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Abbott Warns DFW on Wudu Stations, Threatens Grants

8/22/2026

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  • Governor Greg Abbott sent a Justice Department letter about the Islamic foot-washing stations at DFW and IAH.
  • Abbott warned his office could revoke $530,000 in state grants over the facilities.
  • DFW said it would remove the wudu stations, saying the benefit would not be achieved.
  • The DFW project was privately funded, initially estimated at $300,000, later cited as $120,000.