Texas A&M Demands Islamic University Stop Using ‘TexAM’ Name

Officials with the Texas A&M University System have formally objected to the use of the “TexAM University” name by a North Texas Islamic educational entity already facing a state order to cease operations.

In a cease-and-desist letter issued Friday, the Texas A&M University System demanded that the Richardson-based organization immediately stop using names, trademarks, domains, and branding elements that officials say infringe upon or dilute Texas A&M’s trademarks.

The entity, which brands itself as “TexAM University” or “Texas American Muslim University at Dallas,” has promoted itself as an Islamic-centered institution offering STEM coursework integrated with Islamic studies.

According to the university system, the use of names such as “TexAM,” “Texas AM University,” and similar branding creates confusion and falsely suggests a connection to Texas A&M.

“The Texas A&M University System has a responsibility to protect the name and trademarks, which represent more than a century of academic excellence, public trust and institutional integrity,” said Chancellor Glenn Hegar. “When another organization uses branding that is similar, particularly in the same educational space, we must act to prevent confusion and protect the value of those marks.”

The system also stressed that the entity is not affiliated with or endorsed by Texas A&M University or the Texas A&M University System.

The organization behind TexAM is formally registered with the state as “Texas American Muslim Institute for Technology at Dallas.” In a statement earlier this week, founder and board chairman Shahid A. Bajwa said the institution operates under a DBA for “Texas American Muslim University at Dallas.”

The trademark dispute comes just one day after the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board ordered TexAM to immediately cease operations, alleging the institution was illegally operating without the required state authorization to offer higher education programs.

State officials said TexAM had been advertising STEM degree programs and admissions despite lacking a Certificate of Authority required under Texas law. Gov. Greg Abbott said he directed the action and warned legal action would follow if the institution refused to comply.

TexAM has disputed parts of the state’s characterization, saying it does not currently grant degrees or credentials and is seeking the approvals necessary to do so in the future.

Texas A&M officials said they are prepared to pursue “all necessary legal remedies” if the organization does not comply with the demand.

This is after the Texas American Muslim University (TexAM University) was ordered to shut down at the direction of Gov. Abbott. https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4378377/posts They are getting off to a bad start. I hope that they are never able to get established. We do not need Islamist trained in AI and Cybersecurity, the specialty of TexAM University.

>> We do not need Islamist trained in AI and Cybersecurity

We DO need many, many millions more room temperature islamists.

2 posted on 05/11/2026 10:47:14 PM PDT by Nervous Tick (Hope, as a righteous product of properly aligned Faith, IS in fact a strategy.)

Texas American Muslim Institute of Technology is not affiliated
with, or endorsed by, the official Texas A&M University.

State Takes Action:

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board ordered the “Muslim TexAM”
entity to cease operations, alleging it was operating without proper authority.

The official Texas A&M University was renamed from the
“Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas” in 1963.

3 posted on 05/11/2026 11:02:26 PM PDT by Liz (Winston Churchill: “Nothing in life is so exhilarating as to be shot at without result.”)

Perhaps Texas A&M would like to host a state debate on whether Islam can offer a path to a republican form of government?

Stop being polite.

"We DO need many, many millions more room temperature islamists.

We DO need many, many millions more ~~room~~ ground temperature islamists.

5 posted on 05/12/2026 12:12:44 AM PDT by SuperLuminal (Where is rabble-rising Sam Adams now that we need him? Is his name Trump, now?)

Spoken like a true Texan, as an individual born in Kentucky, raised in Missouri, and living in Idaho, I agree completely. Regards
PS
I’m very prejudice in favor of Texas. My great grandfather rode in the Texas state militia during the 1860’s. Be Safe

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