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Claim Text: In his nine years in office, he said, Wylie grew to around 70,000 residents from 40,000, with some of those residents arriving from Muslim countries.
Simplified Text: Wylie grew to around 70000 residents from 40000 in nine years with some residents arriving from Muslim countries
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Claim Maker: Jeff Forrester
Context Type: News Article
Subject Tags: Demographics Politics
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 4:13 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 4:13 PM (6 months ago)

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Without a Border ‘Invasion,’ Texas G.O.P. Turns to an Old Enemy, Islam

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/10/us/politics/texas-muslims-republicans.html

Texas Republican politicians are shifting their focus to anti-Muslim rhetoric after the border issue lost its potency. This shift is fueled by concerns over immigration and the growing Muslim population in the state's suburbs. The article highlights specific examples of anti-Muslim actions and rhetoric by Texas officials.

Texas Politics Islamophobia Republican Party Immigration Sharia Law Political Rhetoric Anti-Muslim Sentiment

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