Demand Letter to Dishonest PAC Associated Republicans of Texas
Dr. Paul R. Chabot, Ed.D, MPA
Commander, USN
6710 Virginia Parkway STE 215-7
McKinney, TX 75071
July 25, 2022
Demand for Retractions
Associated Republicans of Texas
Mr. John L. Nau, III, Co-Chairman
Mr. Hector De Leon, Co-Chairman
807 Brazos Street, Suite 601
Austin, TX 78701
Dear Co-Chairmen of the Associated Republicans of Texas, Mr. John L. Nau III and Mr. Hector De Leon,
My name is Dr. Paul Chabot. I was a candidate for Texas State Representative in the 2022 Primary and 2022 Runoff Elections. I am writing this letter to demand that you retract false and defamatory statements about me. Further, you imply that I am lying, which in fact is defamatory.
On or about April 30th, your mailer arrived at voters mailing addresses in Texas House District 61 titled, “2022 Voter Guide House District 61,” attached as Exhibit A (2 pages).
The following is false, misleading, and defamatory, “Paul Chabot is on his 5th run for office after losing 4 times in California.” The truth is, “Paul Chabot lost 1 Primary race, won 2 Primary races, and lost 2 General Election races.”
The following is false, misleading, and defamatory, “Paul Chabot claims to have been a Senior Advisor for Law Enforcement, Justice and Drug Control Programs in both the Clinton and W. Bush Administration, but there is no record of his accomplishments or this title even existing.” The truth is, “Our comments regarding no record of his accomplishments was wrong because these are typically listed within employee personnel records to include employee performance records, which are confidential to the employee, as standard practice. We never asked Paul Chabot for his records. Paul Chabot has an exemplary service to the White House with outstanding accomplishments leading to his promotion to GS-14 from GS-9 over a 5+ year period. Promotions are based on accomplishments noted in yearly employee performance evaluations. Associated Republicans of Texas was wrong in implying in our mailer to you that Paul Chabot was lying about his employment and accomplishments.”
The following is false, misleading, and defamatory, “Paul Chabot applied for government grants of $2.1 million to provide drug awareness to more than 750 local kids from the same office as his campaign address. Chabot got paid over $350,000 with taxpayer money but didn’t meet 13 of the 18 objectives.” The truth is, “Paul Chabot did not apply for government grants of $2.1 million to provide drug awareness to more than 750 local kids, and Chabot did not get paid over $350,000 with taxpayer money.”
The following is false, misleading, and defamatory, “Paul Chabot claimed in state ethics reports to be stationed with the Navy in Fort Worth, but the Navy classifies Chabot as inactive. In 2017, Chabot claimed to be a 100% disabled veteran to qualify for the maximum tax exemption on property taxes. 100% disabled is very rare and obviously reserved for those in the most severe condition. Active and 100% disabled is not possible.” The truth is, “Paul Chabot was and remains stationed with the Navy in Fort Worth. Paul Chabot is a 100% Disabled Veteran. 100% disabled is not very rare and percentages that add up to 100% disabled vary on each service-member’s medical condition, with some service members disabilities ratings exceeding 200%. Further, Chabot was and continues to serve in the U.S. Navy Reserves, and therefore, yes, 100% disabled and active is the truth, and the Department of Defense and the Department of Navy retain countless service-members with disability ratings from the VA. Paul Chabot lawfully complies with the 100% exemption from Texas property taxes, which is certified by Collin County. According to the VA, a Service Member can receive 100% disability rating for a number of injuries, which the VA computes based on thorough medical evaluations, and the injuries as in all health records of citizens, is personal and confidential. Either a Veteran has one service-connected condition that meets the 100% rating criteria specified for that condition, or the veteran has multiple service-connected conditions whose individual disability ratings combine to 100%. Further, there are 4 types of 100% disabled veterans and the Associated Republicans of Texas mail piece lumped Paul Chabot into what they refer to as ‘most severe,’ with no evidence. In truth, the four types of 100% ratings, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs Code 3.3.40 include Service-Connected; Total Disability/Individual Unemployability; Temporary 100 Percent Disability Rating; Permanent and Total.”
The following is false, misleading, and defamatory, “…voters should not trust Paul Chabot. There are too many inconsistencies and exaggerations from Chabot.” The truth is, “Associated Republicans of Texas is in no position to judge the truthfulness of Paul Chabot based on the above false, misleading and defamatory comments we made against him, and the Associated Republicans of Texas was wrong in stating there are too many inconsistencies and exaggerations.”
Demand is hereby made that within 30 days of today’s date, you will: mail a retraction letter to every household that received Exhibit A. You will state that you made false statements regarding me, followed by the corrections listed above (the truth is…). Further, you will provide proof of the mailing by sending me the following via certified mail, a) copy of retraction letter/mailer b) USPS receipt identifying number of pieces mailed, cost, method, date, payment showing “paid” c) addresses mailed, and, send to my address listed on page 1, via certified mail.
I am requesting that you inform your Vice Chairman, Candidates Committee Co-Chairman, Finance Committee Co-Chairmen, and 36 Board of Director Members of this letter, and Exhibit A.
Exodus 23:1 “The Lord continued, “Never spread false rumors. Don’t join forces with wicked people by giving false testimony.”
“Since a good name and a person's good reputation is such a valuable thing that can be ruined through slanderous lips, God considers it evil and he hates it. According to James 3:15-16, the practice of slander is demonic. People who engage in slandering other people are being led by demons—not the Spirit of God.” – Josh Buice, Pastor
Respectfully,
Dr. Paul R. Chabot, Ed.D, MPA
Commander, USN
Enclosure: Exhibit A (2-pages)
