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What does Texas SR4 do?
Senate Resolution 4 is a ceremonial measure recognizing the retirement of Joseph C. Longway. It creates no new statutory obligations, regulatory mandates, or compliance requirements for private sector entities in Texas.
SR4
1st Special Session
Recognizing Joseph C. Longway on the occasion of his retirement.
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Effective:2025-09-01
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Compliance Analysis
Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
Implementation Timeline
- Effective Date: September 1, 2025
- Compliance Deadline: N/A. This resolution is honorary and requires no behavioral change from the business community.
- Agency Rulemaking: None. No regulatory agencies are tasked with interpreting or enforcing this resolution.
Immediate Action Plan
- Archive Immediately: File this legislation as "Non-Actionable/Ceremonial."
- Preserve Resources: Do not allocate legal or compliance budget to tracking this item.
- Maintain Status Quo: Continue current operations without modification.
Operational Changes Required
Contracts
No Impact. This resolution does not trigger force majeure clauses, require updates to Master Service Agreements (MSAs), or necessitate changes to vendor contracts.
Hiring/Training
No Impact. No new certifications, safety training, or HR policy updates are required.
Reporting & Record-Keeping
No Impact. There are no new filing requirements with the Secretary of State or the Department of Public Safety. Do not generate or retain data regarding this measure.
Fees & Costs
No Impact. This legislation imposes no new levies, surcharges, or administrative fees.
Strategic Ambiguities & Considerations
None. The text is strictly honorary and devoid of regulatory language. There are no provisions subject to future interpretation by the Attorney General or state agencies.
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Legislative Timeline
This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
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Senate Authors
Bill Text(with markup)
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| WHEREAS, Joseph C. Longway is retiring as the Northwest | ||
| Region chief of the Texas Department of Public Safety on August | ||
| 31, 2025, drawing to a close an exceptional career with the | ||
| agency that has spanned more than 36 years; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Joe Longway joined the ranks of the Texas | ||
| Department of Public Safety in October 1988, and after completing | ||
| training at the DPS Academy, he was stationed in Amarillo as a | ||
| highway patrol officer; he was later assigned to Houston, Groom, | ||
| and Lubbock, and he served as a narcotics investigator before | ||
| joining the criminal investigations division in 2009; he was | ||
| appointed as regional director in August 2019, and he has since | ||
| provided exceptional leadership to the agency's Northwest Texas | ||
| Region; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A veteran of the United States Air Force, | ||
| Mr. Longway holds a bachelor's degree from Wayland Baptist | ||
| University and an associate's degree from Chaminade University | ||
| of Honolulu; over the years, he has honed his abilities through | ||
| training at the DEA Drug Unit Commander's Academy, the | ||
| Northwestern University School of Police Staff & Command, and the | ||
| FBI National Academy; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Joe Longway has greatly benefited the people of | ||
| Texas through his stalwart dedication to the highest standards of | ||
| the law enforcement profession, and it is a pleasure to recognize | ||
| him as he concludes his remarkable tenure of public service; now, | ||
| therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th | ||
| Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Joseph | ||
| C. Longway on his retirement as the Northwest Region chief of the | ||
| Texas Department of Public Safety and extend to him sincere best | ||
| wishes for the future; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be | ||
| prepared for Mr. Longway as an expression of high regard from the | ||
| Texas Senate. | ||
| Perry | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on August 15, 2025. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
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Quick Reference
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SR4
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Who authored SR4?
SR4 was authored by Texas Senator Charles Perry during the 1st Special Session.
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When was SR4 signed into law?
SR4 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on August 15, 2025.
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How urgent is compliance with SR4?
The compliance urgency for SR4 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.
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What is the cost impact of SR4?
The cost impact of SR4 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
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What topics does SR4 address?
SR4 addresses topics including resolutions, resolutions--congratulatory & honorary and longway, joseph c..
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