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[Letter from Rema Price to Truett Latimer, January 16, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Rema Price to Truett Latimer, January 16, 1957]

Letter from Rema Price to Truett Latimer discussing Latimer's request for a raise for members of the legislature, including himself. Price writes that the raise he is proposing is quite substantial and that his current salary is already double what most of his constituents earn. She also mentions that he voted against bills that would have benefited state employees and that many people regret voting for him. She asks him to respond and answer how he will vote on salary increases for state employees, a 40-hour work week for hospital and Special Schools employees, and increases in travel expenses per diem and per miles, as well as information about the Abilene State Hospital budget.
Date: January 16, 1957
Creator: Price, Rema
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ed Tapscott, May 16, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ed Tapscott, May 16, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Ed Tapscott discussing provisions in the Appropriation Bill that was initially opposed.
Date: May 16, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Preston Parker, April 16, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Preston Parker, April 16, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Preston Parker discussing House Bill 8 related to salary raises for teachers. Responding to a previous letter from Parker, Latimer writes that he objects to Parker's characterization of him being against improvements to the Texas education system and that he is one of the few members of the House to vote against all the amendments during debate of the General Appropriations Bill. Latimer also mentions his position against federal aid for education, which he offers to explain to Parker in more detail. He writes that he voted for a motion to insert an enacting clause in a dedication tax bill that was mistakenly left out but that the motion was defeated.
Date: April 16, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Glenn Biggs to Truett Latimer, February 16, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Glenn Biggs to Truett Latimer, February 16, 1957]

Letter from Glenn Biggs to Truett Latimer responding to Latimer's previous letter. Biggs writes that Pat Young, Chairman of the Junior-Senior Class Banquet Committee had asked him to write to Latimer to tell him they would like to engage John H. Winters to speak at the banquet.
Date: February 16, 1957
Creator: Biggs, Glenn
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to E. L. Thornton, May 16, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to E. L. Thornton, May 16, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to E. L. Thornton discussing the Sales Limitation Act, which was heard by the State Affairs Committee and is in a sub-committee. Latimer writes that the bill is unlikely to pass and that Thornton should not worry about it.
Date: May 16, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to U. B. Smith, January 16, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to U. B. Smith, January 16, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to U. B. Smith discussing meeting up in the future as well as in the the plans of Dr. Jim Thurman going into public education or higher education.
Date: January 16, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Glenn Biggs to John H. Winters, February 16, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Glenn Biggs to John H. Winters, February 16, 1957]

Letter from Glenn Biggs to John H. Winters discussing a Junior-Senior Banquet at Hardin-Simmons University. Biggs writes that the junior class would like Winters to speak at the banquet.
Date: February 16, 1957
Creator: Biggs, Glenn
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Paul Straus, April 16, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Paul Straus, April 16, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Paul Straus discussing an unnamed bill that would increase teachers' salaries. Latimer writes that until the General Appropriations bill has passed legislators will not know how much money is available in the General Revue Fund for new appropriations. He mentions that he voted for a motion to insert an enacting clause into a tax bill that had been left out by mistake but the motion did not pass but that he will do everything he can to pass a raise for teachers.
Date: April 16, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Marvin Veal, April 16, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Marvin Veal, April 16, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Marvin Veal discussing an enclosed letter from Secretary of State Zollie Zteakly concerning information Latimer requested about the Midwestern Security Investment Company. Latimer writes that since Veal is a stockholder he is also entitled to see their records.
Date: April 16, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James H. Kelley to Truett Latimer, September 16, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from James H. Kelley to Truett Latimer, September 16, 1957]

Letter from James H. Kelley to Truett Latimer discussing the 'VOD' in Abilene.
Date: September 16, 1957
Creator: Kelley, James Herschel
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Hugh H Welch, May 16, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Hugh H Welch, May 16, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Hugh H. Welch discussing Latimer's support for Senate Bill 407.
Date: May 16, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecil Warren to Truett Latimer, January 16, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Cecil Warren to Truett Latimer, January 16, 1957]

