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Texas AG Launches Probe into Controversial Kaufman Development

2/11/2026

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into a proposed Kaufman County development linked to the Dubai-based SEE Holdings.
The project could accommodate up to 20,000 foreign nationals.
Paxton said there will be no “sharia city” in Texas under his watch and asked SEE Holdings and Kaufman Solar to provide detailed information on communications and plans.
The investigation follows similar concerns raised about another Muslim community project in Texas.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into a proposed Kaufman County development linked to the Dubai-based SEE Holdings.
The project could accommodate up to 20,000 foreign nationals.
Paxton said there will be no “sharia city” in Texas under his watch and asked SEE Holdings and Kaufman Solar to provide detailed information on communications and plans.
The investigation follows similar concerns raised about another Muslim community project in Texas.