FORMAL NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE AND RESUBMISSION OF PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUEST

To:
Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS)
P.O. Box 12985 | Austin, TX 78711-2985
Email: info@tcjs.state.tx.us, Alyssa.McMahon@tcjs.state.tx.us

Cc:
Office of the Attorney General — Open Records Division publicrecords@oag.texas.gov
U.S. Department of Justice — Civil Rights Division, Special Litigation Section (CRIPA) special.litigation@usdoj.gov

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From:

LeRoy Nellis II
4845 Twin Valley Drive | Austin, TX 78731
Phone 512-450-1533 | Email LeRoyNellis2@gmail.com
Date: October 27, 2025

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Subject:

Fourth Request and Formal Notice of Non-Compliance — Williamson County Jail Records (Original PIA Filed October 3, 2025)

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I. Chronology and Purpose

1. October 3 2025 — Original Request:
   Filed under the Texas Public Information Act (§ 552), requesting TCJS inspection, complaint, and medical-oversight records concerning the Williamson County Jail.
   
2. October 7 2025 — Received Stamp (Proof of Filing):
   Your office formally received and stamped the request.
   
3. October 9 2025 — Acknowledgment Letter:
   Ms. Alyssa McMahon confirmed receipt but no clarification follow-up or records have been produced.
   
4. October 14 and October 24 2025 — Follow-up Emails:
   Resubmissions and clarifications sent electronically and by mail produced no responsive documents and no statutory denial notice.
   
5. October 27 2025 — This Filing:
   Serves as the fourth formal attempt to obtain the same information, and as a notice of potential violation of Texas Gov’t Code Ch. 552 for failure to respond within the statutory time frame.
   

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II. Expanded Request Scope (2022 – 2025)

Please produce electronically (PDF or searchable text):

1. Inspection and Compliance Records — all annual, special, and surprise inspections 2022-2025, including deficiency reports and September 3-4 2025 inspection notes.
   
2. Medical and Psychiatric Staffing — contracts, licenses, and prescriptive-authority agreements for Drs. Ghulam Kahn, Alan Brooks, Michael Musgrove, and any Adelphi or GreenLife providers.
   
3. Health-Care Oversight and Incident Data — complaints, death-in-custody reports, and restraint-chair medical clearances.
   
4. Religious and Retaliatory Discipline — incidents involving denial of Bibles or religious materials.
   
5. Isolation and SMOK Cell Procedures — mental-health authorization forms, policies, and Kahn recommendations.
   
6. Vibration / “Shaking” Devices (Southside B5-L6, B7-R6, B9-R1, C14-R8) — engineering data, maintenance logs, vendor communications, ADA analyses, and inmate grievances.
   
7. Communications & Investigations — all correspondence between TCJS, Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, District Attorney, and Kathleen Pokluda.
   
8. Litigation and Settlements — including Tijerina v. Williamson County (2025 restraint-chair settlement).
   
9. Complaints by LeRoy Nellis — internal routing notes and responses linked to my prior filings.
   

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III. Incorporated Exhibits 

Exhibit	Title	Description
A	Original October 3 2025 PIA Request (Received Stamp Oct 7)	Baseline filing
B	TCJS Acknowledgment Letter (Oct 9 2025 – Alyssa McMahon)	Proof of receipt
C	DOJ/CRIPA Complaint and Rebuttal (Oct 27 2025)	Evidence of parallel federal review
D	Inspection & Medical Abuse Summary 2024-2025	Supporting documentation

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IV. Statutory and Legal Basis

• Texas Gov’t Code Ch. 552 – Texas Public Information Act
  
• Tex. Admin. Code Title 37 Part 9 §§ 273.1-273.6, 275.1, 283.3
  
• Tex. Occ. Code § 157 – Prescriptive Delegation
  
• 34 U.S.C. § 12601 (CRIPA) – Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act
  

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V. Requests for Action

1. Acknowledge receipt and assign a new TCJS complaint and PIA reference number.
   
2. Fulfill the outstanding October 3 2025 request in full or provide a written denial with specific statutory exceptions cited.
   
3. Transmit all responsive records electronically to LeRoyNellis2@gmail.com.
   
4. Copy all responses to the Office of the Attorney General for oversight and to the U.S. Department of Justice for parallel review.
   
