A temporary restraining order prevents a North Texas utility district's board from taking action, following allegations of illegally supporting a controversial Islamic development. The lawsuit, brought by the state's attorney general, accuses the district of assisting developers in circumventing state regulations. The ongoing legal battle involves the East Plano Islamic Center project, which has faced significant scrutiny and opposition.
A North Texas utility district 's acting board of directors found themselves blocked by a judge following accusations from the state that they illegally supported a contentious Islamic development. The temporary restraining order, issued on Thursday, stems from a lawsuit filed by the attorney general's office. The lawsuit alleges that the utility district aided developers of the East Plano Islamic Center in circumventing state regulations. The Double R Municipal Utility District No.
2A, encompassing parts of Hunt and Collin Counties, also known as Double R MUD, is now under the court's jurisdiction. The restraining order, issued by a district court in North Texas on Thursday, prevents the district from proceeding with actions planned for its board meeting scheduled for Friday, March 20th. The defendants, referred to as the 'purported directs,' are now restricted from deliberating on or making decisions regarding most of the items listed on their agenda. The individuals named as defendants – Yaneli Molina, Hatim Mahmoud Yusuf, Nadeem Ashraf Khan, Asim Hussain Khan, and Faisal Abbas – are accused of violating sections of the Texas Water Code. The order specifically states that they 'did not own taxable property within Double R MUD’s geographic boundaries as they existed prior to the purported annexation of lands on September 12, 2025.' The state's previous legal actions indicate that the MUD was inactive until September 2025, at which point developers associated with Meadow, formerly EPIC City, purportedly 'engineered the takeover' of the district, instead of establishing a new one for the development. Attorney General Ken Paxton has characterized these actions as 'highly unusual,' alleging that they were intended to evade state oversight. The Friday agenda of Double R MUD was not readily accessible online or provided in Attorney General Ken Paxton's Thursday announcement of the restraining order. However, the order outlines specific actions the board is prohibited from taking until the court renders further decisions. A subsequent hearing concerning the state's request for an injunction against the MUD is scheduled for Monday, March 30th. The temporary restraining order is set to expire on April 1st if no further action is taken. FOX Local has made attempts to solicit a statement from EPIC, but had not received a response at the time of publication. The EPIC City project has garnered attention from various Texas leaders, including Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Paxton, amidst a broader campaign against 'Sharia law.' The proposed development envisions a Muslim-focused community, encompassing a new mosque and a K-12 private school, a project that has consistently faced opposition from lawmakers. EPIC and its developers have also become the subject of scrutiny from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, which previously communicated with CCP regarding the necessary permits for creating a municipal utility district. \Governor Greg Abbott has also requested that the Texas Rangers conduct an investigation into the mosque and related businesses. In a social media post concerning EPIC City, Abbott stated, 'Sharia law is not allowed in Texas.' Furthermore, the mosque has been contacted by the Texas Funeral Service Commission and has also come to the attention of the Texas Workforce Commission. Attorney General Paxton has initiated an investigation into communications between EPIC and city officials in Plano, Richardson, and Wylie, and his office is additionally examining CCP's activities. Senator John Cornyn previously requested a Department of Justice investigation into EPIC City in April, raising concerns regarding potential faith-based discrimination within the community. This investigation was later concluded in June
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