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Colony Ridge Must Verify Buyers’ Legal Status In Settlement with DOJ and Texas
https://texasscorecard.com/state/colony-ridge-will-verify-buyers-legal-status-per-settlement/
February 10, 2026
A sweeping settlement between the State of Texas, the federal government, and Colony Ridge will require buyers in the controversial Liberty County development to present Texas-issued identification or valid immigration documents—effectively shutting down future direct land sales to individuals unlawfully present in the United States.
Filed Tuesday in federal court, the agreement resolves multiple enforcement actions brought by the U.S. Department of Justice, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who had accused Colony Ridge of deceptive sales practices and discriminatory, predatory lending. Colony Ridge denies any wrongdoing but agreed to the terms to settle the litigation.
Under the settlement, Colony Ridge must require purchasers to present an unexpired Texas-issued driver’s license or identification card, or a valid passport and visa, as well as take steps to confirm buyers are not on terrorism watch lists or affiliated with transnational criminal organizations. The company is also required to verify compliance with Texas laws restricting certain real estate transactions tied to designated foreign countries.
The agreement halts Colony Ridge’s business model that fueled its explosive growth. For three years, the developer is barred from seeking approval for new residential plats intended for direct-to-consumer land sales. Limited exceptions apply, but new subdivisions must include deed restrictions, county permitting compliance, architectural controls, and in many cases require a home to be constructed before resale.
In addition, Colony Ridge is required to spend at least $48 million on infrastructure improvements within existing subdivisions, including $18 million dedicated to drainage and flood control and $30 million for roads, water, sewage, and other public-safety infrastructure.
Independent Texas-based engineering firms must reevaluate drainage systems, design improvements capable of handling major storm events, and conduct recurring inspections, with existing deficiencies prioritized ahead of new development.
Another $20 million must be allocated to increasing law enforcement presence in the area over the next decade. Those funds may be used for local patrols, construction of DPS or county law enforcement substations, additional officers, equipment, and expanded immigration enforcement partnerships. Annual spending is capped, and any unused funds must be redirected to public safety infrastructure.
The settlement further imposes strict consumer-protection requirements. Colony Ridge must adopt formal underwriting standards, implement a default-avoidance plan to reduce foreclosures, and provide buyers with expanded disclosures regarding utilities, flood risks, permitting timelines, and the true total cost of ownership. Future buyers will also receive a limited rescission window allowing them to unwind a purchase within two payments and receive a refund under certain conditions.
Advertising practices are tightly constrained. Colony Ridge may no longer market properties as “move-in ready” or fully serviced unless utilities are immediately available. The company must also use images of actual properties, and provide disclosures and consumer materials in both English and Spanish.
To enforce compliance, the agreement requires Colony Ridge to hire an independent compliance specialist, conduct recurring employee training, and submit detailed annual reports to state and federal authorities. If the developer materially violates the agreement, the government may seek to reopen the underlying lawsuits or pursue additional legal remedies.
While the settlement resolves the civil enforcement actions, it explicitly preserves the ability of state and federal authorities to pursue criminal charges, environmental enforcement, tax actions, or future civil liability related to personal injury or property damage.
Kaufman County Development Investigated Over ‘Sharia City’ Concerns
https://texasscorecard.com/state/kaufman-county-development-investigated-over-sharia-city-concerns/
February 10, 2026
Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a new investigation into what he described as a potentially unlawful “sharia city” development in Kaufman County, marking the latest escalation in the state’s scrutiny of large-scale developments alleged to operate outside Texas law.
Public reporting has shown that a U.S. subsidiary of the Dubai-based development firm SEE Holding, working in connection with Kaufman Solar LLC, has acquired thousands of acres of land near Kaufman, Texas. According to Paxton, the project has been described by its backers as a “sustainable city,” but critics have raised concerns that the development could facilitate the relocation of as many as 20,000 foreign nationals and function as a religiously governed enclave.
Paxton said his office is investigating whether the project violates Texas law and undermines state sovereignty. As part of the probe, the Attorney General has issued Requests to Examine to SEE Holding and Kaufman Solar LLC, compelling the companies to turn over documents and information related to the project.
The requests seek records of communications between the companies and local city, school district, county, and state officials, details about the relationship between SEE Holding and Kaufman Solar LLC, and information tied to real estate acquisitions and development plans in Texas.
“There will be no ‘sharia city’ in Texas under my watch,” said Paxton. “While you’re on American soil, you will obey America’s laws. I have launched this investigation to determine the nature of this development in Kaufman County and will be thoroughly investigating this matter for any unlawful actions.”
The new investigation comes as Paxton is already pursuing legal action against another controversial development tied to similar concerns. In December, the Attorney General filed suit against the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC), Community Capital Partners, and several of their leaders, alleging violations of Texas securities law connected to the EPIC City project in Collin and Hunt counties.
In that case, Paxton accused the developers of engaging in fraudulent investment practices and attempting to create a religiously restricted development in violation of state law.
The EPIC City lawsuit remains ongoing.
SEE Holding did not respond to a request for comment.
I wonder if they are expecting a cartel attack on the airport.