5. Confirm whether TCJS considers this a continuation of prior Complaint # ____ or a new filing.
   

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VI. Notice to the Texas Attorney General

Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code § 552.3215 and § 552.353, this letter serves as formal notification that a state agency under your jurisdiction has failed to provide responsive records or a lawful denial within the required timeline.
I respectfully request that the Attorney General’s Office review this matter and compel compliance as provided by law.

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VII. Certification

I certify under penalty of perjury that the facts and attachments herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that this request is submitted in good faith for lawful oversight and enforcement.

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Respectfully,

LeRoy Nellis II

 Austin, Texas
512-450-1533 | LeRoyNellis2@gmail.com
Date: October 27 2025

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Everything is formatted in formal correspondence layout and sequenced chronologically.

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PUBLIC INFORMATION & OVERSIGHT DOSSIER
Williamson County Jail – 2025
Prepared by: LeRoy Nellis II
4845 Twin Valley Drive
Austin, Texas 78731
Phone: 512-450-1533
Email: LeRoyNellis2@gmail.com

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DOCUMENT 1 — ORIGINAL PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT REQUEST

Date: October 3, 2025
To:
Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS)
P.O. Box 12985
Austin, Texas 78711-2985
Email: tcjs@tcjs.state.tx.us

From:
LeRoy Nellis
4845 Twin Valley Drive
Austin, Texas 78731

Subject: Public Information Request – Williamson County Jail

Dear Commissioners,

Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, Tex. Gov’t Code Chapter 552, I respectfully request copies of all records, correspondence, and reports pertaining to the operations and oversight of the Williamson County Jail from January 2024 through the present.

Specifically, this request seeks:

1. Inspection reports, compliance reviews, or deficiency notices issued between January 2024–present.
   
2. Any documents, communications, or investigations regarding inmate medical care, prescription practices, or use of restraint chairs.
   
3. All emails or internal memoranda referencing medical contractors, EMTs, or physicians including Dr. Alan Brooks, Dr. Ghulam M. Khan, or Chief Kathleen Pokluda.
   
4. Records or correspondence involving complaints or grievances related to medical neglect, suicide watch, or retaliation.
   
5. Copies of all inmate death or serious injury reports, 2024–2025.
   
6. Copies of any TCJS or county communications involving the Texas Attorney General, Texas Medical Board, or U.S. Department of Justice.
   
7. Policies or procedures in effect regarding inmate medical treatment, religious materials, and segregation or restraint use.
   
8. Vendor and contract records for medical or psychiatric services.
   
9. Any communications regarding disciplinary actions involving unlicensed medical personnel.
   
10. Records of vibration or sound-emitting devices used within jail housing areas.
    
11. Any subsequent corrective action plans or compliance documentation.
    

This information is sought for public-interest review and to ensure compliance with state and federal law.

Respectfully,

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LeRoy Nellis II

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DOCUMENT 2 — TCJS ACKNOWLEDGMENT LETTER

Date: October 9, 2025
From:
Alyssa McMahon, Open Records Coordinator
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
P.O. Box 12985, Austin, TX 78711-2985

To:
Mr. LeRoy Nellis
4845 Twin Valley Drive
Austin, TX 78731

Dear Mr. Nellis,

This letter acknowledges receipt of your October 3, 2025 Public Information Request. The Commission is processing your request under the Texas Public Information Act.

Please note that your request as written is broad and may encompass records exempt from disclosure under Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code. To expedite processing, please consider narrowing the request to specific time frames or subject categories.

Upon clarification, TCJS will provide all responsive, releasable records in accordance with state law.

Sincerely,
Alyssa McMahon
Open Records Coordinator
Texas Commission on Jail Standards

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DOCUMENT 3 — FOLLOW-UP AND RESUBMISSION LETTERS

Date: October 14, 2025
To:
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
P.O. Box 12985
Austin, Texas 78711-2985
Email: tcjs@tcjs.state.tx.us

From:
LeRoy Nellis
4845 Twin Valley Drive
Austin, Texas 78731

Subject: Resubmission and Clarification of October 3, 2025 Public Information Request – Williamson County Jail

Dear Commissioners,

This correspondence serves as a formal resubmission and clarification of my Public Information Act request originally submitted October 3, 2025.

