Texas Governor Ted Abbott has issued an order banning Sharia law and prohibiting the declaration of Sharia-compliant cities or towns.

The announcement came on X after a video circulated showing protesters carrying placards supporting Sharia law.

“I signed laws that BAN Sharia Law and Sharia Compounds in Texas,” Abbott wrote, responding to the viral footage. “No business and no individual should fear fools like this.”

He added, “If this person, or ANYONE, attempts to impose Sharia compliance, report it to local law enforcement or the Texas Department of Public Safety.”

The protest video shows a Houston-area Islamic cleric instructing shopkeepers to stop selling alcohol, pork, and lottery tickets to align with Sharia law.

Speaking through a megaphone, the cleric said, “People should not violate the religion of Islam by selling products that are against our religion. Because we should love what Allah loves and hate what Allah hates.

“We will be visiting all the stores in the neighbourhood where the religion of Islam is ignored.”