FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Texas Father Separated from Children 374 Days Launches Family Court Reform Advocacy (January 2026)

Proposed — not Texas law The SAFE SAPCR Act is draft legislation. It has not been introduced, has not passed either chamber, and is not in effect. Nothing on this page describes a rule a Texas court applies today.

January 5, 2026 | Houston, Texas

Last updated: August 26, 2026

HOUSTON, TX - SAFE SAPCR Texas (safesapcrtx.org) is reaching out to fathers rights advocates, media outlets, and legislators because we need help. Scott Willis, who built this project, had not held his children for 374 days as of this release on 5 January 2026 - though he talks to them almost every day, he cannot be with them.

SAFE SAPCR Texas is a Texas legal information project on family court procedure, run by one pro se litigant.

The Public Record

Harris County Court Cases (Publicly Verifiable)

  • Case 1196921 - Eviction Appeal - Judgment for Defendant (WON)
  • Case 233100181071 - Writ of Re-Entry - Temporarily Granted
  • Cause No. 202353496 - Habeas Corpus filing
  • Cause No. 202417675 - SAPCR proceedings

The Human Cost

374 Days

Since Scott Willis had held his children, as of this release on 5 January 2026. He talks to them almost every day, but cannot be with them.

"I have screamed in agony for my children until my voice is gone. I feel like I never had one to begin with."

- Scott Willis, Founder

The Mission

SAFE SAPCR Texas advocates for reform of Texas Rule 239a, which currently allows attorneys to certify a respondent's "last known address" without any verification requirement. This loophole enables service of process to wrong addresses, resulting in default judgments against parents who never received notice of custody proceedings.

The SAFE SAPCR Act would require:

Request for Support

We are asking for your support, your guidance, and your voice. Please visit safesapcrtx.org to learn more about this project.

Media Contact

Scott Willis, Founder

Email: info@safesapcrtx.org

Website: safesapcrtx.org

I miss my children.

Full Email Text (As Sent to Media & Advocates)

Subject: Texas Father Separated from Children 374 Days - SAFE SAPCR Texas Launch Dear [Organization/Outlet], I am reaching out to fellow advocates because I need help. I have not held my children in 374 days - though I talk to them almost every day, I cannot be with them. [As sent, 5 January 2026.] I am Scott Willis, who built SAFE SAPCR Texas (https://safesapcrtx.org), a legal information project on family court procedure in Texas. THE PUBLIC RECORD: - Case 1196921: Eviction Appeal - Judgment for Defendant (I WON) - Case 233100181071: Writ of Re-Entry - Temporarily Granted - Cause No. 202353496: Habeas Corpus filing - Cause No. 202417675: SAPCR proceedings THE HUMAN COST: 374 days since I have held my children [as sent, 5 January 2026]. I have screamed in agony for my children until my voice is gone. I feel like I never had one to begin with. I am asking for your support, your guidance, and your voice. Please visit https://safesapcrtx.org to learn more about this project. Email: info@safesapcrtx.org I miss my children. Scott Willis Founder, SAFE SAPCR Texas info@safesapcrtx.org