I hereby confirm that my request covers the following categories:

– All medical and psychiatric licensing, staffing, and contract records for the Williamson County Jail (2018–present);
– Records of denial, suspension, or delay of medical treatment for diabetic and psychiatric conditions;
– All documentation concerning the use of restraint chairs or suicide-watch placement between January 2024 and July 2025;
– Copies of complaints, grievances, or internal investigations related to medical neglect, retaliation, or religious discrimination;
– All correspondence between TCJS and Williamson County regarding inspection results or disciplinary actions;
– Records of any TCJS special inspections, audits, or reviews since 2019; and
– Any communications with the Texas Medical Board or Attorney General regarding Williamson County Jail medical staff.

I request acknowledgment of this resubmission and assignment of a case or reference number.

Respectfully,

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LeRoy Nellis II

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Date: October 24, 2025
To:
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
P.O. Box 12985
Austin, Texas 78711-2985
Email: info@tcjs.state.tx.us

From:
LeRoy Nellis
4845 Twin Valley Drive
Austin, Texas 78731

Subject: Resubmission of Public Information Request and Formal Complaint — Williamson County Jail

Dear Commissioners,

This letter reaffirms and resubmits my prior requests of October 3 and 14, 2025, and constitutes a formal complaint regarding violations of state jail standards, including medical neglect, unlicensed practice, and retaliatory confinement at the Williamson County Jail.

I specifically reference Texas Administrative Code §§273.1–273.6 (Health Services, Use of Restraints), §275.1 (Complaint Review), and §283.3 (Discipline and Grievances).

This filing further requests that TCJS obtain withheld medical and grievance records directly from the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and District Attorney’s Office, which have previously denied access citing exemptions under Chapter 552.

Please issue written acknowledgment, assign a new complaint number, and confirm the scope of the investigation.

Respectfully,

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LeRoy Nellis II

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DOCUMENT 4 — DOJ / CRIPA SUBMISSION AND REBUTTAL

Date: October 27, 2025
To:
Mr. Ricky Armstrong
Assistant Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
P.O. Box 12985
Austin, Texas 78711-2985
Email: ricky.armstrong@tcjs.state.tx.us

and

U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division – Special Litigation Section (CRIPA)
950 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20530
Email: special.litigation@usdoj.gov

CC:
Texas Attorney General – Open Records Division
P.O. Box 12548
Austin, Texas 78711-2548

Subject: Formal Rebuttal and Request for Joint Investigation — Williamson County Jail, Georgetown, Texas

Dear Mr. Armstrong and Civil Rights Division Officials,

This correspondence serves as a formal rebuttal to TCJS’s October 24, 2025 finding of “no deficiencies” and as a formal complaint and request for federal investigation under the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA), 34 U.S.C. §12601.

I have now submitted four separate Public Information requests (October 3, 9, 14, and 24, 2025) without receipt of the requested records. This ongoing failure to produce responsive information has obstructed oversight and necessitates direct intervention by both TCJS and the Texas Attorney General.

I. First-Hand Experience and Physical Harm
(Here insert the full section detailing solitary confinement, denial of medication, unlicensed medical staff, and restraint-chair abuse as previously set forth.)

II. Basis for Rebuttal and Federal Referral
(Here include the sections regarding contradictory findings, part-time coverage, unlicensed practice, restraint misuse, and conflicts of interest.)

III. Legal Framework
(Include citations to Estelle v. Gamble, Kingsley v. Hendrickson, Turner v. Safley, and Tex. Admin. Code provisions.)

IV. Requested Actions

1. Conduct a joint TCJS–DOJ inspection and forensic review of records and devices.
   
2. Verify licensing and medical credentialing of all staff.
   
3. Audit restraint-chair, suicide-watch, and medical logs from Jan 2024–Jul 2025.
   
4. Appoint independent inspectors with no prior affiliation.
   
5. Initiate a federal pattern-or-practice investigation under CRIPA.
   
6. Provide written acknowledgment and joint case number.
   

V. Certification
I certify under penalty of perjury that the information provided herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and is submitted in good faith for lawful oversight and enforcement.

Respectfully,

LeRoy Nellis
4845 Twin Valley Drive
Austin, Texas 78731
Phone: 512-450-1533
Email: LeRoyNellis2@gmail.com