Post Election, Texas Forms ‘Sharia Free Texas Caucus’
March 6, 2026 – A group of Texas lawmakers announced Thursday the formation of the “Sharia Free Texas Caucus,” a legislative coalition aimed at examining and opposing the influence of Sharia law within the state.
In Congress, a caucus refers to a group of lawmakers who share similar interests or goals to advance specific legislation or policy, such as the Congressional Black Caucus.
State Rep. Brent Money unveiled the new caucus following strong support from Republican voters in the recent GOP primary for a ballot proposition calling for a ban on Sharia law in Texas. The advisory question received overwhelming backing from Republican voters statewide, prompting several lawmakers to organize around the issue ahead of future legislative sessions.
According to organizers, the caucus will focus on reviewing how Sharia law—an Islamic legal framework derived from the Quran and other religious texts—could conflict with the constitutional protections and legal systems already established under Texas and U.S. law.
Supporters say the goal of the caucus is to ensure that American constitutional law remains the sole governing legal authority in the state. Lawmakers involved in the effort say they plan to study the issue further, review policies from other states and consider possible legislation in upcoming sessions of the Texas Legislature.
Money said the formation of the caucus reflects concerns raised by grassroots Republican voters and is intended to respond to those priorities. Organizers also say the group will examine potential legal and policy measures to address what they view as threats posed by the application of foreign legal systems within the United States.
The caucus launches with a group of 16 founding members from the Texas House of Representatives. Those lawmakers include Brent Money, Daniel Alders, Janis Holt, Andy Hopper, Carrie Isaac, Mitch Little, Shelley Luther, Don McLaughlin, Mike Olcott, Katrina Pierson, Keresa Richardson, Alan Schoolcraft, Joanne Shofner, Steve Toth, Wes Virdell and Trey Wharton.
Supporters say the caucus will serve as a forum for lawmakers to collaborate, research legal issues and develop potential legislation tied to the topic in the coming years.
