Texas investigates epicenter of islam in America

"Well, partly because of that statement, but also partly due to the information we’ve gathered, it appears there have been multiple violations that have occurred here.

One of them is that information provided to investors appears to be misleading. Another is that they seem to be violating fair housing laws. Additionally, we’ve found that, you know, they talk about doing all this construction, but they don’t have any building permits to actually carry out any construction, and they’re even having trouble obtaining those permits.

Believe it or not, we’ve even received information suggesting they may have been operating a funeral home without legal authority. In summary, Laurie, there are so many questions that have come up—especially the information we received—that led us to call in the elite Texas Rangers to conduct a criminal investigation to determine whether any criminal laws have been broken in Texas."

In Texas, the EPIC City project has been proposed, a planned community near Dallas that, according to its promoters, would be governed by Islamic law or sharia. Led by the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) and promoted by theologian Yasir Qadhi, the project spans more than 400 acres in Josephine, Texas. The proposal includes a central mosque, housing, Islamic schools, parks, shops, clinics, and a senior residence.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has expressed his opposition to the project, emphasizing that "Sharia law is not allowed in Texas." Abbott stressed that initiatives like EPIC City have no place in the state, reaffirming the primacy of state and federal laws over any religious regulations.

The proposal has raised concerns among various sectors, who fear that the implementation of sharia in a specific community could conflict with the legal and cultural framework of the United States. Furthermore, the influence of Yasir Qadhi, known for his Islamist views, has heightened doubts about the true nature of the project and its compatibility with American values.

In summary, the EPIC City project has been the subject of debate and controversy in Texas, facing opposition from both government authorities and societal sectors questioning its viability and conformity with the country's laws and values.