Hello, my name is Tara Jacobs and I come to you today not just as a mother, but as one of countless parents across this nation who has been failed by the very system meant to protect us.

 

My daughter’s safety and whereabouts are currently unknown. That sentence alone should stop anyone in their tracks. But what’s more painful is knowing that the courts ( with full knowledge of the facts and evidence) enabled this outcome. Despite providing over 300 pages of verified, authenticated evidence, including witness statements and official records, I was ignored. I submitted everything to the Texas Office of Inspector General, the Attorney General, and state auditing departmenkts. Still, silence. Inaction.

 

What I faced (and what so many others are facing) isn’t just a personal tragedy. It is a systemic failure.

 

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Texas Law

Texas Penal Code § 37.10 – Tampering with a Government Record

 

Texas Penal Code § 39.02 – Abuse of Official Capacity

 

Texas Penal Code § 39.03 – Official Oppression

 

Texas Government Code Chapter 572 – Standards of Conduct and Ethics for Public Officers and Employees

 

Texas Family Code § 157.001, § 157.371 – Violation of Court Order; Enforcement by Contempt or Habeas Corpus

 

Federal Law

18 U.S. Code § 1001 – False Statements to Federal Agencies

 

18 U.S. Code § 241–242 – Conspiracy Against Rights / Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law

 

18 U.S. Code § 1341 & § 1343 – Mail and Wire Fraud (involving courts or agencies)

 

42 U.S. Code § 1983 – Civil Action for Deprivation of Rights

I am submitting this email to formally raise allegations of fraud, misrepresentation, due process violations, and abuse of discretion involving the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) – Region 413 and parties associated with my Title IV-D case and subsequent family law litigation. Attached is a PDF document (approximately 300 pages) containing my sworn narrative and supporting evidence in relation to my Writ of Mandamus filed with the appellate court. 

 

Additionally concern regarding what I believe to be serious ethical and legal violations involving individuals or affiliates connected to organizations such as Fathers.gov, Fatherhood.gov, and The Fathers’ Rights Movement. Based on substantial documentation in my possession, I have reason to alledge that parties associated—either directly or indirectly—with the above entities may have engaged in or facilitated the following forms of misconduct:

 

Corruption and abuse of authority

 

Coercion and entrapment

 

Improper financial contributions or donations to educational institutions, shelters, or humanitarian services and judiciary actors in exchange for favorable outcomes in custody proceedings and gathering and forging fraud information against other parties

 

Unlawful or unsubstantiated psychological evaluations

 

Falsified evidence and/or perjured testimony

 

Submission and use of fraudulent or improperly filed court documentation

 

To date, I have submitted a portion of my supporting evidence to various state and federal oversight entities, including the Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Government Accountability Office (GAO), U.S. Department of Education (DOE), multiple State Attorneys General, legislative offices, and both local and national news agencies.

 

Importantly, I am not acting in isolation. Several other individuals have reported experiencing similar irregularities and are in the process of submitting corroborating evidence to many of the same governmental and media channels.

 

These concerns raise significant questions about systemic misuse of public resources, potential RICO violations, and breaches of state and federal law related to due process, constitutional rights, and family law procedures. I respectfully request that this matter be taken seriously and given appropriate investigative attention.

 

1. Allegations of Fraud and Procedural Misconduct by OAG Representative

The original 2019 Joint Managing Conservatorship Order was entered based on materially false statements and a fraudulent income affidavit allegedly submitted by David Mullenix and endorsed by a representative of the OAG. This representative, whose identity remains concealed in the court record, claimed I was earning more income than the obligor (Mr. Mullenix) during a time when I was unemployed and residing at the HAWC women’s shelter in Houston, Texas.

 

Further, in May 2018, I closed a child support case against Mr. Mullenix. Immediately thereafter, our daughter—who was in my full custody and living with me and my son at the shelter—was not returned following his weekend possession. Despite making multiple police reports documenting his refusal to return her and my attempts to recover her, no action was taken. Within weeks from closing the case with Lavida Harris via email in May of 2018, June - July 2018, David opened a new child support support case in Dallas County, falsely claiming I had abandoned the child, despite overwhelming documentary evidence proving otherwise.

 

The temporary and final orders entered in Dallas County between August 2018 were done without my knowledge, in October 2018 the child support office called me to tell me to ome to court in october but didnt mention that it was for a temporary orders hearing, I am on the spectrum of ADHD and autism and was taken advantage of, without lawful service, and while my legal residence was in Harris County, which had proper jurisdiction over both me and the children WHOM were all living and documented living at the HAWC in Houston Texas. This constitutes a violation of Texas Family Code § 155.201(b) and 28 U.S. Code § 1443 (civil rights removal), as it deprived me of due process and access to a fair tribunal.

 

2. Enforceability of the 2019 Order and Improper Actions Based on Void Modifications

The 2019 Joint Managing Conservatorship Order remains the only enforceable court order under Texas Family Code § 157.001. Any alleged subsequent modifications, including orders arising from associate judge recommendations, are void and unenforceable due to the court’s failure to comply with Texas Family Code § 201.011 (requiring filing within 14 days) and Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 306a (30-day deadline for entry of final orders). No valid, signed order was filed within the time required, rendering the associate judge’s recommendations without legal effect.

 

Despite this, I have been subjected to contempt threats and adverse consequences for adhering to the only valid and signed order on record.

 

3. Improper and Unlawful Removal of Child

My daughter was unlawfully removed from my custody and placed with a third party without a valid court order, hearing, or finding under Texas Family Code § 105.001(b). This constitutes a violation of my parental rights and raises serious constitutional concerns under the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, specifically the right to familial integrity and due process.

