05/18/2025
CEASE AND DESIST NOTICE – FALSE REPRESENTATION AND HARASSMENT
Dear Shannon Mathis, Scott Mathis, Jerry McBain, Elizabeth Neighbor, and any other Neighbor in Lake Lorraine Subdivision associated with the LLCO (Lake Lorraine Civic Organization),
This letter serves as your formal notice to immediately cease and desist from making false claims of authority as a representative of the Lake Lorraine Subdivision or any non-existent Homeowners Association (HOA), and from confronting or harassing residents or their children based on such claims.
On or about 05/18/2025, you approached minors at or near the community lake and falsely stated that you were the “president of the HOA” and that they were “not allowed to swim.” You were driving a silver Ford F150 with a black brush guard and identified yourself in a manner that caused confusion and alarm. There is no HOA in this subdivision, and you have no legal authority to restrict lake use or enforce fictitious rules especially to Lake Lorraine Subdivision Property Owners or their family or guests.
Your actions may constitute:
• False representation of authority (potentially actionable under Texas law),
• Harassment of minors,
• Interference with the peaceful enjoyment of property, and
• Creating a public nuisance.
Let this letter serve as your notice that:
1. You must immediately stop all claims to official authority within the subdivision.
2. You must not issue directives or attempt to enforce any rule or restriction related to lake access or community behavior.
3. You must refrain from confronting or intimidating any resident or guest, especially minors.
Should this conduct continue, I/we will not hesitate to take further legal action, including:
• Filing a formal complaint with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, and Conroe Police Department
• Notifying the District Attorney, and
• Pursuing civil remedies in the appropriate court.
This letter is sent in good faith with the hope that no further action will be necessary.
Ronnie Mauldin
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In Texas, falsely claiming to be an HOA officer and attempting to enforce non-existent rules can cross legal lines, particularly if the person:
• Impersonates an official position,
• Harasses or intimidates others, or
• Takes actions that interfere with property rights.
Here’s how it could break down legally:
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1. Criminal Impersonation / False Representation
Texas Penal Code § 37.11 – Impersonating a Public Servant
• This applies mostly to government roles, but in some cases, if a person falsely claims a position of authority (like HOA president) to compel behavior, a class A misdemeanor could apply.
• It becomes more serious if they issue fake notices, fines, or try to force compliance.
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2. Civil Harassment or Nuisance
If someone repeatedly confronts or intimidates neighbors, especially children, while claiming false authority, it could qualify as:
• Civil harassment (can support a restraining order or lawsuit), or
• Private nuisance if it disrupts enjoyment of property.
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3. Defamation or Misrepresentation
Making knowingly false statements of fact (e.g., “You’re not allowed to swim here, the HOA says so,” when no HOA exists) could potentially be:
• Misrepresentation if it causes someone to give up a right or act under false pretenses
• Defamation if their lies harm someone’s reputation
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4. HOA Fraud (if done in writing or with intent to collect money)
If a person distributes written notices, collects “fines,” or otherwise pretends to operate as a governing authority, it could be:
• Mail fraud, theft by deception, or forgery, depending on the method
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