[Letter from Truett Latimer to Frank Schatz, July 14, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Frank Schatz, July 14, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Frank Schatz discussing the tax problems in Texas. He disagrees with Mr. Schatz's suggestion of a tax on soft drinks and suggests it would be better to increase the tax on beer. He also lets him know that he voted for a bill akin to a retail sales tax that would exclude basic necessities like food and drugs. He finally informs him that the Texas Research League recommended some money-saving features and that he voted for a bill that would remove school superintendents in counties where they aren't needed.
Date: July 14, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. George, July 14, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. George, July 14, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. George discussing various topics in the Legislature including the Lobby Control Act, the taxation on natural resources, the taxation on alcoholic beverages and cigarettes, and House Bill 334.
Date: July 14, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlton Wilde to Truett Latimer, April 14, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Carlton Wilde to Truett Latimer, April 14, 1961]

Letter from Carlton Wilde to Truett Latimer urging him to vote against House Bill 363.
Date: April 14, 1961
Creator: Wilde, Carlton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kirk Jordan to Truett Latimer, April 14, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Kirk Jordan to Truett Latimer, April 14, 1961]

Letter from Kirk Jordan to Truett Latimer expressing his opposition to House Bill 118.
Date: April 14, 1961
Creator: Jordan, Kirk
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Troy A. Powell to Truett Latimer, April 14, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Troy A. Powell to Truett Latimer, April 14, 1961]

Letter from Troy A. Powell to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to House Bill 118.
Date: April 14, 1961
Creator: Powell, Troy A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Truett Latimer Opposing Resolution 575, April 14, 1961] (open access)

[Letter to Truett Latimer Opposing Resolution 575, April 14, 1961]

Letter to Truett Latimer Opposing Resolution 575, the law concerning the sale and carrying of firearms by individuals. The author urges Mr. Latimer to vote against it.
Date: April 14, 1961
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cam F. Dowell, Jr. to Truett Latimer, March 14, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Cam F. Dowell, Jr. to Truett Latimer, March 14, 1961]

Letter from Cam F. Dowel, Jr. to Truett Latimer commending Mr. Latimer for his vote on House Bill 470, which was defeated. He also says he is in support of a general state sales tax.
Date: March 14, 1961
Creator: Dowell, Cam F., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George R. Kloss to Truett Latimer, March 14, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from George R. Kloss to Truett Latimer, March 14, 1961]

Letter from George R. Kloss to Truett Latimer asking him to help defeat House Joint Resolution 4.
Date: March 14, 1961
Creator: Kloss, George R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Grant Jones to Truett Latimer, March 14, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Grant Jones to Truett Latimer, March 14, 1961]

Letter from Grant Jones to Truett Latimer thanking him for his work in regards to House Bill 19 being voted down.
Date: March 14, 1961
Creator: Jones, Grant
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Roy Filgo to Truett Latimer, March 14, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Roy Filgo to Truett Latimer, March 14, 1961]

Letter from Mrs. Roy Filgo to Truett Latimer asking that he vote against House Joint Resolutions 4 and 53.
Date: March 14, 1961
Creator: Filgo, Mrs. Roy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. D. Smith, Jr. to Truett Latimer, March 14, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from R. D. Smith, Jr. to Truett Latimer, March 14, 1961]

Letter from R. D. Smith, Jr. to Truett Latimer thanking him for his vote on House Bill 2.
Date: March 14, 1961
Creator: Smith, R. D., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Howard McMahon, March 14, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Howard McMahon, March 14, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Howard McMahon discussing Senate Bill 214. Mr. Latimer informs him that the bill has been referred to the Committee on Judiciary and that he requested a public hearing for it.
Date: March 14, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Joe C. Cook, March 14, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Joe C. Cook, March 14, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Joe C. Cook discussing tax issues in the legislature and her proposal of minimum wage laws.
Date: March 14, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. W. Hamilton to Truett Latimer, February 14, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from E. W. Hamilton to Truett Latimer, February 14, 1961]

Letter from E. W. Hamilton to Truett Latimer commending him for his stance against gambling and urging him to oppose two bills concerning the REA, Senate Bill 7 and House Bill 2.
Date: February 14, 1961
Creator: Hamilton, E. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Gray, Jr. to Truett Latimer, February 14, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from George Gray, Jr. to Truett Latimer, February 14, 1961]

Letter from George Gray, Jr. to Truett Latimer asking him to help defeat House Bill 2 and Senate Bill 7.
Date: February 14, 1961
Creator: Gray, George, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. E. Mayfield to Truett Latimer, February 14, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from M. E. Mayfield to Truett Latimer, February 14, 1961]

Letter from M. E. Mayfield to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose House Bill 2. He feels the Rural Electric Co-operation should stay in rural areas.
Date: February 14, 1961
Creator: Mayfield, M. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. V. Grayson to Truett Latimer, February 14, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from T. V. Grayson to Truett Latimer, February 14, 1961]

Letter from T. V. Grayson to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to Senate Bill 7.
Date: February 14, 1961
Creator: Grayson, T. V.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to John Treanor, February 14, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to John Treanor, February 14, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to John Treanor informing him of House Bill 343, a bill that would allow the Board for Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools to sell a piece of land he wanted.
Date: February 14, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to W. P. Wright, Jr., February 14, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to W. P. Wright, Jr., February 14, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to W. P. Wright, Jr. discussing the bill by Mr. McGregor, House Bill 84. Mr. Latimer says he will share his decision on the bill once he gets a copy of it. He also asks that Mr. Wright call him the next Friday morning.
Date: February 14, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter A. Meller to Truett Latimer, February 14, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Walter A. Meller to Truett Latimer, February 14, 1961]

Letter from Walter A. Meller to Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to House Bill 2 and Senate Bill 7.
Date: February 14, 1961
Creator: Meller, Walter A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen M. Boedeker to Truett Latimer, January 14, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Allen M. Boedeker to Truett Latimer, January 14, 1961]

Letter from Allen M. Boedeker to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for their previous visit. He also discusses the matter of San Angelo College turning into a four-year institution.
Date: January 14, 1961
Creator: Boedeker, Allen M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Will W. Hair to Truett Latimer, January 14, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Will W. Hair to Truett Latimer, January 14, 1961]

Letter from Mrs. Will W. Hair to Truett Latimer requesting that the contents of all the books used in the schools in Texas be screened by an expert.
Date: January 14, 1961
Creator: Hair, Mrs. Will W.
System: The Portal to Texas History