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State Lawmaker Calls for Hearings on Banning Sharia Law in Texas
Lawmaker Brian Harrison urges hearings to block Sharia law, citing a poll where 77% of likely voters express concern over radical Islam's influence.
- U.S. Rep. Brian Harrison, R‑Midlothian, wrote to House Speaker Dustin Burrow, R‑Lubbock, asking the House to hold interim hearings to combat Sharia law in Texas and consider ending taxpayer funding, expanding prohibitions, and designating CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood as terror organizations.
- During the interim year, committees typically prepare bills and Harrison argued oversight is needed because the Texas House failed to act on pressing issues during three sessions.
- Across levels of government, officials have called for hearings and designated CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, with ongoing discussions about legislating against Sharia law, Harrison urged.
- The move aligns with prior actions from state leaders and notes Texas has not officially banned Sharia law, while Harrison also requested hearings on property taxes, Christian camps, DEI programs, spending, and lobbying.
- As leaders ready for the next session and competing tax plans, the Rasmussen poll found 77% of likely U.S. voters are concerned about radical Islam, raising stakes for Abbott and the lieutenant governor.
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Texas Lawmaker Pushes to Ban Sharia Law - Charisma Magazine Online
A Texas lawmaker is urging the state legislature to hold formal hearings aimed at banning Sharia law across the state, citing growing national concern over radical Islam’s influence in the United States. Rep. Brian Harrison, a Republican from Midlothian, issued his call following the release of a new Rasmussen poll showing that 77% of likely voters are concerned about radical Islam, with 41% saying they are very concerned. The poll also revealed…
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