement, TexAM founder and board chairman Shahid A. Bajwa said the institution is legally registered in Texas as a nonprofit entity and is operating under a DBA for “Texas American Muslim University at Dallas.”
Bajwa said the organization is funded primarily through donations and claimed it “has not charged tuition.”
He also stated that TexAM “does not grant degrees, certificates, or credentials” at this time and acknowledged that the institution must obtain state authorization and accreditation before legally doing so.
“We are in the process of seeking the necessary authorizations and accreditations and will not offer degrees until all regulatory approvals are secured,” Bajwa said.
Bajwa added that the institution is “actively engaging with THECB to clarify any misunderstandings and to ensure full compliance with State regulations.”
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The university had recently been promoting “Spring 2026 Admissions” for programs in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Health Informatics, and Islamic Economics, alongside coursework in Islamic studies, math, and English. Islamist with cybersecurity and AI skills would be a formidable threat to the U.S.
I don’t think even the right thinkers in Texas can shut it down. Let’s see if they have memories of the Alamo in their minds.
None of the State’s business to license Universities. They shouldn’t be allowed a penny of state money, nor be able to access any state services. No employer or other college, medical school etc should be forced to recognize a degree from a wildcat university.
But the State oversteps in ordering them not to operate. As long as the students know the score and there is no fraud.
Good. Do it twice.
“Muslim-ONLY” Event at Texas Water Park BACKFIRES as Gov. Abbott Drops the Hammer!
The USA should tell all Muslims “GOODBYE”
Bravo
I read these articles and I can’t believe what I am reading. I think to myself, “What is going on down there in Texas? I mean to say that if I wanted to do that stuff I can think of maybe 44 states where I’d have a better chance of pulling it off. Is it collusion with outside forces like democrats, land speculators or developers? Are the hajis taking over the Lone Star State?
Pronto.
Good!
“Is it collusion with outside forces ...”
It almost has to be. There is nothing the cult of pieces has to offer right-thinking Americans. My g-father once said that the USA should deport every illegal we can find and to be sure each illegal was carrying a muslim under each arm as he left.
Good. Because we are watching cobras come to America in the form of ISLAM. https://torrancestephensphd.substack.com/p/when-cobras-come-to-america
I think this doesn’t represent current & historic practice. States regulate many businesses to protect citizens from fraud, from unlicensed people presenting themselves as licensed or from programs offering degrees that are not accredited which is fraudulent misrepresentation. Otherwise it’s buyer beware in the wild west.
Dallas Metro area is history, just like Dearborn, Minneapolis, NYC and other beautiful American Cities. Even Greg Abbott, MotherTucker Carlson and Meg Kelly are advocates of islam because they are being subsidized by muslims. All Countries north of the Equator in Africa are now muslim. Once they get the vote its over for everyone not muslim and now muslims are killing 100k nonmuslims per year. Trump had them stopped when in his first term but biden and dems killed that directive the first day biden took office and dems brought in millions for their money and vote.
Texas A&M University’s abbreviation is TAMU. This school is trying to look like it is part of the TAMU system. Certainly this is intentional.
What is there athletic teams nickname? Is it the Bombers, the Terrorists or the CamelHumpers? Will the women's teams wearing a burka?
Hmmm, women's basketball against UConn...Another miss basket by TexAM. It seems they can't see their teammates...😀
“In law enforcement, Paterson now has nearly 30 Muslim officers. The former Police Chief was sworn in on the Quran.”
https://rairfoundation.com/paterson-americas-first-sharia-city-how-red-green/
“What is going on down there in Texas?....Is it collusion...?”
https://rairfoundation.com/bombshell-texas-school-choice-dollars-are-funding-muslim/
school choice tax dollars
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