A letter addressed to Representative Latimer and Senator Ratliff, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 2, 1959. Carswell advises, regarding the new State School both Latimer and Ratliff are working on to locate in or near Abilene, that if it were presented to popular vote it would be defeated. He discusses two reasons for his opposition in locating the school in Abilene.

A letter addressed to Representative Latimer and Senator Ratliff, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 4, 1959. Carswell suggests to Latimer and Ratliff that a tax bill be written to reduce the state debt, but to do so they will have to "clean out the mess there" addressing specifically the members with outside clients seeking special favors and legislation by and for organized groups, any group, every group.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman Taylor County Parole Board, from David W. Ratliff, The Senate of the State of Texas, Austin, dated May 7, 1959. Ratliff acknowledges his receipt of letters from Carswell dated May 2 and May 4 and expresses his appreciation for the thoughts expressed therein. He advises Carswell of the local support shown for the new state reformatory for Abilene as the reason for his actions and then addresses "a definite lack of leadership in Austin".

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Truett Latimer, Texas House of Representatives, Austin, dated May 12, 1959. Latimer expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell concerning "our Texas tax problem" and requests a reply as to what type of taxes Carswell would personally favor.

A letter written to Truett Latimer, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 19, 1959. Carswell replies to Latimer's request for his views regarding new taxes advising that he favors taxes on Natural Gas, Alcoholic beverages, Tobacco, Soft Drinks (Bottled) and the Governor's proposal to take over for the state dormant accounts stating that such should belong to all the people and not to a few stockholders of firms and corporations. He does not favor any new obligations, save of the severest necessity but favors the creation of a commission to make a study of the present tax system, and he opposes any legislation designed for any one's personal benefit.

A letter addressed to Senator David Ratliff and Representative Latimer, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 21, 1959. Carswell notes the Appropriations Bill passed amounting to more than two billion dollars and suggests the taxing of new items or fields not now taxed. He restates his opinion of the need of a joint committee to study the whole tax system.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from David W. Ratliff, The Senate of the State of Texas, Austin, dated May 26, 1959. Ratliff expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell regarding taxes, acknowledges the difficulty of the entire financial program and advises that Representative Atwell is considering introducing a resolution to provide a joint committee such as Carswell suggests.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Truett Latimer, Texas House of Representatives, Austin, dated May 26, 1959. Latimer expresses his appreciation for the letters from Carswell regarding the tax situation and advises that a sales tax or income tax is not probable because a majority of the House ran on the campaign pledge opposing such taxation. He advises that he is in favor of a bill that would transfer funds between programs, of raising the beer tax and that the Texas Tax Study Commission has been authorized to continue for another two years.

A letter written to Senator David Ratliff, State Senate, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 24, 1959. Carswell expresses his hope that Latimer will be able to "work out" a tax bill during the special session and that it will include the natural gas 'severance' tax and 'abandoned property' or 'unclaimed funds', both opposed by Governor Daniel.

A letter written to Mr. Truett Latimer, House of Representatives, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 24, 1959. Carswell expresses his hope that Latimer will be able to "work out" a tax bill during the special session and that it will include the natural gas 'severance' tax and 'abandoned property' or 'unclaimed funds', both opposed by Governor Daniel.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from David W. Ratliff, The Senate of the State of Texas, Austin, dated July 28, 1959. Ratliff advises of the many inquiries from the 24th Senatorial District regarding the present situation in the Legislature in Austin. His response concerns his view of the main difference between the House and Senate which is how to tax and how much to tax natural gas and then concludes his response with a summary of his voting record on taxation.