The Brief
- Texas is suing “Texas American Muslim University” (TexAM) for allegedly operating an illegal, unaccredited degree mill in Richardson.
- The state claims TexAM misled students and used branding confusingly similar to Texas A&M University, facing over $1 million in potential penalties.
- It remains unclear how many students were affected or if any degrees were improperly issued before the state intervened.
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas is suing Texas American Muslim University, alleging the entity illegally operated as an unaccredited university.
In the press release announcing the lawsuit, the Texas Attorney General’s office state that the entity misled students about its authority to grant degrees, while adopting branding that created confusion with Texas A&M University.
The lawsuit was filed in Collin County district court and seeks temporary and permanent injunctions against the organization. The civil penalties exceed $1 million under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and Texas Education Code.
Why Texas is Suing ‘TexAM’
What we know:…