Paxton Sues MUD Board for EPIC City Land Grab

PLANO, TX – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a blistering legal attack against Double R Municipal Utility District No. 2A of Hunt and Collin Counties (“Double R MUD”) and its board, accusing them of a brazen attempt to circumvent state oversight and illegally facilitate the development of the controversial East Plano Islamic Center (“EPIC”) – dubbed “EPIC City” by developers. The lawsuit, filed this week, alleges a calculated scheme to expand the MUD’s boundaries, effectively shielding the project from proper scrutiny.

Municipal Utility Districts, normally tasked with providing essential services, are under the watchful eye of the state. Paxton’s suit alleges Double R MUD threw caution – and the law – to the wind. On Friday, September 12, 2025, the board held a clandestine meeting, identified only by GPS coordinates at a desolate intersection. The entire prior board abruptly resigned, and a new slate of directors seized control. They then approved a petition to annex a staggering 402.524 acres, encompassing the proposed location of “The Meadows,” better known as EPIC City. This maneuver, according to the Attorney General, wasn’t about providing services; it was about dodging the regulations that would apply to a new district created specifically for the development.

The stench of impropriety doesn’t end there. Reports suggest the individuals now claiming to lead Double R MUD may not even be legally qualified to hold office. When state regulators requested documentation to verify their eligibility and taxing authority, the MUD allegedly stalled, and the documents eventually produced proved the directors were, in fact, unqualified. This blatant disregard for legal requirements raises serious questions about the motivations behind the entire operation.

“I will not allow individuals to cheat the system to advance an illegal development and destroy beautiful Texas land,” Attorney General Paxton declared. “If EPIC City’s developers or operatives are attempting to illegally take over local governmental structures in North Texas, my office will do everything in our power to stop their scheme.” The Attorney General’s office is seeking to remove the current board members, invalidate the illegal annexation, and hold them accountable for their actions.

This isn’t Paxton’s first swing at EPIC City. In December 2025, he filed a separate lawsuit aimed at halting the project’s illegal development activity altogether. This latest legal salvo adds further pressure on the developers and those allegedly aiding their efforts. The move signals Paxton’s intent to aggressively pursue any and all avenues to dismantle what he considers a corrupt and unlawful operation.

The Grimy Times will continue to follow this developing story, digging deeper into the connections between Double R MUD, the new board members, and the forces behind EPIC City. This case promises to be a messy fight, with potentially far-reaching implications for development and oversight in North Texas. To read the full lawsuit, click here.