Texas Halts 402-Acre Sharia Law-Linked Muslim Community Development Amid Multiple Criminal Investigations
Governor Greg Abbott announced that all construction activities related to the proposed EPIC City development near Josephine, Texas, have been halted.
This action follows the initiation of multiple state-level investigations into the project, including criminal inquiries.
“Texas has halted any construction of EPIC City. There is no construction taking place,” Governor Abbott said on Sunday. “The state of Texas has launched about a half dozen investigations into this project. That includes criminal investigations.”
Abbott continued, “And the US Department of Justice is also investigating. This matter, and similar matters, are taken very seriously, and actions are being taken to address all concerns.”
The proposed EPIC City, a 402-acre development spearheaded by the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) and its for-profit entity, Community Capital Partners, aims to establish a master-planned community featuring residential housing, educational institutions, senior living facilities, and recreational amenities.
However, concerns have been raised regarding the project’s compliance with state laws.
Last month, Governor Abbott directed the Texas Rangers to initiate a criminal investigation into EPIC and its affiliated entities for potential illegal activities.
“The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality found that the group behind the proposed EPIC compound did not submit the required permits to begin construction,” said Governor Abbott.
“They must confirm within seven days that they are immediately ceasing any construction of their illegal project or face the full weight of the law. The State of Texas will enforce its laws and protect our communities from unlawful actions or threats posed by EPIC or its affiliates.”
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