AMonger
Veteran Expediter
Funny and pathetic at the same time. My favorite parts are where he questions the existence of a political subdivision called a county (especially funny since the trend among "patriots" a few years ago was to recognize no level of government above the county) and where he claims "Child of God" status, saying that places him above government authority unless they can produce a legal document with God's signature on it.
I am curious if some of those on this list like Mette who are somewhat familiar with Texas law can share any information with me regarding the process of foreclosing on rural land in Texas. I live in Brewster County. Three years ago I posted a public notice that I planned to withdraw my consent to be governed by federal, state or county "authorities" for cause, and also sent signed, witnessed, certified copies to the county judge, sheriff, governor and president.
Since then I stopped paying the yearly property taxes on my small homestead. I am sixty six years old and live in a small cabin I built with my own hands on five acres. I am off the grid and do not use the SS number, register my truck, have a driver's license or bank account. The plates on my truck simply say "HAT" and the local sheriffs deputies have left me alone. I have passed them several times on the county road and I wave and they wave and they have not pulled me over. A couple of them are friends. I have become the pastor of the little community church here that one of them used to attend and was a friend there.
I have been living here eight years on a cash basis doing handyman and masonry work in the area. My taxes are very low here, yet I am a person who is very reluctant to bow to extortion. I take no "benefits" from the state, federal or county "governments" although I am technically qualified for many programs. I don't even take the "commodities" that are offered since I don't accept things that have been taken from others by coercion.
I had it in mind, as probably several on this group do, that eventually a
breakdown in the economy and growing discontent would soon create a situation where foreclosure and eviction of a single man from his home would not be the least of their problems. There are properties out here in this desert area that have probably not had taxes paid in years and have never been auctioned off.
However I have received recently this Notice of Tax Lien from a law firm. It says:
1. As of the close of business on June 29, 2011 the tax records show there are unpaid taxes on the property described herein, If this property is located in Xxxxx ISD, the amounts shown do not include Xxxxx ISD taxes.
2. A TAX LIEN has been attached to the property described herein, pursuant to Section 32.01, Texas Property Tax Code.
3. This law firm has been retained to FORECLOSE the TAX LIEN which will ultimately result in the seizure and sale of the property. Foreclosure
proceedings will begin at any time or may have already been initiated.
4. To STOP foreclosure, MAKE IMMEDIATE PAYMENT.
5. (regarding bankruptcy considerations)
6. (regards: IF you are sixty five years of age or older or are disabled and you occupy the property as your residence homestead you should contact the appraisal district regarding any entitlement you may have to a postponement in the payment of these taxes.)
I also received an equivalent letter from another law firm regarding the Xxxxxx ISD taxes.
I prepared this reply to this letter which I have not sent since my printer ran out of ink in the middle of printing it.
Dear Sirs,
I have received a letter which was addressed to (NAME DELETED), containing a Notice of Tax Lien claiming a balance due of $9.95 which is allegedly owed by (SAME NAME DELETED). [The names, deleted here for privacy reasons, were in all capital letters--Amonger]
There has obviously been some kind of error which needs to be cleared up. While this was sent to my current address, I have been called DELETED, and my family name is DELETED, I am known by everyone as Hat. This all capitals spelling you use in this notice is certainly not my name. You are sending this to the wrong person. I am not a fictitious person or corporate entity, as is indicated by this all caps spelling, and I am not responsible for the debts or obligations of any such entity.
In any case I do not recall any contract or agreement made by myself to support or send money to this alleged "county," and I deny your indicated allegation that I am required to send them any money. If there is some factual evidence that this alleged "county" does exist, a description and responsive definition of what it is, and where, when and how I have submitted or fallen under its alleged jurisdiction, should be sent. You also need to show me a signed contract, or any place where I have indicated my consent to such an obligation. I will give you ten days, otherwise I will consider this simply a mistake on your part. If you need more time please request it in writing, and your request will be granted.
If on the other hand this is simply a form of extortion to extract funds from those who do not owe them by threat of infringing upon their human rights to property, be advised that this is a serious offense. The small amount demanded may be designed to make it seem that this serious and overblown threat is not worth resisting, but this does not make this tactic either ethical or moral.
