[Letter from John L. Tracy to Truett Latimer, January 31, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from John L. Tracy to Truett Latimer, January 31, 1957]

Letter from John L. Tracy to Truett Latimer asking him to vote against House Bill 27, which Tracy does not believe is in the best interest of the public or the insurance industry.
Date: January 31, 1957
Creator: Tracy, John L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to A. E. Wells, January 31, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to A. E. Wells, January 31, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to A. E. Wells discussing concerning an unnamed bill related to teachers' salaries during the 53rd Legislature. Latimer asks Wells to let him know of any rumors he hears so Latimer can address them and explains that he previously asked Wells for a list of teachers in the Abilene Public Schools because he plans to send them a letter about the situation so they are aware they are not the only in Texas needing more money. He also says he is hopeful they can find a solution and suggests Wells contact Mr. Sturgeon at the Texas State Teachers Association to draft a proposed bill exempting teachers from jury duty.
Date: January 31, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bill, January 31, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bill, January 31, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Bill discussing House Bill 54, which Latimer writes needs to be amended before he can support it. He writes that the $500 licensing fee is too high, that the bill does not specify how this money would be spent, and that the limitation of one license per 10,000 people is monopolistic. Latimer also writes that he has not yet had time to consider House Bills 22 and 13 but that he will respond soon and includes copies of House Bills 54 and 13 with his letter.
Date: January 31, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Gus S. Wortham, January 31, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Gus S. Wortham, January 31, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Gus S. Wortham discussing concerning an unnamed bill related to automobile rating. Latimer writes that as a former insurance agent he understands what direct writing companies are trying to do and that he will oppose the bill.
Date: January 31, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to R. H. Tatum, January 31, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to R. H. Tatum, January 31, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to R H. Tatum discussing Senate Bill 54, which Tatum previously asked him to support. Latimer writes that although he agrees loan businesses in Texas need to be regulated he has several objections that need to be resolved before he will support the bill. He feels the licensing fee is too high, that the bill needs to specify how the fees will be spent, and that the limit of one license per 10,000 people is monopolistic. Latimer also writes that he he has not yet had a chance to consider House Bills 22 and 13 but that he will look over them in the following days.
Date: January 31, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to W. W. Wilson, January 31, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to W. W. Wilson, January 31, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to W. W. Wilson letting him know that he will not be able to attend the Annual Southwestern Livestock Show & Championship Radio.
Date: January 31, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Walter Richter, January 31, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Walter Richter, January 31, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Walter Richter discussing discussing Senate Bill 54, which Richter previously asked him to support. Latimer writes that although he agrees loan businesses in Texas need to be regulated he has several objections that need to be resolved before he will support the bill. He feels the licensing fee is too high, that the bill needs to specify how the fees will be spent, and that the limit of one license per 10,000 people is monopolistic. Latimer also writes that he he has not yet had a chance to consider House Bills 22 and 13 but that he will look over them in the following days.
Date: January 31, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to George W. Overshiner, January 30, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to George W. Overshiner, January 30, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to George W. Overshiner discussing Latimer's objections to S.B. 54, which concerns the regulation of loan businesses. Latimer suggests the bill be amended to lower the annual licensing fee and to specify where it will be spent and also recommends the limitation on one license per 10,000 people be removed.
Date: January 30, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Whitney C. Rowland, January 30, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Whitney C. Rowland, January 30, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Whitney C. Rowland discussing pay increases for engineers employed by the State Highway Department. He assures that supporters of the bill will have a fair hearing when it comes before the Appropriation Committee.
Date: January 30, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Elaine Suggs, January 30, 1957] (open access)

[Telegram from Elaine Suggs, January 30, 1957]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Elaine Suggs asking Latimer to oppose House Bill 4, which Suggs believes is written to defeat a democrat in an upcoming special election.
Date: January 30, 1957
Creator: Suggs, Elaine
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Herman Whatley, January 30, 1957] (open access)

