May 19, 2026 – RICHARDSON, Texas — Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against an entity operating as “Texas American Muslim University” (TexAM), alleging the organization unlawfully presented itself as an accredited university and misled prospective students about its legitimacy. According to the Attorney General’s office, TexAM did not obtain the required certificate of authority from the state to operate as a private postsecondary institution. Despite this, the organization advertised bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, promoted a campus location in Richardson, and recruited students both...