Former Texas GOP Leader Declines Mosque Visit Amid Security Concerns

Bo French cites advice from his security team in skipping event at Masjid AlSalam mosque in Spring.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Bo French, the former chairman of the Tarrant County Republican Party, said he declined to attend an event at the Masjid AlSalam mosque in Spring, Texas, due to security concerns raised by his security team.

Why it matters

The decision by a prominent Republican figure to avoid a local mosque highlights ongoing tensions and mistrust between some conservative groups and Muslim communities in the U.S., despite efforts to build bridges.

The details

French, who previously served as the Tarrant County GOP chairman, said his security advisers had recommended against attending the event at the mosque, though he did not provide specifics on the nature of the security concerns.

  • The event at the Masjid AlSalam mosque took place on an unspecified date.

The players

Bo French

The former chairman of the Tarrant County Republican Party in Texas.

Masjid AlSalam mosque

A mosque located in Spring, Texas.

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What they’re saying

“My security team advised against attending the event at the Masjid AlSalam mosque in Spring.”

— Bo French, Former Tarrant County Republican Party Chairman (Houston Chronicle)

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenges in building trust and understanding between some conservative groups and Muslim communities in the U.S., despite efforts to foster greater dialogue and cooperation.