A bombshell report reveals that Texas State Senator Mayes Middleton, now running for Attorney General, authored legislation in 2025 that would have stripped local governments of their power to block religious housing developments—including the creation of Islamic cities operating under Sharia law principles.
Senate Bill 854, filed by Middleton in January 2025, was disguised as a solution to Texas' housing shortage. But patriots are asking: since when do we solve housing problems by forcing unwanted developments down the throats of local communities?
The legislation would have essentially handcuffed town councils and county commissioners who want to protect their communities' character and values. Instead of empowering local control—a cornerstone of conservative governance—Middleton's bill would have given the state power to override the will of the people at the grassroots level.
Local Control Under Attack
This is exactly the kind of big-government overreach that Trump supporters have been fighting against for years. While President Trump works to secure our borders and put America First, we have supposed Republicans in Texas trying to make it easier for foreign ideologies to establish footholds in our communities.
Texas families have every right to know what kind of developments are coming to their neighborhoods. They have every right to have a say through their elected local officials. Middleton's bill would have stripped away that fundamental democratic process.
"We need an Attorney General who will fight FOR local communities, not against them," said one Texas conservative activist who requested anonymity.
The timing couldn't be worse for Middleton's campaign. As Trump's second administration focuses on strengthening American values and securing our communities, Texas Republicans are discovering their AG candidate was pushing legislation that would have weakened local sovereignty.
Questions Remain
Patriots deserve answers: Why did Middleton think this was good policy? Who was pushing for this legislation? And most importantly—can Texas Republicans trust someone who would undermine local control when it comes to protecting our communities?
As the AG race heats up, Texas voters need to ask themselves: Do we want an Attorney General who stands with local communities, or one who tries to force unwanted changes from Austin?