A new Texas House caucus, formed by State Rep. Brent Money (R-Greenville), aims to address the teachings of Islam in part by advancing legislation to prohibit Sharia practices that they believe oppress women or incite violence against non-believers. The caucus also aims to reinforce the Biblical foundations of Texas. The group's founder, Money, expressed concern over a growing Islamic influence in the state and expressed a desire to ensure there is no parallel legal system in Texas that treats people differently. However, Anwar Khalifa, a member of the East Texas Muslim community, viewed the caucus as a way to promote hatred against Muslims. The new caucus has been met with pushback, with Khalifa stating that Sharia Law does not include oppressing women.