[Tabulation of Votes on Ballot 249, July 1959] (open access)

[Tabulation of Votes on Ballot 249, July 1959]

Summary page addressed to Truett Latimer listing Congressional bills up for consideration and the tabulation of votes among business owners in the Abilene district regarding the measures.
Date: July 7, 1959
Creator: Baird, J. Allen
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. Brooks, J. E. Jeffrey, C. G. Whitten, T. Ash, and R. Alvis to E. E. King and J. Alvis, July 7, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from M. Brooks, J. E. Jeffrey, C. G. Whitten, T. Ash, and R. Alvis to E. E. King and J. Alvis, July 7, 1959]

Letter from M. Brooks, J. E. Jeffrey, C. G. Whitten, T. Ash, and R. Alvis to E. E. King and J. Alvis reporting on their study of the condition of the Civil and Criminal Docket of the Taylor County at Law. They explain the problem at the County Court, what they learned during the study, and the recommendations they have to address the issue.
Date: July 7, 1959
Creator: Brooks, Maurice; Jeffrey, James E.; Whitten, C. G.; Ash, Theo & Alvis, Robert
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph L. Brown to Truett Latimer, July 23, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph L. Brown to Truett Latimer, July 23, 1959]

Letter from Joseph L. Brown to Truett Latimer discussing his support of the Gas Pipeline tax and asking Mr. Latimer to vote for it.
Date: July 23, 1959
Creator: Brown, Joseph L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from C. F. Clemens, July 24, 1959] (open access)

[Telegram from C. F. Clemens, July 24, 1959]

Telegram from C. F. Clemens for Truett Latimer congratulating him on his stand and vote against the Gas Severance Beneficiary Tax.
Date: July 24, 1959
Creator: Clemens, C. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. L. A. Groene to Truett Latimer, July 6, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. L. A. Groene to Truett Latimer, July 6, 1959]

Letter from Mrs. L. A. Groene to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for his work as their state representative.
Date: July 6, 1959
Creator: Groene, Mrs. L. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed E. King to Members of the Abilene Bar Association, July 17, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Ed E. King to Members of the Abilene Bar Association, July 17, 1959]

Letter from Ed E. King to Members of the Abilene Bar Association discussing the crowded county court at Law docket. Mr. King says a committee was made and sent to create a report on the issue. He says the report was made and the committee recommended that Taylor County have a Domestic Relations Court. He writes that after a meeting with the Directors of the Abilene Bar Association, they came to the consensus that all members should be given a copy of the report and that a vote should be taken between them. The vote is to decide whether to submit to the Taylor County Commissioners the recommendation of the committee.
Date: July 17, 1959
Creator: King, Ed E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from L. F. Hooker et al to Truett Latimer, July 13, 1959] (open access)

[Telegram from L. F. Hooker et al to Truett Latimer, July 13, 1959]

Telegram sent to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer from L. F. Hooker listing Abilene citizens who support House Bill 18.
Date: July 13, 1959
Creator: L. F. Hooker
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to A. M. McIlwain, July 8, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to A. M. McIlwain, July 8, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to A. M. McIlwain discussing further tax increases on the Oil and Gas Industry. Mr. Latimer hopes that it is not included in the Conference Committee's report of the Tax Bill.
Date: July 8, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to B. C. McMordie, July 30, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to B. C. McMordie, July 30, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to B. C. McMordie informing him that he voted for House Bill 18.
Date: July 30, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Burl King, July 8, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Burl King, July 8, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Burl King discussing Mr. King's previous letter, it talked about the Automobile Sales Tax. Mr. Latimer says he sent that letter to the members of the Conference Committee who are writing the bill in hopes that they will consider his objections.
Date: July 8, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Carl Edington, July 28, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Carl Edington, July 28, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Carl Edington discussing the one and one-half per cent Severance Beneficiary Tax.
Date: July 28, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to D. H. Hardwicke, July 30, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to D. H. Hardwicke, July 30, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to D. H. Hardwicke discussing Mr. Hardwicke's previous letter in which he praised Mr. Latimer's efforts to keep any increased gas tax off the producer. Mr. Latimer informs him of a tax bill that recently passed the House which ensures this.
Date: 1959-07-30~
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Edgar Davis, July 30, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Edgar Davis, July 30, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Edgar Davis informing him that he voted for the Conference Committee Report on House Bill 18.
Date: July 30, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Harold Black, July 8, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Harold Black, July 8, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Harold Black acknowledging his previous letter which concerned his opposition to tax increases on the Oil and Gas Industry. Mr. Latimers lets him know that the Conference Committee is considering a tax increase on cigarettes.
Date: July 8, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Hilton Sahan, July 30, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Hilton Sahan, July 30, 1959]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Hilton Sahan discussing his efforts to keep increased gas taxes from effecting gas producers, and encloses a copy of the Dallas Morning News.
Date: July 30, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ira Harrison, July 8, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ira Harrison, July 8, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Ira Harrison showing appreciation for his previous letter. Mr. Latimer also agrees with him on the issue of members of the House and Senate attending Legislative sessions.
Date: July 8, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. Allen Baird, July 14, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. Allen Baird, July 14, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to J. Allen Baird thanking him for sending the results of the latest poll taken by the National Federation of Independent Business.
Date: July 14, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. B. Schick, July 30, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. B. Schick, July 30, 1959]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to J. B. Schick affirming that the new Severance Beneficiary Tax will have no impact on natural gas producers.
Date: July 30, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. C. Hunter, Jr., July 30, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. C. Hunter, Jr., July 30, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to J. C. Hunter, Jr. discussing his vote in favor of the Conference Committee Report on House Bill 13, and the Beneficiary Sales Tax passed the week prior.
Date: July 30, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. E. Connally, July 30, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. E. Connally, July 30, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to J. E. Connally informing him that he voted for the Conference Committee Report on House Bill 18.
Date: July 30, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to James S. Lauderdale, July 8, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to James S. Lauderdale, July 8, 1959]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to James S. Lauderdale discussing a recent visit with him and Bill Wilson regarding proposed tax increases.
Date: July 8, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe Cooley, July 3, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe Cooley, July 3, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe Cooley commending him for his decision to not support the notion to take $6 million from highway funds to pay the expenses of the Department of Public Safety.
Date: July 3, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to John Wright, July 30, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to John Wright, July 30, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to John Wright stating that he voted for House Bill 18.
Date: July 30, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to L. A. Warren, July 30, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to L. A. Warren, July 30, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to L. A. Warrenop informing him of a tax bill that guarantees an increase in gas tax won't fall on the producer.
Date: July 30, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History