Texas Lawmakers Lead Growing House Caucus Targeting Sharia Law
February 5, 2026 – Two Texas Republicans are spearheading a growing congressional effort aimed at opposing the influence of Sharia law in the United States, arguing that it conflicts with the nation’s constitutional principles.
U.S. Reps. Keith Self of McKinney and Chip Roy of Austin formed the Sharia-Free America Caucus in December, saying the group is focused on ensuring that American laws and constitutional protections remain supreme. The caucus has expanded rapidly and now includes 33 members of the U.S. House from 18 states, among them Texas Reps. Brandon Gill of Flower Mound and Michael Cloud of Victoria.
At a press conference this week, caucus members outlined their concerns about what they describe as growing attempts to normalize or introduce elements of Sharia law in American communities.
“Sharia divides, then conquers,” Self said. He pointed to what he characterized as signs of “Islamification” in major Texas cities, though he did not cite specific policies or ordinances. Self said the caucus is intended to raise awareness and push back against any effort to elevate religious law over the U.S. Constitution.
Roy, who chairs the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, said the issue will soon receive formal scrutiny on Capitol Hill. He announced plans to hold a subcommittee hearing next week examining Sharia law and whether it is compatible with constitutional freedoms such as equal protection, due process, and freedom of religion.
“Our Constitution is the supreme law of the land,” Roy said. “No parallel legal system can be allowed to undermine the rights guaranteed to every American.”
Democrats and civil liberties advocates have previously criticized similar efforts, arguing that existing laws already prevent religious codes from superseding U.S. law and that such caucuses risk stigmatizing Muslim Americans.
Self and Roy rejected those claims, saying the caucus is focused on protecting constitutional governance, not targeting any faith.
The formation of the caucus reflects a broader push by some conservatives to spotlight cultural and legal issues tied to national identity and constitutional authority as Congress heads deeper into the 2026 election cycle.
