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True Texas Project Warns of 'Islamic Threat' in Texas
Presentation claims Texas is 'ground zero' for Muslim takeover, sparking concerns over anti-Muslim rhetoric.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 3:49am
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The divisive rhetoric around the 'Islamification' of Texas reflects a growing political battle over the state's religious and cultural identity.Grapevine TodayThe Tarrant County chapter of the True Texas Project hosted a presentation on Monday night that claimed Texas is the 'ground zero' for Muslims wanting to take over the nation. The speaker, Krista Schild of the RAIR Foundation USA, warned attendees about the 'power network' of Muslim groups in government and urged action to prevent America from becoming an Islamic nation.
Why it matters
The presentation reflects a growing trend of conservative groups warning about the 'Islamification' of Texas, which critics say promotes anti-Muslim conspiracy theories and Islamophobia. It comes as Texas' Muslim population remains a small fraction of the overall state population.
The details
Schild's presentation focused on labeling groups like the Muslim Student Association and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as 'dangerous organizations' leading an 'Islamic infiltration' and recruiting children to an 'extreme militant movement.' She claimed RAIR was instrumental in getting Governor Greg Abbott to declare the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as foreign terrorist organizations in Texas.
- The presentation took place on Monday, April 14, 2026 in Euless, Texas.
The players
Krista Schild
The Texas Director at RAIR Foundation USA, an organization aiming to defend America's constitution, borders and Judeo-Christian values.
Fran Rhodes
The president of the Tarrant County chapter of the True Texas Project, which hosted the presentation.
Greg Abbott
The Governor of Texas who declared the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as foreign terrorist organizations.
Bo French
The former Tarrant County GOP Chair who spoke at a CPAC panel in March, warning that Muslims want to overthrow Texas before moving onto the country as a whole.
Southern Poverty Law Center
An organization that has determined the RAIR Foundation is an anti-Muslim hate group promoting conspiracy theories and vilifying American Muslim communities.
What they’re saying
“We will not let them get away with it anymore.”
— Krista Schild, Texas Director, RAIR Foundation USA
“One of True Texas Project's top priorities for the 2027 Texas legislative session is to oppose Sharia and Islamic expansion in Texas.”
— Fran Rhodes, President, Tarrant County True Texas Project
What’s next
The presentation and the broader rhetoric around the 'Islamification' of Texas will likely continue to be a focus for conservative groups in the lead-up to the 2027 Texas legislative session.
The takeaway
This case highlights the growing influence of anti-Muslim conspiracy theories and Islamophobia within some conservative circles in Texas, raising concerns about the targeting of the state's small but growing Muslim population.
