Wille Jones – Violations

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Governance and Procedural Violations

1. False Representation of Board Membership/Impersonation

  • Texas (Online Impersonation):
    Engaged in electronic communication (emails) falsely claiming to be the President of the HOA, intending to harm, defraud, or intimidate.
  • Texas (False Report to a Peace Officer):
    Misrepresented himself as the President of the HOA to a uniformed officer, instructing the officer to exclude members from the November 19, 2024, meeting.
  • Texas Business Organizations Code (TBOC) Chapter 21:
    Violated fiduciary duties by falsely claiming board authority, creating governance conflicts, and undermining trust in the HOA.

2. Misrepresentation to Prevent Member Participation

  • Texas Property Code § 209.0051(e):
    Violated open meeting laws by misrepresenting his position to law enforcement, preventing members from attending a duly scheduled meeting.
  • PCA Bylaws Article VI, Section 3:
    Breached HOA bylaws by interfering with the rights of members to participate in the November 19, 2024, meeting.

3. Unauthorized Financial Actions

  • Texas Property Code § 209.0051(e):
    Participated in financial transactions or decisions without proper notice, quorum, or transparency.
  • PCA Bylaws Article IX, Section 1:
    Breached bylaws by making financial decisions without competitive bidding or board approval.

4. Abuse of Authority

  • Texas (Abuse of Official Capacity):
    Misused law enforcement resources for personal gain by instructing officers to act based on false information, violating members’ rights.

Membership and Transparency Issues

5. Exclusion of Board Members and Homeowners

  • Texas Property Code § 209.0051(e):
    Excluded board members and homeowners from participating in board meetings, violating open governance requirements.
  • PCA Bylaws Article VI, Section 3:
    Prevented participation in HOA meetings, contrary to the bylaws and democratic principles of the organization.

6. Misrepresentation to the Community

  • Texas Business Organizations Code Chapter 21:
    Provided false information to the community, undermining trust and violating fiduciary duties, including the Duty of Loyalty and Duty of Good Faith.

Financial and Property Violations

7. Misuse of HOA Funds or Property

  • Texas Property Code § 209.0051(e):
    Approved or engaged in unauthorized financial actions without proper notice or board approval.
  • PCA Bylaws Article IX, Section 1:
    Violated financial protocols by bypassing competitive bidding and other required procedures.

8. Financial Mismanagement

  • TBOC Chapter 21:
    Breached fiduciary duties by participating in financial decisions that lacked transparency and accountability, causing potential harm to HOA resources.

Other Legal Violations

9. Restricting Member Rights

  • Texas Property Code § 209.0051(e):
    Interfered with members’ rights to attend meetings and participate in governance by misrepresenting his authority and involving law enforcement.
  • Texas (Official Oppression):
    Used his false authority to deprive members of their rights through intimidation and misrepresentation.

10. Harassment

  • Texas (Harassment):
    Engaged in communications, including emails, that intimidated or threatened board members and association members.

11. Misrepresentation to a Uniformed Officer

  • Texas (False Report to a Peace Officer):
    Falsely claimed to be the President of the HOA to a uniformed officer, commissioning the officer to exclude members from the November 19, 2024, meeting.

12. Commissioning Unauthorized Actions by Law Enforcement

  • Texas (Abuse of Official Capacity):
    Instructed a uniformed officer to enforce illegitimate directives based on false representations, violating the rights of association members.

Summary of Violations

  1. False Representation of Board Membership/Impersonation.
  2. Misrepresentation to Prevent Member Participation.
  3. Unauthorized Financial Actions.
  4. Abuse of Authority.
  5. Exclusion of Board Members and Homeowners.
  6. Misrepresentation to the Community.
  7. Misuse of HOA Funds or Property.
  8. Financial Mismanagement.
  9. Restricting Member Rights.
  10. Harassment.
  11. Misrepresentation to a Uniformed Officer.
  12. Commissioning Unauthorized Actions by Law Enforcement.