[Telegram from Dr. and Mrs. L. R. Chapman, July 27, 1961] (open access)

[Telegram from Dr. and Mrs. L. R. Chapman, July 27, 1961]

Telegram from Dr. and Mrs. L. R. Chapman for Truett Latimer asking that he support House Bill 24, the water pollution bill.
Date: July 27, 1961
Creator: Chapman, L. R. & Chapman, Mrs. L. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from the Dealers Association, July 26, 1961] (open access)

[Telegram from the Dealers Association, July 26, 1961]

Telegram from the Dealers Association for Truett Latimer, requesting that he vote for the amendment of House Bill 20.
Date: July 26, 1961
Creator: Dealers Association
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ila Griggs to Truett Latimer, July 9, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Ila Griggs to Truett Latimer, July 9, 1961]

Letter from Ila Griggs to Truett Latimer commending him for his support of the Hale-Aiken Education Program. She asks that he help with the financing of the program.
Date: July 9, 1961
Creator: Griggs, Ila
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from J. C. Haller to Truett Latimer, July 13, 1961]

Postcard from J. C. Haller to Truett Latimer asking him to oppose a bill that would allow dentists from the army and other states to practice in Texas.
Date: July 13, 1961
Creator: Haller, J. C.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Ira Harrison to Truett Latimer, July 17, 1961]

Postcard from Ira Harrison to Truett Latimer discussing the sales tax bill and the bill to raise teachers' salaries.
Date: July 17, 1961
Creator: Harrison, Ira
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eudora Hawkins to Truett Latimer, July 26, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Eudora Hawkins to Truett Latimer, July 26, 1961]

Letter from Eudora Hawkins to Truett Latimer asking for a copy of Maco Stewart's House Bill 38 and any other bill Mr. Stewart introduces that affects Driver Education.
Date: July 26, 1961
Creator: Hawkins, Eudora
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eudora Hawkins to Truett Latimer, July 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Eudora Hawkins to Truett Latimer, July 27, 1961]

Letter from Eudora Hawkins to Truett Latimer asking for a copy of House Bill 116 by Stewart and Wilson.
Date: July 27, 1961
Creator: Hawkins, Eudora
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Zane E. Jones to Truett Latimer, July 7, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Zane E. Jones to Truett Latimer, July 7, 1961]

Letter from Zane E. Jones to Truett Latimer urging him to help remove the Reciprocity Clause from the Dental Appropriations of the General Appropriation Bill.
Date: July 7, 1961
Creator: Jones, Zane E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to A. M. McIlwain, July 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to A. M. McIlwain, July 27, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to A. M. McIlwain discussing the amendments to House Bill 20 that would place a two percent sales tax on automobiles on the trading difference only. Mr. Latimer says he voted for this amendment.
Date: July 27, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Arthur E. Hall, Jr., July 13, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Arthur E. Hall, Jr., July 13, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Arthur E. Hall, Jr. discussing a rider in the General Appropriations Bill. Mr. Latimer says he will do what he can to remove it from the bill.
Date: July 13, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ben Barbee, July 25, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ben Barbee, July 25, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Ben Barbee; He encloses a copy of House Bill 24, a bill that passed the House and is pending in the Senate.
Date: July 25, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bob Dickenson, July 19, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bob Dickenson, July 19, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Bob Dickenson thanking him for sending a copy of his letter to Governor Daniel. The letter was in response to Governor Daniels's appearance on a television program discussing the tax situation in Texas. He and Mr. Dickenson both agree on the broad-based sales tax being the best method to fix the state's financial issues.
Date: July 19, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Fred C. Old, Jr., July 19, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Fred C. Old, Jr., July 19, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Fred C. Old, Jr. thanking him for sending a copy of his letter to Governor Daniel. The letter was in response to Governor Daniels's appearance on a television program discussing the tax situation in Texas. He and Mr. Old both agree on broad-based sales taxes being the best method to fix the state's financial issues.
Date: July 19, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to George A. Dawson, July 19, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to George A. Dawson, July 19, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to George A. Dawson thanking him for sending a copy of his letter to Governor Daniel. The letter was in response to Governor Daniels's appearance on a television program discussing the tax situation in Texas. He and Mr. Dawson both agree on the broad-based sales tax being the best method to fix the state's financial issues.
Date: July 19, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Horace Holly, July 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Horace Holly, July 27, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Horace Holly discussing the amendments to House Bill 20 that would place a two percent sales tax on automobiles on the trading difference only. Mr. Latimer says he voted for this amendment.
Date: July 27, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jack Hughes, July 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jack Hughes, July 27, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Jack Hughes discussing the amendments to House Bill 20 that would place a two percent sales tax on automobiles on the trading difference only. Mr. Latimer says he voted for this amendment.
Date: July 27, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to John N. Cleveland, July 19, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to John N. Cleveland, July 19, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to John N. Cleveland discussing the sales tax on automobiles. Mr. Latimer lets him know that there had been an amendment to the tax bill that takes care of the problem he had with it.
Date: July 19, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Max Fergus, July 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Max Fergus, July 27, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Max Fergus discussing the amendments to House Bill 20 that would place a two per cent sales tax on automobiles on the trading difference only. Mr. Latimer says he voted for this amendment.
Date: July 27, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. A. John, July 13, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. A. John, July 13, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. A. John discussing the taxing of alcoholic beverages, the possible passage of a sales tax, and the Lobby Control Law.
Date: July 13, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Sonntag, July 19, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Sonntag, July 19, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Sonntag discussing an amendment to the teacher pay raise bill. He also assures that he will not support a sales tax that does not exempt food and drugs.
Date: July 19, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Nelson Quinn, July 18, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Nelson Quinn, July 18, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Nelson Quinn; He encloses two copies of House Bill 66, a bill concerning firearms.
Date: July 18, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to O. L. Francis, July 12, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to O. L. Francis, July 12, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to O. L. Francis discussing tax laws in the state. He assures Mr. Francis that he would vote for an increase in the taxation of alcoholic drinks and lets him know that most forms of entertainment are already taxed. He also encloses an article from the Dallas Standard concerning Governor Daniels and the liquor industry.
Date: July 12, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History