Texas House of Representatives honors the memory of Officer Sam Lively of the Tyler Police Department.

The Texas House of Representatives pays tribute to Officer Sam Lively, who served the Tyler Police Department until his passing on April 26, 2025, at age 25. Born in Dallas on November 23, 1999, Sam Lively grew up with his brothers, Phillip and Benjamin. He graduated from The University of Texas at Tyler and joined the Tyler Police Department on September 5, 2023. Officer Lively was active in his community, attending Green Acres Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Lindale, and enjoyed music, photography, hiking, golf, workouts, and marathons.

Texas House of Representatives honors the memory of Officer Sam Lively of the Tyler Police Department.

The Texas House of Representatives pays tribute to Officer Sam Lively, who served the Tyler Police Department until his passing on April 26, 2025, at age 25. Born in Dallas on November 23, 1999, Sam Lively grew up with his brothers, Phillip and Benjamin. He graduated from The University of Texas at Tyler and joined the Tyler Police Department on September 5, 2023. Officer Lively was active in his community, attending Green Acres Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Lindale, and enjoyed music, photography, hiking, golf, workouts, and marathons.