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[Telegram from Horace D. Wilkerson to Truett Latimer, April 11, 1955]
Telegram sent to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer from Horace D. Wilkerson urging him to support HB 714.
Date:
April 11, 1955
Creator:
Wilkerson, Horace D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Woodward to Truett Latimer, February 17, 1955]
Letter from Jack Woodward of the Texas Independent Owners Association to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing the Natural Gas Economic Waste Bill and urging his support of it.
Date:
February 17, 1955
Creator:
Woodward, Jack
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Clark to Truett Latimer, February 11, 1955]
Letter from J. E. Clark to Truett Latimer criticizing the annexation laws in Texas.
Date:
February 11, 1955
Creator:
Clark, J. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred H. Husbands to Members of the Legislature, April 1, 1955]
Letter from Fred H. Husbands to Members of the Legislature urging them to consider the budget requested by the State Board of Water Engineers and the Texas Water Resources Committee.
Date:
April 1, 1955
Creator:
Husbands, Fred H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Texas Association for Fair Annexation to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1955]
Letter from Texas Association for Fair Annexation to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 307, a bill aiming to give relief to Texans who have been victimized by involuntary annexations. They go on to explain the broader effects of the current annexation law.
Date:
April 15, 1955
Creator:
Texas Association for Fair Annexation
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Advisory Committee on the State Film Library to Thomas B. Ramey, March 7, 1955]
Letter from the Advisory Committee on the State Film Library to Thomas B. Ramey; They attach their report on the need for and use of educational films as instructional materials, the historical development of the educational film in Texas public schools, the status of the film program, and the present problem which faces the State in connection with the film program. The report also includes their recommendations.
Date:
March 7, 1955
Creator:
Advisory Committee on the State Film Library
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jerry R. Holleman Discussing S.B. 44]
Letter from Jerry R. Holleman discussing Senate Bill 44, also known as the Ford Motor Company Bill. Mr. Holleman urges the recipient(s) to oppose it and Senate Bill 286. He goes into further detail about the provisions of Senate Bill 44, its effects, and the discussion being had about it.
Date:
1955~
Creator:
Holleman, Jerry R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Earl Rudder to A. Shivers, J. B. Shepperd, and the Texas Legislature, March 14, 1955]
Letter from J. Earl Rudder to A. Shivers, J. B. Shepperd, and the Texas Legislature; The letter serves as a report of what he has done so far as the Land Commissioner and Chairman of the Veterans' Land Board.
Date:
March 14, 1955
Creator:
Rudder, J. Earl
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles R. Eversole to Joe R. Pool, April 1, 1955]
Letter from Charles R. Eversole to Joe R. Pool opposing an amendment to House Bill 173, formerly known as Senate Bill 15.
Date:
April 1, 1955
Creator:
Eversole, Charles R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ottis E. Lock Discussing the Report of State Expenditures, February 17, 1955]
Letter from Ottis E. Lock discussing the report of State expenditures for the Fiscal year ending August 31, 1954. He encloses the report [not included here] and emphasizes its importance and what it means for future fiscal issues and appropriations.
Date:
February 17, 1955
Creator:
Lock, Ottis E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Clark to Truett Latimer, May 3, 1955]
Letter from J. E. Clark to Truett Latimer discussing the annexation law in Texas, he feels the present law gives cities too much arbitrary power over areas close to them. Mr. Clark asks that he support House Bills 605 and 307; Both bills relate to the annex law. He also attaches a map showing annexations made by El Paso and an addendum sheet on the same annexation.
Date:
May 3, 1955
Creator:
Clark, J. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. F. Shane to Charles Murphy, March 16, 1955]
Letter from M. F. Shane to Charles Murphy asking that he oppose Senate Bill 301.
Date:
March 16, 1955
Creator:
Shane, M. F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. W. H. Gilbert to Truett Latimer, March 6, 1955]
Letter from Mrs. W. H. Gilbert to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to House Bill 346.
Date:
March 6, 1955
Creator:
Gilbert, Mrs. W. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Griffith to Truett Latimer, April 4, 1955]
Letter from W. W. Griffith to Truett Latimer opposing the Trinity Canal Project. He explains how the project would negatively affect the freight business.
Date:
April 4, 1955
Creator:
Griffith, W. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. A. Fisher to Truett Latimer, February 10, 1955]
Letter from G. A. Fisher to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 7. He trusts that Mr. Latimer will oppose the bill.
Date:
February 10, 1955
Creator:
Fisher, G. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. J. Gist to Truett Latimer, April 10, 1955]
Letter from B. J. Gist to Truett Latimer discussing the feed control bill.
Date:
April 10, 1955
Creator:
Gist, B. J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. E. Helunle to Carlton Moore, Sr., March 17, 1955]
Letter from C. E. Helunle to Carlton Moore, Sr. asking him to oppose Senate Bill 301.
Date:
March 17, 1955
Creator:
Helunle, C. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack S. Herndon to Truett Latimer, February 9, 1955]
Letter from Jack S. Herndon to Truett Latimer opposing legislation that would remove state aid from a branch of the Ranger Junior College that offers night classes. Mr. Henrdon summarizes his current living situation and why the night classes are important to him.
Date:
February 9, 1955
Creator:
Herndon, Jack S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Ben Cabell, March 30, 1955]
Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Ben Cabell regarding opposition to powerful railroad lobbyists.
Date:
March 30, 1955
Creator:
Cabell, Ben
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from M. H. Clark, March 28, 1955]
Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from M. H. Clark regarding support Texas House Bill 7, the Natural Gas Economic Waste Bill.
Date:
March 28, 1955
Creator:
Clark, M. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Avis Altman to Truett Latimer, February 10, 1955]
Letter from Avis Altman to Truett Latimer inviting him to speak on a panel discussing water legislation at the Sixth District Texas Federation of Women's Clubs' convention.
Date:
February 10, 1955
Creator:
Altman, Avis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, February 9, 1955]
Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer discussing his the people's appreciation of Latimer opposition to a 5 day week for bank service.
Date:
February 9, 1955
Creator:
Burkett, Omar
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James and Mickey Cassle to Truett Latimer, April 5, 1955]
Letter from James and Mickey Cassle to Truett Latimer discussing difference of stances on the Trinity River Bill and Representative Anderson's precinct amendment.
Date:
April 5, 1955
Creator:
Cassle, James & Cassle, Mickey
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard Balzer to Truett Latimer, March 3, 1955]
Letter from Richard Balzer to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #20 and stating that Houston is likely the originator of any opposition to the bill.
Date:
March 3, 1955
Creator:
Balzer, Richard
System:
The Portal to Texas History