Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has requested records from officials in Plano, Richardson, Wylie, and Josephine as part of an investigation into EPIC City, a development linked to the East Plano Islamic Center ("EPIC"). The requests seek communications between city officials and individuals associated with EPIC City, including "EPIC" and Community Capital Partners, LP. The investigation follows statements by Yasir Qadhi regarding local official support and focuses on possible violations of Texas state law, according to the Texas Attorney General's Office.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is requesting public records related to the EPIC City project as part of an ongoing investigation. His office is asking for emails, text messages, and other communications between city officials and people involved with the project. The investigation began after Paxton issued a Civil Investigative Demand. “If any local official is supporting or communicating with a real estate development that is under investigation for potential violations of state law, then it’s imperative that we are made aware of exactly what’s being communicated,” Paxton said, as reported by the Texas Attorney General's Office.
As the investigation into EPIC City continues, local officials could face further action if evidence of legal violations is found. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton stated, "We will thoroughly review these documents as part of our ongoing investigation into EPIC City and work to hold accountable anyone who breaks Texas law." The Texas Attorney General's Office is focused on collecting and reviewing the requested records from local governments to determine whether any laws have been broken in connection with the development.
