HR 491 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Honoring Live Oak County Sheriff Larry R. Busby as the longest-serving sheriff in office in the State of Texas.

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring Sheriff Larry R. Busby of Live Oak County, Texas, for serving 44 years as sheriff - the longest tenure of any actively serving sheriff in Texas history. It formally recognizes his 12 consecutive terms since 1980, his community service, and his law enforcement career spanning five decades. The Texas House of Representatives adopted the resolution on March 31, 2025, to express "high regard" for his service. It has no policy impact or legal effect beyond the ceremonial acknowledgment.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 7, 2025 Last action Apr 1, 2025

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The document appears to be a resolution honoring Sheriff Larry R. Busby of Live Oak County, Texas, rather than a legislative bill with substantive policy changes. The text shows formatting and layout adjustments between versions, with the primary content remaining consistent across both versions. There are no substantive policy changes, funding modifications, or eligibility criteria alterations.

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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.

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Committee

Mar 31, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

Mar 17, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

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