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***WALLER COUNTY LAWSUIT UPDATE***

Not surprising, Waller County is appealing the Appellate Court's ruling in Texas Carry's Executive Director Terry Holcomb's favor to the Texas Supreme Court. Their objection is to having to pay attorney fees and being sanctioned.

Why are we not surprised that Waller County believes it is above the law and should not have to answer for its egregious lawlessness? They sued Terry Holcomb for exercising his constitutional right to redress grievances against government and exercising his constitutional right. He also exercised his right under established Texas law. It does not surprise us at all that they think they are above the law. They have shown contempt for the Texas Constitution, the laws of our lands and our basic inalienable rights. Not wanting to be held accountable is par for the course for them.

There is, however, a benefit the citizens of Texas will get.

"While this only serves to show just how lawless Waller County behaves, it is really something we are glad to see. The possibility we may have the full Texas Supreme Court review this case is a good thing. If they agree to hear this case, their decision will become precedent for the entire State and not only a certain portion of the State that the Appellate Court has jurisdiction over. All of Texas citizens will enjoy the protections of the Appellate Court ruling, which I prefer. I welcome this next challenge posed by a terribly tyrannical Waller County Government, that thought it would be a good idea to sue a citizen for literally exercising a fundamental right to redress grievances with the government and operate within Texas law"; Terry Holcomb stated while adding; "I can not express enough how grateful I am to Edwin Walker with [Pre-paid legal service] for their amazing representation. They are more than up to the task and we look forward to the possibility to have the Texas Supreme Court taking this case."

While this will drag out for Mr. Holcomb and his family, he has shown he is willing to go the distance for our members and all Texas citizens. Waller County really should have done their homework before picking him to try an bully around.

Charles L. Cotton wrote: They never mentioned any bill numbers or anything in the call, just that they are being "worked on". Something about wanting to remove governmental immunity to allow individual lawsuits for posting illegal signage.

I've already written a bill to "fix" the "fines for signs" law. Sovereign immunity has nothing to do with either "fines for signs" or the Holcomb lawsuit. I was asking about a bill to deal with lawsuits like the one filed against Holcomb.

Chas.

Charles L. Cotton wrote:Do you know of a bill or plans to file one? I mean something other than Holcomb's comment.

Chas.

Organizer: Terry Holcomb Sr

Subject: Waller County Lawsuit Update and Path Forward

Date and Time 11/29/2016 8:00 PM US/Central (GMT-0600)

1. Dial Into the Conference (United States): (712) 775-7031
Access Code: 454293
International Dial-In Numbers: https://www.freeconferencecall.com/wall/texascarry…

2. Join the Online Meeting:
Online Meeting Link: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/texascarry
Online Meeting ID: texascarry

Notes:
This meeting will be to communicate and review the Waller County ruling. We will also communicate path forward in the legal system as well as the effort currently underway in the Texas Legislature.

Instructions:
At the scheduled date and time of the meeting, dial into the conference line. When prompted, enter the Access Code followed by the pound key. To join the online meeting, click on the online meeting link listed above and follow the prompts to join the meeting.

I recommend starting to log in 15 minutes early to avoid any delay.

They absolutely do! I went to a town hall meeting they held in 2015 in prep for open carry... primarily for LEOs but open to the public. Quite a few officers and residents showed up. I was the only LTC instructor in the room. In reviewing the laws churches, hospitals and liquor stores were off limits... no sign needed. Several folks, including LEOs, questioned their interpretation. The only response we received was "in Waller County you'll be prosecuted".

11.01 Waller County prays for the following relief:
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C. Court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees.
D All other relief to which Waller County is entitled.