While I assume you have no factual evidence that I am liable, or that there is such a thing as a "county," I do have evidence that I am not a person under its alleged jurisdiction. Three years ago in July I sent the "county" judge a signed witnessed certified Notice of Intent containing among other things the following statements:
Whereas I understand that public servants must provide a service to the public within the legislated framework within which public service is provided, and,
Whereas I understand that if they are unable to define the legislated framework they are also unable to claim to act with respect to it, and,
Whereas I understand a 'statute' is defined as 'legislated rule of society which has the force of law,' and,
Whereas I understand a 'society' is defined as 'a number of people joined by mutual consent to deliberate, determine and act for a common goal,' and
Whereas I understand statutes do not have the force of law over those who have not consented to be governed, and,
Whereas I understand that a principal has a duty to ensure that the people acting as their agents understand the source, nature and limits of their mandates, and,
Whereas I am desirous of living my life with love, compassion and truth, and,
Whereas the only people who can possibly expect me to follow them must have more love compassion and truth than I do, and,
Whereas due to the deception found in so many statutes and government institutions I can no longer believe that any government agent or principal acts with the truth, and
Whereas I could not find the word 'love' in any statute, bylaw or regulation and,
Whereas I cannot in good conscience support an organization that uses deception to cause people to register themselves, their offspring, their property and chattel, and,
Whereas I am desirous of being governed only by those who are guided by love, compassion and truth, and,
Whereas I understand I give up certain benefits and legal rights by existing outside of society, and,
Whereas I understand I recapture Common Law rights by existing outside of society, BE IT KNOWN TO ANY AND ALL, THAT ON THIS DAY JULY 4TH, 2008, I Hat Bailey, A FREE SOVEREIGN HUMAN BEING, DO HEREBY STATE MY INTENT TO DENY CONSENT TO BE GOVERNED BY ANY AND ALL PARTIES. ALL CONCERNED PARTIES HAVE TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS TO DISPUTE, DISPROVE OR DENY ANY OF THE FACTS MENTIONED HEREIN. FAILURE TO DO SO INDICATES FULL AGREEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE.
No statutes will apply to me, for they are the product of a governing body from which I have withdrawn my consent. I recognize no duty to pay taxes, for the collection of taxes is a function of government, and with my denial of consent I free myself completely from all governing bodies, agencies and institutions. A signed and witnessed copy of a Constructive Notice of Denial of Consent will follow this document in twenty-one (21) days.
I received no objections or dispute regarding this notice. This was followed by the Constructive Notice of Denial of Consent, and Child of God status containing the following statements.
Whereas the governments of this nation seem to rely on deception to gain the power to govern, and,
Whereas I am desirous of living my life as a 'Child of God,' and,
Whereas the only powers able to claim any authority over a 'Child of God' is God, and,
Whereas neither the government, nor its agents, nor its representatives or employees are God, or above God, and,
Whereas by legally claiming the number two position in the above mentioned hierarchy I occupy a position above all governments and their agents and employees and representatives,
BE IT KNOWN TO ANY AND ALL, THAT ON THIS DATE, _________________, I Hat (NAME DELETED), A FREE HUMAN BEING, DO HEREBY LAWFULLY CLAIM THE STATUS OF A 'CHILD OF GOD.'
Any human being who wishes to claim any authority over me must first prove they exist above God; or they are God; they are between me and God; or they have a document upon the face of which can be found the verifiable signature of God. Failure to first do one of the above mentioned things means all claims to authority is abandoned or is unlawful. Attempting to exercise any authority over me without first fulfilling one of the four above mentioned requirements is an unlawful act of fraud and/or extortion.
This was posted in a public place as well as sent to the county judge and Sheriff of the alleged "county." Since none of the supposed authorities to whom I sent these notices responded, disputed, denied or objected, it must be assumed that they were in agreement with the statements made in these documents.
Sincerely,
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I prepared an equivalent letter for the Xxxxx ISD lien which is for a greater amount. While I do not mind if a "lien" is placed on my property, since I do not plan on selling it, however having them auction it off and send the sheriff with a notice of eviction would be most inconvenient.
My question is this. How likely are they to foreclose for such a small amount, and how long is this likely to take? Will there be any hearing or chance for me to make an argument against the theft of my house on such paltry pretext and for such a small amount of money? I am tempted to at least pay the "county" demand and call it a donation. I have been reluctant to pay since that would be admitting that my notice of intent and Constructive Notice were without merit.
Be glad to hear any comments or insights into this matter from the group.
Hat