Letter from Cecil Warren of the Hotel Windsor in Abilene to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing issues with an unspecified property lease affected by the legislature.
Date: January 16, 1957
Creator: Warren, Cecil
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Rev. Elwin L. Skiles, April 16, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Rev. Elwin L. Skiles, April 16, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Rev. Elwin L. Skiles discussing House Bills 777 and 487. Latimer writes that he will do everything he can to see H.B. 487 passes.
Date: April 16, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. L. D. Pearson to Truett Latimer, February 16, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. L. D. Pearson to Truett Latimer, February 16, 1957]

Letter from Mrs. L. D. Pearson to Truett Latimer discussing House Bills 298, 297 and Senate Bills 71, 297, 45, and 44, which Pearson supports. Pearson writes that many Texas women are following Latimer's votes and that she believes the passage of the bills will ensure a higher quality of life for Texans.
Date: February 16, 1957
Creator: Pearson, Mrs. L. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to E. G. Perkins, February 16, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to E. G. Perkins, February 16, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to E. G. Perkins discussing unnamed legislation concerning the consolidation of schools. Latimer writes that he has not yet had a chance to review the legislation but will study it before he votes.
Date: January 16, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill E. Read to Truett Latimer, January 16, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Bill E. Read to Truett Latimer, January 16, 1957]

Letter from Bill E. Read to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer expressing opposition to proposed school consolidation legislation.
Date: January 16, 1957
Creator: Read, Bill E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to A. E. Wells, April 16, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to A. E. Wells, April 16, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to A. E. Wells discussing House Bill 8, which would increase teachers' salaries. Latimer writes that he understands teachers' frustration about the bill's delay, that he has told teachers he did not know how much money would be left in the General Revenue but that he was hopeful there would be enough to accommodate their request, and that he voted for a motion concerning the natural gas tax. He continues that the General Appropriations Bill should be out of committee soon and that should be able to resolve the issue before the legislature closes.
Date: April 16, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. W. Wade, January 16, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. W. Wade, January 16, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to J. W. Wade discussing an invitation to speak at a Pharmaceutical meeting. Latimer writes that, due to the legislative schedule, he could only speak on Thursday after 7 pm.
Date: January 16, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Troy Willis, January 16, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Troy Willis, January 16, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Troy Willis discussing unnamed legislation sponsored by the Texas Municipal Police. Latimer writes that he has not heard anything about the legislation yet but will respond to Willis once he has studied it.
Date: January 16, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to James A. Roberson, May 16, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to James A. Roberson, May 16, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to James A. Roberson discussing a driver education bill and other unnamed legislation, which Latimer writes will likely not pass due to lack of adequate funds.
Date: May 16, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to James A. Roberson, January 16, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to James A. Roberson, January 16, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to James A. Roberson discussing Roberson's request that Latimer support film centers in the state. Latimer writes that he has not yet read the recommendations from the Texas State Board of Education and does not know what the project would cost, but that he will respond to Roberson once has had a chance to study the proposal.
Date: January 16, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Virginia Johnson, September 16, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Virginia Johnson, September 16, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Virginia Johnson letting the latter know that he will not be able to attend a meeting on Thursday due to a previously scheduled engagement.
Date: September 16, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Ray Wilson to Truett Latimer, May 16, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Ray Wilson to Truett Latimer, May 16, 1957]

Letter from Mrs. Ray Wilson to Truett Latimer, on behalf of the Texas Motel Association, District 4, discussing opposition to the passage of the bill removing highways signs to 750 feet.
Date: May 16, 1957
Creator: Wilson, Mrs. Ray
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Ray Wilson to Truett Latimer, May 16, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Ray Wilson to Truett Latimer, May 16, 1957]

Letter from Mrs. Ray Wilson to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to the passage of a bill requiring a minimum wage of $1.00.
Date: May 16, 1957
Creator: Wilson, Mrs. Ray
System: The Portal to Texas History