AUSTIN, Texas — Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Double R Municipal Utility District No. 2A and its purported board members, alleging violations of the Texas Open Meetings Act in connection with actions tied to the proposed East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) development near Josephine, TX. The Texas Atttorney General started the investigation into EPIC City in March, 2025.
According to the lawsuit, the alleged violations stem from a September 12, 2025 meeting where the board reportedly conducted a series of major actions, including replacing legal counsel, accepting the resignation of the entire board, appointing new members and attempting to annex more than 400 acres of land.
The Attorney General’s Office alleges the meeting failed to comply with Texas Open Meetings Act requirements by not providing adequate public notice or access and by misrepresenting the scope of actions being considered.
The lawsuit seeks to void the attempted annexation and declare the actions unlawful. It also requests injunctive relief to prevent further violations of the law.
State officials say the legal action builds on previous court rulings involving the same entity. Earlier this year, Paxton’s office obtained a temporary restraining order and later a temporary injunction that blocked the district and its board from taking additional actions, including appointing members or directing operations.
Those rulings also declared most actions taken by the board after September 12, 2025 to be null and void.
“EPIC City developers have tried to evade the law in any way possible, but I will fight to uncover and stop any illegal scheme that seeks to advance their project,” Paxton said in a statement.
The case remains pending as the state seeks to enforce compliance with open meetings laws and maintain transparency in public governance.
