The Brief
- North Texas Muslim and Jewish faith leaders are criticizing Gov. Greg Abbott’s investigations targeting the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC).
- EPIC is behind a proposed Collin County housing development that aims to put Islam at the forefront of the community.
- The faith leaders accused the governor of abusing his power by launching groundless investigations against EPIC.
DALLAS – The Council on American-Islamic Relations is condemning Gov. Greg Abbott’s investigation of EPIC City, a housing development that the East Plano Islamic Center is proposing.
EPIC City Development Dispute
The backstory:
The East Plano Islamic Center, or EPIC, is the organization behind the proposed development in eastern Collin County near Josephine, Texas.
EPIC’s for-profit company, Community Capital Partners, purchased the 402 acres with the goal of building a mosque, along with 1,000 homes, townhomes, and apartments.…