Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is turning up the heat on a real estate development linked to the East Plano Islamic Center, launching an inquiry that could have wide-reaching implications. According to a press release from the Office of the Attorney General, Paxton issued a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) to Community Capital Partners, LP (CCP), delving into CCP’s development project, EPIC City. This probe comes amidst concerns over the potential breach of Texas consumer protection laws.

The thrust behind the investigation is clear—the state is determined to not only identify, but to also aggressively pursue any legal infractions that might be unearthed. "Under my watch, there will be zero tolerance for any person or entity that breaks Texas law," Paxton stated, as reported by the Attorney General's Office. CCP, established by EPIC, has been directly connected to the Islamic center through promotional materials: EPIC is noted as the "only beneficiary of profits" from the EPIC City development. It's this financial entanglement that has triggered the Attorney General's scrutiny and the subsequent CID.

While the full scope of the investigation remains under wraps, what's certain is that the CID demands that CCP provide documents and information relevant to the allegations at hand. This move signals a no-nonsense approach from Paxton’s office when it comes to enforcing state laws and protecting consumers—a sentiment echoed in the Attorney General's own words. He emphasized, "My office has an open and ongoing investigation into EPIC City, which has raised a number of concerns, and this CID will help ensure that any potential violation of state law is uncovered," as mentioned in the same press release.