DFW Airport scraps controversial Islamic foot-washing station plan as Texas Gov Abbott takes aim
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed a review of state grants to DFW Airport and George Bush Intercontinental over planned Islamic wudu ablution stations.
TL;DR
- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is reviewing state grants to DFW and George Bush Intercontinental airports.
- The review is prompted by DFW's decision to not proceed with a proposal for Islamic wudu washing stations.
- Abbott stated that government-owned airports cannot favor one religion and referred both airports to the U.S. Department of Transportation for investigation.
- DFW stated the project was an internal proposal under evaluation and would not be implemented due to a lack of anticipated operational benefits.
- The airport also cited administrative errors in the initial filing regarding project funding and cost.
- DFW stated it uses revenue streams, not taxpayer dollars, for airport operations.
- Abbott's office noted that George Bush Intercontinental Airport already has an ablution station and prayer room.
- Similar facilities exist at other major U.S. airports.