Texas Residents and Officials Target Islamic Institutions and Sharia Law
Texas officials and local activists are pursuing legal actions and recall efforts to block Islamic developments and prohibit sharia law across Collin County.
Conflicts over the growth of the Muslim population in Collin County, Texas, have escalated into legal battles and political recall efforts. In McKinney, residents led by Ashley Marie Louden gathered over 7,600 signatures to recall Mayor Bill Cox and three city council members following the unanimous approval of a mosque site plan.
These local tensions are mirrored by state and federal actions. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit in late 2025 to halt The Meadow, a 1,000-home Muslim development formerly known as EPIC City, alleging illegal residency restrictions and securities law violations. In Plano, the Lone Star Legionaries held a "Stand With Texas" rally outside a mosque on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, which drew counter-protesters.
On a broader scale, Governor Greg Abbott has designated the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations as terrorist groups while campaigning to ban sharia law in Texas. President Donald Trump has supported these efforts, designating branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations and stating he would prohibit sharia law within the United States.
