TX HCR18

Designates May as Muslim Heritage Month in Texas, with the designation remaining in effect for 10 years from the date of passage

Recognizes Texas as having the fifth largest Muslim population in the nation, with an estimated 500,000 Muslim residents and more than 330 mosques and Islamic centers

Acknowledges contributions of Muslim Americans in Texas across fields including medicine, education, first response, business, politics, technology, and the arts

Highlights the Islamic principle of zakat (charitable giving) as fostering compassion and community service throughout the state

Notes that the majority of Texas Muslim residents live in Houston and Dallas, and that Texas has the largest Muslim population in the southern United States