Debt Collection¶
This section documents Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center's collection activity against Kevin Bass during ongoing TPIA disputes and legal proceedings.
Timeline Context
These collection activities occurred in December 2025, while Kevin Bass had active TPIA requests pending and was engaged in legal disputes with TTUHSC over records access and due process violations.
Overview¶
On December 15, 2025, TTUHSC notified Kevin Bass that his account had been placed with Williams & Fudge, Inc., a third-party collection agency. The claimed balance is $30,458.20.
Kevin Bass immediately disputed the debt on December 16, requesting:
- Account marked as DISPUTED
- Collection activity paused pending verification
- Itemized ledger and basis for tuition/fees
TTUHSC's Student Business Services responded on December 19, directing Bass to file his dispute with the collection agency.
Key Facts¶
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Date Sent to Collections | December 15, 2025 |
| Collection Agency | Williams & Fudge, Inc. |
| Claimed Balance | $30,458.20 |
| Interest Charged | $0.00 |
| Fees Charged | $0.00 |
| Dispute Filed | December 16, 2025 |
| TTUHSC Response | December 19, 2025 |
Significance¶
This collection activity raises several concerns:
- Timing: Initiated during active legal/records disputes with the institution
- Documentation: No itemized basis for charges was provided prior to collection referral
- Process: TTUHSC directed disputes to the collection agency rather than addressing them institutionally
Correspondence¶
- Thread 1: Collection Dispute — 13 emails (Dec 15–19, 2025)
Related Records Requests¶
- Thread 39: TPIA Request — Debt Collection Records — Request for internal documentation of collection decision
See also: Email Correspondence Archive, TPIA & Records