HR 2 Texas House · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Congratulating Joseph C. Longway on his retirement as the Northwest Region chief of the Texas Department of Public Safety.

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) adopted by the Texas House of Representatives. It formally congratulates Joseph C. Longway on retiring as Northwest Region Chief of the Texas Department of Public Safety after 36 years of service with the agency. The resolution recognizes his career spanning from 1988, including roles as a patrol officer, narcotics investigator, and regional director, and notes his military service and advanced training. The House extended best wishes to Longway and directed an official copy be prepared for him as a gesture of respect. The resolution was adopted on August 27, 2025, with no policy changes or direct impact on constituents.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Aug 2025

Committee Review

Aug 2025

House Passage

Aug 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Aug 15, 2025 Last action Aug 27, 2025

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The document appears to be a resolution honoring Joseph C. Longway's retirement from the Texas Department of Public Safety, not a legislative bill with policy changes. The main differences are formatting and layout adjustments between the introduced and enrolled versions, with no substantive policy modifications to scope, funding, eligibility, or requirements.

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Formatting and layout adjustments including spacing, line breaks, and text alignment between the introduced and enrolled versions of the resolution.

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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Aug 27, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

Aug 25, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors