Overview
- Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the inquiry Monday, saying he will examine the Kaufman County project for any unlawful actions.
- His office issued formal Requests to Examine to SEE Holdings and Kaufman Solar seeking communications with public officials, corporate relationships, land records, and full development plans.
- The land purchases are tied to Delaware-registered Kaufman Solar, and county meeting minutes show NextEra Energy Resources represented the company in local discussions.
- Initial reporting that up to 20,000 foreign nationals could relocate to a new 'sustainable' community prompted resident concern, though the scale and any religious facilities have not been independently verified.
- Rep. Lance Gooden said SEE Holdings contacted him, and he stated he would oppose any plan including mosques or religious schools as well as any proposal involving 20,000 foreigners.