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[Letter from Truett Latimer to William Murray, April 9, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to William Murray, April 9, 1962]

Letter from Truett Latimer to William Murray asking for information about a permit to haul grain and cotton on behalf of Shelby Fancher.
Date: April 9, 1962
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Anna Kay Haile to Truett Latimer, April 29, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Anna Kay Haile to Truett Latimer, April 29, 1961]

Letter from Anna Kay Haile to Truett Latimer asking Mr. Latimer to support House Joint Resolution 65.
Date: April 29, 1961
Creator: Haile, Anna Kay
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George S. Anderson to Truett Latimer, April 28, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from George S. Anderson to Truett Latimer, April 28, 1961]

Letter from George S. Anderson to Truett Latimer complaining about the level of commerce in Texas on Sundays. He wonders if there can be a law that would stop the selling of non-necessities on Sundays.
Date: April 28, 1961
Creator: Anderson, George S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. M. G. Bryan, April 28, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. M. G. Bryan, April 28, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. M. G. Bryan stating approval of House Joint Resolution 65.
Date: April 28, 1961
Creator: Bryan, Mrs. M. G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter A. Woodrum to Truett Latimer, April 28, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Walter A. Woodrum to Truett Latimer, April 28, 1961]

Letter from Walter A. Woodrum to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing his reasons for not supporting a proposal to place Banking Department funds under the control of the Legislature, citing negative past experience with a similar setup. Woodrum also expresses his issues with current taxation and asks for Latimer's opinion a proposed general sales tax.
Date: April 28, 1961
Creator: Woodrum, Walter A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Husdon Smart to Truett Latimer, April 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Husdon Smart to Truett Latimer, April 27, 1961]

Letter from Husdon Smart to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 118, a bill which would require an endorsement by a lawyer licensed by the State of Texas before certain instruments would be eligible to be filled for record, etc.
Date: April 27, 1961
Creator: Smart, Hudson
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pete Couch to Truett Latimer, April 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Pete Couch to Truett Latimer, April 27, 1961]

Letter from Pete Couch to Truett Latimer expressing his disapproval of House Bill 118. He says it favors attorneys and forces an unfair burden on small independent oilmen.
Date: April 27, 1961
Creator: Couch, Pete
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to John Womble, April 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to John Womble, April 27, 1961]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to John Womble enclosing a copy of HB 1082, a bill written by Representative Grainger McIlhany.
Date: April 27, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ila Griggs to Truett Latimer, April 26, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Ila Griggs to Truett Latimer, April 26, 1961]

Letter from Ila Griggs to Truett Latimer discussing the hearing of House Bill 9. Miss Griggs hopes that he will represent them [teachers] during the hearing and thanks him for his support of the bill. She also asks for his continued support of all elements of the Minimum Foundation Program of Education.
Date: April 26, 1961
Creator: Griggs, Ila
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Reed Ingalsbe to Truett Latimer, April 26, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Reed Ingalsbe to Truett Latimer, April 26, 1961]

Letter from Reed Ingalsbe to Truett Latimer thanking him for his previous letter. He also says that he will contact Senator David Ratliff and ask for his support.
Date: April 26, 1961
Creator: Ingalsbe, Reed
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. C. Hambrick to Truett Latimer, April 25, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from W. C. Hambrick to Truett Latimer, April 25, 1961]

Letter from W. C. Hambrick to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 1048 and a bill concerning the University of Houston. Pertaining to House Bill 1047, Mr. Hambrick feels a plan should be made to start paying off the state's debt as opposed to starting new expenditures. He then expresses support for the bill that concerns the University of Houston, speaking highly of the school and its importance.
Date: April 25, 1961
Creator: Hambrick, W. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to Truett Latimer, April 24, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Collier to Truett Latimer, April 24, 1961]

Letter from E. M. Collier to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer recommending Lena Clement in her application to be State Labor Investigator in Abilene.
Date: April 24, 1961
Creator: Collier, E. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Harkey to Truett Latimer, April 24, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Harkey to Truett Latimer, April 24, 1961]

Letter from Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Harkey to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to House Bill 118.
Date: April 24, 1961
Creator: Harkey, M. C. & Harkey, Mrs. M. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Oliver Jackson to Truett Latimer, April 24, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Oliver Jackson to Truett Latimer, April 24, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Oliver Jackson thanking him for the copies of House Resolution 507 he sent.
Date: April 24, 1961
Creator: Jackson, Oliver
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Theron Fergus to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from J. Theron Fergus to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1961]

Letter from J. Theron Fergus to Truett Latimer criticizing his vote against the sales tax. He also asks for an increase in the speed limit on Highway eighty.
Date: April 21, 1961
Creator: Fergus, J. Theron
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert H. Deegan to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Robert H. Deegan to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1961]

Letter from Robert H. Deegan to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing HB 61, a bill regulating out-of-state milk products, and his support for it based on his experience with milk inspections in Abilene.
Date: April 21, 1961
Creator: Deegan, Robert H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. A. Dickenson to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from W. A. Dickenson to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1961]

Letter from W. A. Dickenson to Truett Latimer discussing matters he would like to be turned into bills or riders.
Date: April 21, 1961
Creator: Dickenson, W. A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from A. C. Scott, April 21, 1961] (open access)

[Telegram from A. C. Scott, April 21, 1961]

Telegram from A. C. Scott to Truett Latimer stating that he dislikes the sales tax but favors it over any other tax.
Date: April 21, 1961
Creator: Scott, A. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Geo S. Anderson, April 21, 1961] (open access)

[Telegram from Geo S. Anderson, April 21, 1961]

Telegram from Geo S. Anderson for Truett Latimer discussing a law that would force everybody to close on Sundays.
Date: April 21, 1961
Creator: Anderson, Geo S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Hal Sayles to Truett Latimer, April 13, 1961] (open access)

[Telegram from Hal Sayles to Truett Latimer, April 13, 1961]

Telegram from Hal Sayles to Truett Latimer urging him to support the sales tax. There is also a letter from Guy W. Shaw to Truett Latimer dated April 13, 1961. Mr. Shaw urges Mr. Latimer to support House Bill 118, the bill that would require a certificate on a contract of sale before can be accepted for recordation.
Date: April 21, 1961
Creator: Sayles, Hal
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from J. C. Hunter Jr. to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1961] (open access)

[Telegram from J. C. Hunter Jr. to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1961]

Telegram sent to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer from J. C. Hunter Jr. expressing his support for the passage of a retail sales tax.
Date: April 21, 1961
Creator: Hunter, J. C., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Don Wooten to Truett Latimer, April 20, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Don Wooten to Truett Latimer, April 20, 1961]

Letter from Don Wooten to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 156.
Date: April 20, 1961
Creator: Wooten, Don
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Foey M. Shiflet to Truett Latimer, April 20, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Foey M. Shiflet to Truett Latimer, April 20, 1961]

Letter from Foey M. Shiflet to Truett Latimer stating his opposition to a selective sales tax on construction materials.
Date: April 20, 1961
Creator: Shiflet, Foey M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Earl W. Jones to Donald K. Shipley, April 19, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Earl W. Jones to Donald K. Shipley, April 19, 1961]

Letter from Earl W. Jones to Donald K. Shipley discussing House Bill 575, the bill that concerns the carrying of firearms.
Date: April 19, 1961
Creator: Jones, Earl W.
System: The Portal to Texas History