Texas Gov. Greg Abbott warned the developers of a controversial Islamic-focused city this week not to begin construction on the 400 acres north of Dallas, citing a failure to follow proper environmental protocol.
“The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality found that the group behind the proposed EPIC compound did not submit the required permits to begin construction,” Abbott said, according to Fox4 in Dallas. “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.”
The proposed development by the East Plano Islamic Center would be constructed in Josephine, Texas, with plans to build nearly 1,000 homes, a faith-based primary school, and a mosque on 400 acres of land. The Muslim-centric housing development has received pushback from residents concerned that a community catering to a singular religious group violates several civil rights laws.
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