Sharia law is not allowed in Texas. Nor are Sharia cities. Nor are 'no go zones' which this project seems to imply.
Greg Abbott: “Sharia law is not allowed in Texas. Nor are Sharia cities. Nor are 'no go zones' which this project seems to imply.”
On the recordFebruary 24, 2025
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Abbott opposes the EPIC City project, asserting that Sharia law and related concepts are prohibited in Texas.
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