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EPIC City/The Meadow Project: Planned by the East Plano Islamic Center as a 402-acre, faith-based, mixed-use community near Josephine, Texas, which aims to provide homes, a school, and a mosque.

Controversy and Investigations: The project has faced intense scrutiny, including investigations by the Texas Attorney General's Office, the Texas Workforce Commission, and the Department of Justice regarding allegations of discriminatory housing practices and, in some cases, claims of attempting to establish "Sharia law".

Defense & Response: Organizers and attorneys for the project deny allegations of discrimination, stating the development is open to all, complies with state/federal laws, and is not exclusive.

Political Response: The project has led to state-level political opposition, including new legislation (HB 4211) aimed at prohibiting, in some interpretations, such community structures

Despite the legal and political challenges surrounding the EPIC City development, the Muslim community in the Dallas area remains an active, well-established, and significant part of the regional population.

Qadhi said the proposed EPIC City will not be exclusive to Muslim residents.

"It's an open community," Qadhi said. "Anybody can come in. We're welcoming people of all backgrounds and diversity and we're offering them facilities that we think would be very, very useful."
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/22/g-s1-68560/proposed-muslim-development-in-texas-brings-inquiries-by-doj-and-state-officials

Feds launch fair housing probe into North Texas development marketed to Muslims
The Department of Justice opened its now-closed investigation into the center in May at the request of U.S. Sen. John Cornyn. Opposition to Islam has become a key campaign pillar for some state Republicans on the March 3 GOP primary ballot.

https://www.texastribune.org/2026/02/13/epic-hud-north-texas-islam-muslim-housing-development/