 

4. Educational Neglect and Violation of Court-Ordered Notice Requirements

As of today, my daughter is still enrolled in Zaragoza Elementary (Dallas ISD). However, I was informed via email dated August 19, 2025, from Amicus Attorney Benny C. Powell, that she is allegedly now enrolled in a school in Atlanta, Georgia. No prior 60-day written notice was given to me, as is required by the 2019 custody order and Texas Family Code § 153.076(a). This constitutes a unilateral change in the child’s residence and educational setting, in violation of both state law and the enforceable order.

 

The child’s absence from Dallas ISD may constitute truancy under Texas Education Code § 25.085 and § 25.093, and dual enrollment may trigger fraudulent documentation concerns under applicable state education codes.

 

5. Bias and Inaction by Amicus Attorney

Amicus Attorney Benny C. Powell has consistently failed to act impartially, as required under Texas Family Code § 107.003. Despite receiving evidence of falsified income, police reports, and interference with my access to the child, he has failed to act or initiate investigation, creating the appearance of bias or conflict of interest. His conduct may constitute dereliction of statutory duty, for which I reserve the right to file a formal complaint under Texas Family Code Chapter 107 and the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct.

 

6. Ongoing Denial of Parental Access and Allegations of Interference

Background and Summary of Events:

In multiple instances spanning from 2019 through 2025, I sought the assistance of local law enforcement to report what I believed to be interference with child custody as defined under Texas Penal Code § 25.03. These reports were made after the child’s father, David Mullenix, failed to return our daughter during or after his possession periods, in direct violation of the 2019 Joint Managing Conservatorship Order.

 

Each time I contacted law enforcement, I provided physical copies and/or digital access to the file-stamped court order clearly establishing joint managing conservatorship and specifying my legal rights of access and possession.

 

However, despite presenting this valid and enforceable order, I was repeatedly met with dismissiveness, skepticism, or outright refusal to act by responding officers. In each incident, Mr. Mullenix presented what I allege to be a fraudulent or altered document falsely claiming that he had sole managing conservatorship of our daughter. Law enforcement officers declined to verify the authenticity of his document against official court records and instead accepted his claims without due diligence, often asserting that my file-stamped order was "fake" or "not in their system."

 

Specific Instances of Police Inaction and Mistreatment Include:

Dallas Police Department: Officers declined to enforce my possession time or initiate a custodial interference investigation, despite my presenting the 2019 order. They refused to review my file-stamped order in full and declined to verify its authenticity through the court clerk or legal channels.

 

Arlington Police Department: I made a formal report concerning a missed custody exchange, supported by timestamps, court documents, and text message history. The responding officers stated they "could not get involved in civil matters" despite Texas law recognizing custody interference as a criminal offense under Penal Code § 25.03. No follow-up was conducted.

 

Mesquite Police Department: Officers were provided with the court order and a video recording of Mr. Mullenix admitting he would not return the child. I requested a custodial interference report, but the officers refused to document the matter as such, instead treating it as a "misunderstanding" despite clear legal documentation.

 

In total, multiple incident reports across these departments were generated but none were investigated, pursued, or resulted in charges, despite supporting documentation, video/audio evidence, and witness statements.

 

Legal Basis and Concerns:

Under Texas Penal Code § 25.03, a person commits an offense if they knowingly retain a child in violation of a court order regarding custody or visitation. Law enforcement is authorized to intervene in such cases upon presentation of a valid court order, which I repeatedly provided. Refusal to investigate these matters may constitute official neglect of duty and denial of my right to equal protection under the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

 

Furthermore, the officers’ consistent refusal to recognize my valid court order, while accepting an unverified and potentially fraudulent document from the other parent, demonstrates not only bias and gender-based disparity, but also a failure to exercise reasonable care or neutral enforcement of court orders.

 

Conclusion and Request for Accountability:

I have made every effort to follow the law, provide evidence, and cooperate with law enforcement to protect my child and enforce my court-ordered rights. The failure by multiple departments to treat this matter seriously or act on credible evidence of interference has caused significant emotional distress, disruption to my parental rights, and potential ongoing harm to my daughter.

 

I respectfully request that this statement be entered into the record as part of my broader legal action and that appropriate authorities review the handling of my reports for potential administrative failure, misconduct, or violation of state law.

 

Even though the current enforced order is fraud, I complied with the Joint Managing Conservatorship Order dated January 3, 2019 including inncial obligations, and have actively encouraged communication between my daughter and Mr. Mullenix. On Father’s Day 2025, I involved the Amicus Attorney Benny Powell in written communication and facilitated calls and visitation. I even appeared at local police departments during his designated periods of possession. Despite these efforts, he has ignored visitation and communication attempts, and continues to act as though he has sole managing conservatorship, while I am being treated unfairly by the court system for following lawful orders.

This reflects ongoing emotional abuse, parental alienation, and potentially criminal interference under Texas Penal Code § 25.03.

 

Requested Action:

I respectfully request the following actions and information:

 

Written confirmation of which court order is currently enforceable on record.

 

Lawful return of the child Tatiana Mullenix back into my lawful and natural custody due to fraud, requested hearing for void ab initio of current enforced 2019 joint managing conservative and other temporary orders

 

Confirmation of my daughter’s current school enrollment and location.

 

Copies of any documentation submitted by Mr. Mullenix concerning her alleged enrollment in Atlanta.

 

Immediate facilitation of communication between me and my daughter.

 

Investigation into potential misconduct by OAG Office 413 and legal remedies under Chapter 87 of the Texas Government Code for removal of officials participating in fraud or rights violations.