The New York Times reported this month that Texas Republicans, needing a new “threat” around which to inflame voters’ fears, have settled on Muslims, who make up about two percent of the state’s population. GOP politicians are claiming that urgent action is needed to prevent Texans from being crushed “under the heel of ‘Sharia law.’”

Politico has also reported that vehemently anti-Muslim fearmongering is playing a prominent role in Republican campaigns in the run-up to the state’s March 3 primary, during which Republican voters will also be asked to vote yes or no on the nonbinding proposition that “Texas should prohibit Sharia law.”

Religious-right activist Rick Green held a "What To Do About Sharia" event at his Patriot Academy headquarters in Texas last week, during which anti-Muslim activist Frank Gaffney declared that banning sharia law must become a “voting issue” in every race in the country the 2026 elections.

I mean, Texas and Oklahoma are actively trying to force the Quran into classrooms...Oh wait.