Ken Paxton on Sharia Law Concerns, EPIC City Investigation, and Senate Run Against John Cornyn

Investigation into EPIC City

• 🎯 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating a planned development called EPIC City, connected to the East Plano Islamic Center, due to concerns it might enforce Sharia Law over state and federal laws.
• 💡 Paxton emphasizes that while religious freedom is protected by the First Amendment, adherence to Texas state laws and the Constitution is paramount.
• ⚠️ Paxton dismisses claims of racial profiling, citing examples from Europe where similar communities have become "no-go zones".
• 🔍 The investigation will focus on actual practices and implementation by developers, not just promotional material, to ensure compliance with laws like fair housing.
• ⚖️ Potential actions include lawsuits and injunctions if imminent harm or violations of consumer law are found.

Conflict of Interest Concerns

• 📌 Paxton acknowledges a potential conflict of interest because the attorney representing EPIC City's developers also represented him during his impeachment hearing.
• 🗣️ He states he was recently made aware of this connection and finds it concerning, especially as he is still represented by the same attorney.

Senate Campaign Against John Cornyn

• 🚀 Paxton is running for the US Senate against incumbent John Cornyn, whom he criticizes for being part of the