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Texas Republicans are pushing extreme anti-Muslim legislation—banning halal food, forbidding hijabs in schools, and even proposing to teach “violence and political domination of Islam”—fueling a dangerous narrative of an “Islamification of Texas.” Lawmakers warn of a Muslim invasion and prioritize blocking Sharia law, while critics call it a blatant attack on religious freedom. A Muslim state rep, the first of his faith elected to the Texas House, speaks out personally, stressing that Muslims are integral to Texas’s growth and deserve dignity—not demonization. Proposals also include investigating Muslim groups, revoking licenses for healthcare workers, and redefining Islam as a political ideology—all of which legal experts say would likely violate constitutional rights.

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