Housing Act breaches related to suspected discrimination against non-Muslims. Following a harsh letter on April 11 suggesting a federal inquiry into the project, U.S.
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) commended the DOJ for addressing his concerns and initiating an investigation. He cited the project’s marketing language,
Which claimed that only those who “contribute to the overall makeup of [the] community” would be able to purchase the properties and that they would be offered to noncitizens.
Texas has halted any construction of EPIC City.
There is no construction taking place.
The state of Texas has launched about a half dozen investigations into this project.
That includes criminal investigations.
And, the US Department of justice is also investigating.… https://t.co/5NDbOkzxTL
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) May 11, 2025
The initiative revised the statement in response to criticism from the media, proposing to “conduct thorough individualized assessments of prospective buyers to ensure they align with [their] goals.”
“Discrimination in housing sales, rentals, and financing on the basis of race, religion, or national origin is expressly prohibited by the Fair Housing Act of 1968,” he said.
Cornyn expressed her gratitude to Attorney General Bondi and the Department of Justice for listening to her concerns and initiating.
