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HR 491

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

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Ryan Guillen

Texas House resolution honors Live Oak County Sheriff Larry R. Busby for achieving the longest sheriffal tenure in Texas history through ceremonial recognition.

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Bill Summary · HR 491

Legislative bill overview

HR 491 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Larry R. Busby, the sheriff of Live Oak County, for holding the longest tenure as an active sheriff in Texas history. The bill recognizes his service record and was adopted by the Texas House of Representatives.

Why is this important

While primarily ceremonial, the resolution acknowledges a significant professional milestone in Texas law enforcement and publicly validates sustained public service. Such recognitions can contribute to community morale and the institutional memory of state government achievements.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited substantive impact – This is a ceremonial resolution with no policy changes, budget allocations, or enforceable outcomes
  • Selective recognition – Questions may arise about whether other long-serving public officials across Texas receive comparable official recognition
  • Use of legislative time – Some argue legislative bodies should prioritize policy bills over ceremonial resolutions given competing priorities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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