( NewsNation ) — A new Muslim community , known as EPIC City , is set to be developed in northeast Dallas; however, the project has been met with outrage from Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and others.
Led by members of East Plano Islamic Center , one of North Texas’ largest mosques, the project will span more than 400 acres and include a central mosque, housing, schools, clinics, stores, parks and a nursing home. The development aims to create a self-sustaining community for local Muslims.
Critics argue that it will impose strict Shariah-based laws on Texas and promote a radical form of Islam, though advocates say these claims are simply fearmongering.
Gov. Greg Abbott pushes back on Islamic community
Abbott weighed in on the matter, writing on X , “Sharia law is not allowed in Texas. Nor are Sharia cities,” while reinforcing existing legislation that prohibits the application of foreign legal codes in Texas courts…