Republican primary voters in Texas delivered a resounding endorsement for prohibiting Sharia law, approving Proposition 10 with approximately 95% of the vote, according to early reports circulating after polls closed Tuesday night.

The non-binding advisory question appeared only on Republican primary ballots and asked whether Texas should prohibit Sharia Law.' It passed by wide margins in counties reporting results, such as Montgomery County, where all 10 GOP propositions succeeded handily. While official statewide tallies were still being compiled Wednesday morning, social media and local outlets highlighted the lopsided support among GOP voters.

Proposition 10 emerged from ongoing debates over the influence of Sharia, Islam's legal code, in Texas communities. The measure gained traction following controversy surrounding EPIC City, a proposed Muslim residential development northeast of Dallas announced in 2024. Critics raised alarms about potential Sharia governance, prompting Governor Greg Abbott to sign House Bill 4211 in September 2025, which bans 'Sharia compounds' in residential projects.

Abbott's office described the law as protecting Texans from discrimination and fraud while preserving religious freedom. Developers of EPIC City maintained that their project would integrate fully with state laws and not impose Sharia. Nonetheless, Republican lawmakers, including state Rep. Brian Harrison, have pushed for broader prohibitions, calling for legislative hearings to close loopholes and defund related activities.

The Republican Party of Texas included the proposition among 10 advisory questions to gauge voter priorities for the 2027 legislative session. Other measures addressed property taxes, school choice, election integrity, and border security. Party leaders use these results to shape platforms, though they carry no legal weight.

Primary turnout remained modest, typical for these contests, with early voting drawing steady participation. The Democratic primary featured 13 separate propositions focused on issues like healthcare expansion and marijuana legalization, but no equivalent to the Sharia question.

Supporters framed Proposition 10 as safeguarding Texas statutes against foreign legal systems. 'Now is the time to ban Sharia,' one post declared amid election updates. Critics, including Muslim advocacy groups, argued such measures stoke unnecessary fear, noting Sharia already holds no authority under the U.S. or Texas constitutions.

With results signaling strong GOP backing, expect calls in Austin for formal legislation when the session convenes. The vote underscores persistent cultural tensions in the state, amplified by national debates over immigration and religious practices.