Texas governor response to 'Muslim City' proposal

 TownHall:

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) blocked the construction of a proposed Muslim-majority “city” in the Lone Star State. The development, which was reportedly backed by a group of Islamic investors, aimed to create a self-contained community with its own set of laws and governance. Abbott’s intervention underscores his commitment to preserving the state’s traditional values and upholding U.S. constitutional principles. Supporters are applauding Abbott for taking a stand against what they see as an attempt to undermine the nation’s unity and identity.

This week, Governor Greg Abbott announced that the East Plano Islamic Center’s (EPIC) plans to construct a proposed Muslim neighborhood have been halted due to legal complications. Abbott has directed the developers to confirm within seven days that they are immediately halting any project construction he deemed illegal.

EPIC has advocated for building a brand new 1,000-home settlement just 40 minutes from Dallas. The community would include a mosque, faith-based school, community college, shopping center, and sporting facility.

Abbott launched more than a dozen state investigations into the Muslim-dominated development, claiming that EPIC City officials plan to impose Sharia law within the community. However, EPIC City developer's newly-hired attorney, Dan Cogdell, is claiming that the governor is “racial profiling.”

“It’s because they’re Muslim. It’s just that simple,” Cogdell claimed.

However, Abbott said that EPIC failed to obtain proper authorization and the permits needed for their construction project.
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Christianity is clearly the dominant religion in Texas, but Texas cities have allowed the freedom of religion since the state came into existence.  Creating a Muslim city appears out of line to most Texans.

Muslims are a religious group and not a race.  It is a religion that was originally created by Arabs, but not all Arabs are Muslim.

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