Story perspectives

Judge Orders Meadow Settlement; Abbott Bars Project, Probes Islamic Center

5/1/2026

Summary

Story summary

Judge Amy Meachum ordered commission to honor 2025 settlement for The Meadow near Josephine.
Developer Imran Chaudhary said ruling confirms the company’s commitment to Texas law.
Gov. Greg Abbott said project will never be built and ordered probes of East Plano Islamic Center.
Attorney General Ken Paxton filed two lawsuits against the developer and utility district, November trial set, after U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) ended its inquiry in June.

1 of 1

Story summary

Judge Amy Meachum ordered commission to honor 2025 settlement for The Meadow near Josephine.
Developer Imran Chaudhary said ruling confirms the company’s commitment to Texas law.
Gov. Greg Abbott said project will never be built and ordered probes of East Plano Islamic Center.
Attorney General Ken Paxton filed two lawsuits against the developer and utility district, November trial set, after U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) ended its inquiry in June.