[Letter from Truett Latimer to Avery W. Smith, March 20, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Avery W. Smith, March 20, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Avery W. Smith discussing unnamed legislation concerning state-employed engineers and House Bill 133. Latimer writes that he believes the salaries for highway engineers in the current Appropriation Bill are adequate and that he supports H.B. 133.
Date: March 20, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Carlton O. Wainscott, March 20, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Carlton O. Wainscott, March 20, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Carlton O. Wainscott discussing House Bill 8 concerning a raise for teachers. Latimer writes that once the Appropriation Bill has passed legislators will know how much money is available in the General Revenue Fund for teachers' salaries and that he will support a raise for teachers. He also mentions an unnamed visual aid bill and transportation bill, which also will depend on how much funding is available. Latimer writes that a main water bill, which the legislature passed, will require a constitutional amendment that voters will vote on within the year.
Date: March 20, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Eli Rode, February 20, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Eli Rode, February 20, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Eli Rode discussing the Game and Fish Commission, which Latimer writes he will try to bring in line.
Date: February 20, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to H. E. Nicholas, March 20, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to H. E. Nicholas, March 20, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to H. E. Nicholas discussing Latimer's support for H.B. #547, known as the "Electric Cooperative Amendment Act." Latimer writes that he himself is a member of the Taylor Electric Co-Operative Inc. and he thanks Nicholas for his interest and support.
Date: March 20, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to H. Leo Tucker, March 20, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to H. Leo Tucker, March 20, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to H. Leo Tucker discussing an appropriations request for state-employed engineers. Latimer lists the proposed salaries for various groups of engineers and writes that he believes the increase is adequate.
Date: March 20, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Harold Dobbs, May 20, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Harold Dobbs, May 20, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Harold Dobbs discussing the passage of Texas House Bill #8 as well as the support that was given towards the bill.
Date: May 20, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. D. Perry, Jr., February 20, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. D. Perry, Jr., February 20, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to J. D. Perry, Jr. thanking him for his previous letter concerning the reorganization of the Texas Insurance Commission and letting him know the Attorney General's Office is drafting a bill to conform with the recommendations of Governor Daniel.
Date: February 20, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. Frank Wilson, February 20, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. Frank Wilson, February 20, 1957]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to judge J. Frank Wilson introducing HCR 13 (a resolution by Latimer ordering a study of the Texas Constitution) and related materials.
Date: February 20, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Scott, March 20, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Scott, March 20, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Scott discussing House Bill 487. Latimer writes that the bill has been heard in committee and referred to the Attorney General for a ruling on its constitutionality, and that Latimer will support it. He also mentions a bill he introduced to prohibit the sale of beer on Sunday and after 10 pm.
Date: March 20, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Pearl Parker, March 20, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Pearl Parker, March 20, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Pearl Parker discussing Latimer's support for House Bill 298, which he co-authored.
Date: March 20, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Rankin Russell, March 20, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Rankin Russell, March 20, 1957]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Rankin Russell discussing HB 547, the Electric Cooperative Amendment Act.
Date: March 20, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to S. H. Sanders, February 20, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to S. H. Sanders, February 20, 1957]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to judge S. H. Sanders enclosing a copy of HGR 13, a resolution requiring the Texas legislature to complete a study of the state constitution.
Date: February 20, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Virgil Patterson, March 20, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Virgil Patterson, March 20, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Virgil Patterson discussing Latimer's support for House Bill 547 known as the Electric Cooperative Amendment Act.
Date: March 20, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to W. C. Perkins, March 20, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to W. C. Perkins, March 20, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to W. C. Perkins discussing Latimer's support for House Bill 547 known as the Electric Cooperative Amendment Act.
Date: March 20, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to W. P. Scott, March 20, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to W. P. Scott, March 20, 1957]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to W. P. Scott expressing his support for HB 547, the Electric Cooperative Amendment Act.
Date: March 20, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Mahon to Truett Latimer, May 20, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from George Mahon to Truett Latimer, May 20, 1957]

Letter from George Mahon to Truett Latimer as words of gratitude for sending an extra copy of the Washington Post story concerning the Shoemaker testimony.
Date: May 20, 1957
Creator: Mahon, George
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. J. Reeves to Truett Latimer, March 20, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from E. J. Reeves to Truett Latimer, March 20, 1957]

Letter from E. J. Reeves to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 546 and Senate Bill 222 related to the reorganization of the Board of Insurance Commissioners. Reeves rights that the main difference between the two bills is that House Bill proposes a full-time Board of Commissioners whereas the Senate Bill proposes a part-time board. He favors the House Bill because he believes they need a full-time board.
Date: March 20, 1957
Creator: Reeves, E. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. J. Reeves to Truett Latimer, March 20, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from E. J. Reeves to Truett Latimer, March 20, 1957]

Letter from E. J. Reeves to Truett Latimer discussing Senate Bill 191 and House Bill 554, known as the Insurance Fair Trade Bills. Reeves writes that he generally approves of the legislation except for section 9, which he finds too vague and which would delegate legislative power to the Board of Insurance Commissioners, and subsection 6 of section 4, which would effectively prohibit participating policies. He also mentions that members of the Insurance Committee will likely be contacted by the Texas Legal Reserve Officials Association.
Date: March 20, 1957
Creator: Reeves, E. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Evan Allard Reiff, March 20, 1957] (open access)

[Telegram from Evan Allard Reiff, March 20, 1957]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Evan Allard Reiff congratulating Latimer on his legislative record.
Date: March 20, 1957
Creator: Reiff, Evan Allard
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1957]

Letter from Robert N. Richardson to Truett Latimer asking him to support House Bill 429, which would help provide a building for the State Library and Archives.
Date: February 20, 1957
Creator: Richardson, Rupert N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1957]

Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to Truett Latimer asking him to support House Bill 429 related to establishing a new building for the State Library and Archive.
Date: February 20, 1957
Creator: Richardson, Rupert N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. K. Rickel to Truett Latimer, March 20, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from C. K. Rickel to Truett Latimer, March 20, 1957]

Letter from C. K. Rickel to Truett Latimer discussing House Appropriations Bill 133 relating to the salaries of engineers working for the state. Rickel is concerned that the lack fo raises for state-registered engineers in middle brackets causes engineers to leave their positions for the private sector once they have completed their training. He asks Latimer to consider increasing these engineers' salaries to a level comparable to the private sector.
Date: March 20, 1957
Creator: Rickel, C. K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James A. Roberson to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from James A. Roberson to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1957]

Letter from James A. Roberson to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer enclosing a "a brief history of the Development of Audio-Visual Education," [not included here] and urging him to consider related bills HB 121 and HB 261.
Date: February 20, 1957
Creator: Roberson, James A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James O. Roberson to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from James O. Roberson to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1957]

Letter from James O. Roberson to Truett Latimer discussing an enclosed article from an issue of West Texas Today.
Date: February 20, 1957
Creator: Roberson, James O.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History