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[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 Cleve Cullers to Truett Latimer, January 19, 1961]
Letter from Cleve Cullers to Truett Latimer discussing the Uniform Vehicle Code. He leaves a postscript that reads, "I don't like that pay-roll tax".
Date:
January 19, 1961
Creator:
Cullers, Cleve
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Members of the Abilene Landmen's Association, April 5, 1961]
Telegram from members of the Abilene Landmen's Association to Truett Latimer. They ask that he oppose House Bill 118.
Date:
April 5, 1961
Creator:
Abilene Landmen's Association
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer, March 28, 1961]
Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 575, the bill that would regulate the sale and carry of firearms, by Donald Shipley. He attaches a bulletin from the National Rifle Association referencing and discussing the bill. Mr. Shipley talks about his issues with certain parts of the bill.
Date:
March 28, 1961
Creator:
Wright, Allen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Hal Sayles to Truett Latimer, April 13, 1961]
Telegram from Hal Sayles to Truett Latimer urging him to support the sales tax. There is also a letter from Guy W. Shaw to Truett Latimer dated April 13, 1961. Mr. Shaw urges Mr. Latimer to support House Bill 118, the bill that would require a certificate on a contract of sale before can be accepted for recordation.
Date:
April 21, 1961
Creator:
Sayles, Hal
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eudora Hawkins to Pete Snelson, May 18, 1961]
Letter from Eudora Hawkins to Pete Snelson discussing the amendment to House Bill 652, the bill that would move the behind-the-wheel training phase of the Driver Education program outside school hours. Mr. Hawkins thinks this would lead to parents teaching their children how to drive, which he sees as a problem. He is opposed to the amendment and lists his reasons.
Date:
May 18, 1961
Creator:
Hawkins, Eudora
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Editor Pleads for Immediate Action On 12-Point Gambling Bill -- Signed by C. C. Wade]
Editorial from the February 21, 1961 issue of The Baptist Standard, detailing what happened during the hearing on House Joint Resolution 4 and asking that people contact their representatives to oppose the bill. There is a pre-printed letter on the editorial for one to sign and fill in their representative; It is signed by C. C. Wade and addressed to Truett Latimer. The last sentence of the third paragraph is subject to an annotation that reads, 'This is good! Don't give up! You have our prayers!'. The other side of the paper contains an article titled 'Safeguards Against Secularization'.
Date:
February 1961
Creator:
James, E. S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Robert E. Crozier to Truett Latimer, March 24, 1961]
Letter from Robert E. Crozier to Truett Latimer thanking him for the Eckhardt Amendment to Senate Bill 217.
Date:
March 24, 1961
Creator:
Crozier, Robert E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Whitaker to Truett Latimer, March 18, 1961]
Letter from David Whitaker to Truett Latimer asking that he oppose House Joint Resolution 4, the race track gambling bill.
Date:
March 18, 1961
Creator:
Whitaker, David
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mr. and Mrs. Len Johnson, March 21, 1961]
Telegram from Mr. and Mrs. Len Johnson for Truett Latimer expressing their opposition to House Joint Resolution 4.
Date:
March 21, 1961
Creator:
Johnson, Len & Johnson, Mrs. Len
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from J. P. Carson, Jr., March 20, 1961]
Telegram from J. P. Carson, Jr. for Truett Latimer asking that Mr. Latimer vote against House Bill 61.
Date:
March 20, 1961
Creator:
Carson, J. P., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Raymond Soloski to Truett Latimer, January 19, 1961]
Letter from Raymond Soloski to Truett Latimer discussing the expenditure of Texas. He criticizes the State Highway Department and thinks that it and other state agency spending should be looked into by a board of Texas businessmen. He also talks about taxes and opposes the payroll tax and the State income tax.
Date:
January 19, 1961
Creator:
Soloski, Raymond
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Alvin Thigpen, March 27, 1961]
Telegram from Alvin Thigpen for Truett Latimer urging him to oppose House Bill 539.
Date:
March 27, 1961
Creator:
Thigpen, Alvin
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Court Shepard to Truett Latimer, May 20, 1961]
Letter from Court Shepard to Truett Latimer thanking him for opposing the legalized gambling bill and for sending him a letter concerning the same bill.
Date:
May 20, 1961
Creator:
Shepard, Court
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George L. Minter to Truett Latimer, April 5, 1961]
Letter from George L. Minter to Truett Latimer discussing his views on House Bill 642 and 290, and House Joint Resolution 2 and 32.
Date:
April 5, 1961
Creator:
Minter, George L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dale Crawford to Truett Latimer, February 28, 1961]
Letter from Dale Crawford to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to House Bill 2.
Date:
February 28, 1961
Creator:
Crawford, Dale
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Moore to Truett Latimer, July 13, 1961]
Letter from Bill Moore to Truett Latimer urging him to vote for the Hale-Aiken recommendations and a tax measure to support it.
Date:
July 13, 1961
Creator:
Moore, Bill
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. J. Gist to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961]
Letter from B. J. Gist to Truett Latimer in support of House Bill 2.
Date:
February 27, 1961
Creator:
Gist, B. J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louis Solomon to Truett Latimer, May 9, 1961]
Letter from Louis Solomon to Truett Latimer discussing a bill that would tax all music and amusement machines at $10 a year.
Date:
May 9, 1961
Creator:
Solomon, Louis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Calvin E. Hubble to Truett Latimer, February 11, 1961]
Letter from Calvin E. Hubble to Truett Latimer opposing the bill that would legalize horse racing.
Date:
February 11, 1961
Creator:
Hubble, Calvin E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. E. H. Andrews to Truett Latimer, April 17, 1961]
Letter from Mrs. E. H. Andrews to Truett Latimer discussing her support of Senator Grady Hazlewood's lewd movie bill.
Date:
April 17, 1961
Creator:
Andrews, Mrs. E. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kit M. Parsons to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1961]
Letter from Kit M. Parsons to Truett Latimer thanking him for his help on their fight against House Bill 108.
Date:
February 20, 1961
Creator:
Parsons, Kit M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. L. C. Beaman to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961]
Letter from J. L. C. Beaman to Truett Latimer thanking him for opposing House Joint Resolution 4, the race track gambling bill.
Date:
February 27, 1961
Creator:
Beaman, J. L. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History