A bombshell revelation has rocked the Texas Attorney General race as Republican State Senator Mayes Middleton faces intense scrutiny over his Senate Bill 854, legislation that would gut local governments' authority to reject religious housing developments—including the establishment of Islamic 'Sharia cities' across the Lone Star State.
Filed in January 2025 under the guise of addressing Texas' housing shortage, Middleton's bill would essentially handcuff local communities and force them to greenlight any development claiming religious purposes. But patriots are asking: why is a so-called conservative Republican pushing legislation that could pave the way for Islamic enclaves operating under foreign religious law?
Local Control Under Attack
The legislation represents a direct assault on one of the most fundamental conservative principles: local control. Texas communities have long relied on their ability to manage development within their borders, ensuring new projects align with local values and safety standards.
But Middleton's bill would strip away that authority when developers wave the 'religious freedom' flag—a loophole so wide you could drive a caravan of problems through it.
"This isn't about housing shortages," one Texas political analyst noted. "This is about fundamentally changing who gets to decide what kind of communities Texans live in."
The timing couldn't be worse for Middleton's AG ambitions. As President Trump's second administration works tirelessly to secure our borders and protect American communities, why is a Texas Republican candidate making it easier for foreign ideologies to establish permanent footholds in our state?
Questions Demand Answers
Texas voters deserve to know: Did Middleton consider the national security implications of his legislation? What happens when these 'religious developments' start operating under principles that conflict with American law and Texas values?
As the Attorney General race heats up, one thing is crystal clear—Texans need a fighter who will protect local communities, not someone willing to sacrifice local control on the altar of political correctness. The question isn't whether Middleton can explain this bill away—it's whether Texas Republicans will accept a candidate who thinks bureaucrats in Austin should override the will of local patriots.