Abbott and Hinojosa spar over education, Islamic groups in Texas governor race

Who's involved

• Greg AbbottRepublican governor, candidate for fourth term
• Gina HinojosaDemocratic state representative, gubernatorial candidate
• Mike MorathTexas Education Commissioner
• Catherine FrazierAbbott communications director
• Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)Organization that endorsed Hinojosa

The facts

• Senate Bill 1900 designated CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations in Texas.^{3 5} Stated by 2 sources
• Abbott signed Senate Bill 1900 into law.^{3 5} Stated by 2 sources
• Hinojosa voted against Senate Bill 1900.^{3 5} Stated by 2 sources
• Abbott announced teacher recruitment investments included in last year's school finance bill.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• State takeovers of school districts have disgruntled urban communities, according to reporting.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• A University of Texas poll conducted earlier in October found voters equally split on which candidate will be better on public education.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

• Gina Hinojosa Greg Abbott has taken over Fort Worth ISD and Beaumont ISD; this model threatens public school kids across Texas.^{1 2}
• Greg Abbott Crime is down, communities are safe, the border is more secure; our students are doing better in schools than ever before; we've provided record funding for high-skilled job training.^{1 2}
• Greg Abbott Gina Hinojosa supports Sharia law and Sharia communities; I'm focused on banning Sharia law, Sharia cities, Sharia compounds.^{3 5}
• Catherine Frazier, Abbott communications director Hinojosa is too radical for Texas; she supports open-border policies, higher taxes, and taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal immigrants.^{3 5}