MCKINNEY, Texas (CW39) — Governor Greg Abbott has signed House Bill 4211 into law, banning property developments accused of creating “Sharia compounds” and engaging in discriminatory housing practices in Texas.

"One of the issues at stake is the freedom of religion," said Governor Abbott. “Another issue at stake is what’s called the right to contract. The fact is, religious freedom is a central part of the Texas Constitution. But bad actors like EPIC and EPIC City tried to use religion as a form of segregation. We will ensure that we have the laws and law enforcement in place to prevent attempts to build such discriminatory compounds in the state of Texas."

He also made a statement on social media about the law signed.

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