Newsweek contacted the East Plano Islamic Center, which is behind the scheme, and Abbott for comment on Thursday outside of regular office hours via online inquiry form and email,

Gov. Greg Abbott warned the East Plano Islamic Center and community developers that it cannot begin construction on the proposed EPIC City until certain criteria are met.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday the Texas State Securities Board is investigating the East Plano Islamic Center, a large Plano mosque affiliated with a Muslim-centric neighborhood that is being developed in North Texas.