A proposed housing development with a mosque at its center drew scrutiny from Texas Republicans, who feared the project would discriminate against non-Muslims.
Terry Virts, an early entrant in the Democratic field targeting Senator John Cornyn’s seat, appeared eager to take on his own party as well as President Trump’s.
Terry Virts, during a panel discussion at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington in 2016. On Monday, he announced that he would be running for Senate in Texas.