A 402-acre development project in Collin and Hunt counties faces legal hurdles as a state-issued injunction targets its infrastructure.

COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — A planned 402-acre development north of Josephine in Collin and Hunt counties, already facing social scrutiny, is also facing legal and political challenges, as a state-issued injunction targets a key piece of the project’s infrastructure.

The Meadow project, led by Community Capital Partners and linked to East Plano Islamic Center, has been pitched as a major new development. But in recent weeks, progress has been interrupted by scrutiny—particularly an injunction in a Collin County district court.

“We have a situation where the state has decided they are gonna pick on a particular religious group,” said Eric Hudson, general counsel for Community Capital Partners

At the center of the dispute is Double R Municipal Utility District, or MUD, which is responsible for approving water, sewer, and drainage services. A judge this week issued an injunction against the MUD, halting its activity tied to the project.

Attorney General Ken Paxton has publicly criticized the effort, saying, “We will continue to expose and stop anyone who attempts to exploit our governmental entities or Texas law to advance unlawful or dangerous agendas.”

The developer’s legal team argues the state’s actions are premature and misplaced.

“If the attorney came in and sued the roofer on a house that hadn’t even poured the foundation yet, and then said, ‘We stopped them from putting on the roof.’ Well, sure you have, but we haven’t even laid the foundation yet,” said Hudson.

The Attorney General’s office alleges the MUD board “orchestrated an unlawful takeover” and helped the project “evade state oversight.”

Attorneys emphasize the injunction applies to the MUD—not the developer. A bench trial in the case is scheduled for November.

Defense attorney Dan Cogdell, who also represents the developer, suggested political motivations may be at play.

“I get it. He’s in a battle with Cornyn. I understand that, but ‘Ken, do better.’ They are gonna walk right into a lawsuit if they keep this up. That’s about all I will say about that,” said Cogdell.

Despite the legal fight, the developer says work is continuing and maintains its vision of an inclusive community offering equal housing opportunities—though that message has drawn mixed reactions. Opponents of the development say the plans for a “Muslim-centric” neighborhood are unconstitutional.

“The state doesn’t really know what’s going on; they’re just swinging for the fences, trying to get injunctions for the Attorney General. Community Capital Partners is still operating. Still ongoing. There is nothing stopping our progress at this point,” said Hudson.