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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 Diane Mitchell to Judy and Truett Latimer, January 2, 1961]
Letter from Diane Mitchell to Judy and Truett Latimer discussing the C.S.R. Bill, a bill that sets out to raise the standard of court reporters in Texas; she encloses [not included here] a copy of it. She also talks briefly about the tax on small businesses.
Date:
January 2, 1961
Creator:
Mitchell, Diane
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
[Letter from R. H. Linam to Truett Latimer, February 6, 1962]
Letter from R. H. Linam to Truett Latimer thanking him for considering House Bill 62.
Date:
February 6, 1962
Creator:
Linam, R. H.
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 Truett Latimer to M. Wanda Walton, April 19, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to M. Wanda Walton discussing House Bill 534. He says he is in support of the bill.
Date:
April 19, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to E. B. Germany, March 20, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to E. B. Germany discussing House Bill 156.
Date:
March 20, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
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 Truett Latimer to Hilton Shahan, February 27, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Hilton Shahan discussing a bill that would allow REA's to operate within city limits. Mr. Latimer says the bill had been in the House State Affairs Committee and was then referred to a sub-committee, which came to be in favor of the bill. Because of this, he feels the bill will soon be on the floor of the House. He assures that he will not support it.
Date:
February 27, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Frank Coalson, May 8, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Frank Coalson; He accepts her invitation to go deer hunting and assures her that he will support the teacher pay raise bill.
Date:
May 8, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Owen Thomas, May 1, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Judge Owen Thomas discussing appropriation bills for Juvenile Parole Boards.
Date:
May 1, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
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
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Taylor, March 2, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Taylor discussing House Bill 2, a bill that would amend the Texas Electric Cooperative Act. Mr. Latimer says he will give the bill his consideration.
Date:
March 2, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Bridges, February 23, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Bridges discussing a bill that would allow REA's to operate within city limits. Mr. Latimer says the bill had been in the House State Affairs Committee and was then referred to a sub-committee, which came to be in favor of the bill. Because of this, he feels the bill will soon be on the floor of the House. He assures that he will not support it.
Date:
February 23, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
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 Eudora Hawkins to Truett Latimer Discussing the Driver Education Program, May 18, 1961]
Letter from Eudora Hawkins to Truett Latimer discussing the Driver Education Program.
Date:
May 18, 1961
Creator:
Hawkins, Eudora
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to A. C. Scott, March 9, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to A. C. Scott discussing tax bills in the Legislature. He lets Mr. Scott know that his suggestion of a sales tax that would return a portion of the tax to the counties based on population would not be favorably in the Legislature. He also expresses his support for a bill that would replace ad valorem taxes on automobiles with an increase in the license fees for cars and trucks.
Date:
March 9, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
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