The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations called Gov. Greg Abbott's threats to withhold funding to DFW Airport over plans to build additional Islamic foot-washing stations a "manufactured controversy" and the latest "anti-Muslim political stunt." What they're saying: "Of all the manufactured controversies surrounding Texas Muslims, this DFW Airport washing station debate may be the most ridiculous," CAIR-Texas said.

"Unlike forcing biblical readings on public school students and hanging the Ten Commandments in every Texas classroom, the additional washing station at DFW Airport would be a universally-accessible and perfectly legal amenity that would benefit any and all travelers, not just one faith group. It's no different than the interfaith prayer rooms found at many airports." The backstory: The airport said last week it was considering the addition of new ablution stations on the pre-security side of the airport.

Ablution washing stations have been available to travelers on the post-security side of the international terminal for many years.