[Telegram from Herman Whatley, January 30, 1957]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Herman Whatley regarding Whatley's opposition to a run-off for a senate race because of the added expense.
Date: January 30, 1957
Creator: Whatley, Herman
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus S. Wortham to Truett Latimer, January 29, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Gus S. Wortham to Truett Latimer, January 29, 1957]

Letter from Gus S. Wortham to Truett Latimer discussing Senate Bill 26 by Senator Secrest and House Bill 27 by Representative Talasek, which would amend the Texas Automobile Rating Law. Wortham writes that the Association of Texas Fire & Casualty Companies is unanimously opposed to the bills as written and includes a list of the companies that are members of the association. He mentions that additional material is enclosed that explains Texas insurance companies are against the legislation and asks Latimer to oppose the bills when they come up for a vote.
Date: January 29, 1957
Creator: Wortham, Gus S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jay Storey to Truett Latimer, January 29, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Jay Storey to Truett Latimer, January 29, 1957]

Letter from Jay Storey to Truett Latimer discussing Latimer's lack of attendance at meetings of the Abilene Rotary Club and his subsequent dropping from the club rolls.
Date: January 29, 1957
Creator: Storey, Jay
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Rema Price to Truett Latimer, January 29, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Rema Price to Truett Latimer, January 29, 1957]

Letter from Mrs. Rema Price to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for the records he provided.
Date: January 29, 1957
Creator: Price, Mrs. Rema
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bill E. Read, January 29, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bill E. Read, January 29, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Bill E. Read discussing unnamed legislation to consolidate schools recommended by the Texas Board of Education. Latimer writes that he believes the bill would close smaller schools and destroy smaller communities and that he will do everything he can to defeat it.
Date: January 29, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to D. P. Russey, January 29, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to D. P. Russey, January 29, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to D. P. Russey forwarding him the January edition of the Texas Tax Journal, which includes an article about the purchase of printing by the state of Texas.
Date: January 29, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Frank Smith, January 29, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Frank Smith, January 29, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Frank Smith discussing H.B. #28, which was proposed by Paul Brashear and pertains to the 42nd Judicial District Court. Latimer asks Smith to present the proposed bill to the Taylor County Bar Association to get feedback on which way Latimer should vote.
Date: January 29, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to French M. Robertson, January 29, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to French M. Robertson, January 29, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to French M. Robertson discussing the appropriation hearing for the Prison System.
Date: January 29, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Herschel Schooley, January 29, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Herschel Schooley, January 29, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Herschel Schooley, director of the Department of Defense's Office of Public Information, thanking him for sending "some good information on Charlie Pond," asking that he forward any news items "that will be of interest to Hardin-Simmons Exes," and discussing the relationship between Dyess Air Force Base and Abilene.
Date: January 29, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to S. P. Wright, January 29, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to S. P. Wright, January 29, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to W. P. Wright forwarding him a copy of the budget request for the Texas Aeronautics Commission.
Date: January 29, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George W. Overshiner to Truett Latimer, January 28, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from George W. Overshiner to Truett Latimer, January 28, 1957]

Letter from attorney George W. Overshiner to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing SB 54, a bill regulating small loan businesses, and HB 13, a bill benefiting larger loan companies. Overshiner urges that Latimer support the former and oppose the latter.
Date: January 28, 1957
Creator: Overshiner, George W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Arch Lewis, January 28, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Arch Lewis, January 28, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Arch Lewis discussing House Bill 25. Mr. Latimer says he is waiting for the bill's final draft before he makes a decision.
Date: January 28, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jack Richards, January 28, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jack Richards, January 28, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Jack Richards discussing Latimer's opposition to unnamed legislation recommended by the Texas Board of Education that would consolidate schools. Latimer writes he believes this would close smaller schools and destroy smaller communities and that he will do everything possible to defeat the bill.
Date: January 28, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to James B. Roark, January 28, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to James B. Roark, January 28, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to James B. Roark discussing House Bill 156. Latimer writes that he has not yet had a chance to look over the bill but that he will give it his consideration.
Date: January 28, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History