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Development Plans for ‘Sharia City’ in Texas Terminated

This after an extensive investigation from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. From Paxton’s office: In early February 2026, residents raised concerns about a foreign-based development company’s plan to purchase thousands of acres near Kaufman, Texas. The developers’ plan to create a “sustainable city” with the potential to house as many as 20,000 foreign nationals alarmed the surrounding communities…. On February 9, 2026, Attorney General Paxton announced his office’s investigation into the potentially unlawful “sharia city” development in Kaufman County…. Congressman Lance Gooden has now confirmed that the developers decided to end their proposed plans in Kaufman County. “Because of the risks posed by the infiltration of sharia law into Texas, my office will work tirelessly to end any illegal scheme that seeks to subvert the Constitution and disrupt the American way of life,” said Attorney General Paxton. “I am glad to see that the developers of this ‘sharia city’ in Kaufman County have ceased their operations following my office’s investigation. My office will continue to investigate any potential threat to the safety and well-being of Texans” (Texas AG). Texas Rep. Chip Roy (R) is a candidate for Texas Attorney General this year. He’s also been particularly vocal on the efforts of “600 organizations operating in this country and in Texas trying to drive the Islamification of the United States of America in direct conflict with our laws, our Constitution and the Declaration of Independence” (Roy).