A shocking revelation has emerged about Texas Republican state senator Mayes Middleton, who is now running for attorney general despite authoring legislation that would force local communities to accept Islamic "Sharia cities" whether they want them or not.
In January 2025, Middleton filed Senate Bill 854, which would strip local governments of their constitutional authority to block religious housing developments, including the creation of separate Islamic communities that could operate under religious law rather than American civil law.
The bill, disguised as a solution to Texas's housing shortage, represents a direct assault on local control and community self-determination. Under Middleton's proposal, Texas towns and cities would lose their zoning powers when it comes to religious developments, potentially opening the door to Islamic enclaves that operate outside traditional American legal frameworks.
A Trojan Horse for Sharia Law?
This isn't just about housing – it's about whether American communities have the right to maintain their character and values. Islamic "cities" have been proposed in other states, often featuring separate governance structures that prioritize religious law over constitutional principles.
Patriots across Texas are asking: Why would a Republican candidate for the state's top law enforcement position want to force communities to accept developments they don't want? And why hide this radical agenda behind housing policy?
"Local control is a fundamental conservative principle. When we start mandating that communities must accept developments that could undermine American law and values, we've lost our way," said one Texas conservative activist.
Middleton's bill comes at a time when President Trump's administration is working to restore American values and constitutional governance. The contrast couldn't be more stark – while Trump fights for America First policies, some so-called Republicans are pushing legislation that could create separate Islamic enclaves on Texas soil.
Texas voters deserve to know: Is this the kind of "conservative" leadership they want as their next attorney general? Someone who would strip away local rights to accommodate foreign legal systems?
The question remains – will Texas Republicans rally behind true conservative principles, or will they be fooled by a candidate whose own legislation undermines the very communities he claims to serve?