India, Sept. 14 -- Texas Governor Greg Abbott has said his state has banned the enforcement of Islamic Sharia law and urged people to inform local law enforcement or the Texas Department of Public Safety if any person is seen performing it.

He imposed the ban after a Muslim cleric in Houston was caught on camera using a loudspeaker to urge shopkeepers not to sell alcohol, pork, or lottery tickets.

The video has now gone viral online.

Abbott shared a video of the cleric on X.

He said, "I signed laws that BAN Sharia Law and Sharia Compounds in Texas."

"No business & no individual should fear fools like this. If this person, or ANYONE, attempts to impose Sharia compliance, report it to local law enforcement or the Texas Dept. of Public ...