The protective order contained no findings or allegations of family violence, nor any determination that Mr. Willis posed a threat to himself or others. It merely ordered both parties to stay away from one another.
Mr. Willis has had no contact with his former spouse since 2000, has been happily married to his current wife for more than 22 years, and has lived an entirely law-abiding life.
Despite these facts — and despite repeated efforts — the Georgia court has refused to dissolve the protective order, which notably contains no expiration date.
After DPS revoked Mr. Willis’ LTC, Texas Gun Rights Foundation accepted the case, with CJ Grisham serving as lead counsel.
In August 2025, TXGRF won a judgment in Bexar County Justice of the Peace Court overturning the revocation. DPS appealed that decision to County Court at Law No. 10, presided over by Judge Cesar Garcia.
Following a full hearing on the law and merits on December 19, 2025, TXGRF won again.
CJ Grisham demonstrated that the decades-old Georgia protective order did not meet the legal requirements for LTC disqualification under Texas Government Code §411.172 or 18 U.S.C. §922(g)(8).
Texas Gun Rights Foundation is now working with attorneys in Georgia to assist Mr. Willis in having the outdated protective order rescinded, ensuring no future attempts are made to infringe upon his rights.
This case underscores the danger of bureaucratic overreach and the real-world consequences of vague or indefinite court orders being weaponized decades later.
Texas Gun Rights & the Texas Gun Rights Foundation remains committed to defending the right of Texans to carry — with or without a license — and holding government agencies accountable when they unlawfully restrict those rights.
