First Texas and now Florida Lead Bans on Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR
Texas and Florida have pioneered state-level designations of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as terrorist organizations. These moves highlight alleged ties to Hamas and covert Islamic networks. On November 18, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Proclamation GP-58, labeling MB and CAIR as foreign terrorist organizations under Texas Penal Code Chapter 71. Abbott called CAIR a “successor” to