A dramatic escalation unfolded in Texas as Governor Greg Abbott issued a sweeping designation, labeling both the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as foreign terrorist and transnational criminal organizations.
This unprecedented move effectively bars these organizations from purchasing or acquiring any land within the state, and empowers the Attorney General to initiate legal action aimed at their dissolution.
Governor Abbott’s statement cited a long-held concern regarding the groups’ alleged objectives: the forceful implementation of Sharia law and the pursuit of Islam’s global dominance. He characterized their actions as unacceptable support for terrorism and attempts to undermine legal systems through intimidation and violence.
The decision arrives amidst a period of significant demographic shifts within Texas, where the Muslim population has experienced a remarkable 25% increase over the past decade, now estimated between 350,000 and 400,000 individuals.
Projections suggest Islam could become the second-largest faith in America by 2040, a trend further fueled by a notable increase in conversions to Islam within the state’s prison system – representing 9-18% of inmates and a majority of all religious conversions occurring behind bars.
Adding to the complex landscape, concerns have surfaced surrounding the proposed development of EPIC City, a large-scale Islamic community planned outside Dallas. This ambitious project envisions a 1,000-home settlement complete with a mosque, Islamic schools, a community college, and recreational facilities.
The East Plano Islamic Center, through its affiliate Community Capitol Partners, is spearheading the EPIC City project, raising questions about its potential impact and influence within the region.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently announced the uncovering of alleged “illegal activities” linked to the EPIC City developers, prompting a request for a referral to the State Securities Board to pursue legal action.
According to Paxton’s office, a thorough investigation revealed flagrant violations of both federal and state securities laws and regulations by entities connected to the East Plano Islamic Center’s land development project.
The Attorney General’s office has formally requested the Texas State Securities Board to review the findings and authorize a lawsuit against those responsible for the alleged unlawful conduct.
