A shocking revelation has emerged about Texas State Senator Mayes Middleton, who is currently seeking the Republican nomination for Attorney General. The Federalist reports that Middleton authored Senate Bill 854 in January 2025, legislation that would have stripped local communities of their fundamental right to control development within their own borders—specifically to greenlight Islamic housing developments and potential 'Sharia cities.'
This is exactly the kind of globalist overreach that real conservatives have been fighting against for years. While Middleton marketed his bill as a solution to Texas' housing shortage, the reality is far more disturbing. The legislation would have empowered religious groups—including Islamic organizations—to bulldoze over local zoning laws and community standards to establish their own enclaves.
Local Control Under Attack
Patriots across Texas should be asking themselves: what kind of Republican runs for the state's top law enforcement position while simultaneously trying to strip power away from local communities? This isn't conservative governance—this is the same federal overreach mentality that we've been fighting against for decades, just dressed up in state clothing.
The timing of this revelation is particularly concerning. As Texas continues to deal with the aftermath of Biden's border crisis and the cultural challenges that come with massive demographic changes, the last thing we need is legislation that makes it easier for foreign ideologies to establish permanent footholds in our communities.
"When Republicans start sounding like Democrats on issues of local control and religious accommodation, conservatives need to pay attention," one Texas GOP activist told us.
This raises serious questions about Middleton's judgment and his understanding of conservative principles. Real conservatives believe in local control, community standards, and the right of American towns to maintain their character and values.
Texas Republicans deserve an Attorney General who will fight FOR their communities, not against them. They deserve someone who understands that true conservatism means protecting local control, not steamrolling it in the name of political correctness or misguided religious accommodation.
Will Texas voters hold Middleton accountable for this betrayal of conservative principles, or will they reward another RINO with higher office?