A Texas state agency has been ordered to comply with a previously approved settlement tied to a large planned development in North Texas, as legal and political disputes over the project continue across multiple levels of government.
On Tuesday, Travis County District Court Judge Amy Meachum directed the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to follow the terms of a 2025 agreement it reached with developer Community Capital Partners. The ruling centers on The Meadow, formerly known as Epic City, a proposed 402-acre community near Josephine, about 40 minutes from Dallas, reports the Dallas Morning News.
The development plan includes more than 1,000 homes, apartment buildings, a K–12 Islamic school, a mosque, medical clinics, and commercial space.
Earlier this year, Community Capital Partners sued the TWC, alleging the agency had failed to “acknowledge, evaluate, or advance the fair housing policies” included in the settlement, according to reporting by the Dallas Morning News.
The Texas Workforce Commission has previously accused the developer of violating the state’s Fair Housing Act, arguing the project is discriminatory because it is designed for Muslim residents. The agency has also said it continues to investigate the development alongside federal partners.
“The development remains under active investigation with our federal partners at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. We are taking immediate steps to appeal this decision,” the agency said.
In a separate statement, the agency described the court ruling as “flawed” and said it “overlooks substantial evidence.”
Community Capital Partners president Imran Chaudhary rejected allegations of discrimination, saying the project complies with state law and agreed-upon settlement terms.
“This ruling confirms what we have maintained from the beginning— that Community Capital Partners has been willing, ready, and committed to following Texas law at every step,” said Chaudhary, adding that, “We have done nothing wrong, and this decision reflects that.”
The dispute has drawn attention from state officials. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced earlier this year that the TWC had opened an investigation into the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) and affiliated entities for potential fair housing violations. Community Capital Partners was founded by EPIC members, and the organization has previously expressed support for Sharia law. EPIC is one of the largest mosques in North Texas.
Abbott responded to the court ruling by saying the project “will never see the light of day,” pointing to ongoing state and federal investigations.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has also filed two lawsuits related to the project, as litigation over the development continues.
