Geller's American Freedom Defense Initiative organized the contest to draw Islam's prophet. Many Muslims consider any depiction of Muhammad — even positive ones — to be blasphemous. Two gunmen opened fire on Geller's event; both were killed. The self-declared Islamic State claimed responsibility and the group made a specific threat against Geller's life. She has been under heavy security since then.
What happened to Texas?
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/05/07/405052650/no-regrets-for-organizer-of-muhammad-cartoon-contest