Newsweek contacted the East Plano Islamic Center, which is behind the scheme, and Abbott for comment on Thursday outside of regular office hours via online inquiry form and email,

The East Plano Islamic Center has faced scrutiny and multiple investigations from state officials in recent weeks over a proposed development meant to accommodate Muslim residents.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened the East Plano Islamic Center and affiliated entities with “the full weight of the law” if they begin or refuse to stop construction on the planned EPIC City development — even though developers have submitted no project plans and the dirt remains unmoved.