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[Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe Williamson, March 24, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe Williamson, March 24, 1955]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe Williamson discussing the Trinity River Bill. Mr. Latimer assures that his vote on the bill will be what represents the best interest of his people.
Date: March 24, 1955
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to E. D. Webb, April 26, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to E. D. Webb, April 26, 1955]

Letter from Truett Latimer to E. D. Webb discussing Senate Bill 140 and assuring that he will support the bill.
Date: April 26, 1955
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Sturrock to the Texas Legislature, April 6, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Sturrock to the Texas Legislature, April 6, 1955]

Letter from J. E. Sturrock to the Texas Legislature discussing various bills in the legislature relating to water use. He attaches a Resolution about the Trinity River Authority.
Date: April 6, 1955
Creator: Sturrock, J. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jerry R. Holleman Discussing S.B. 44] (open access)

[Letter from Jerry R. Holleman Discussing S.B. 44]

Letter from Jerry R. Holleman discussing Senate Bill 44, also known as the Ford Motor Company Bill. Mr. Holleman urges the recipient(s) to oppose it and Senate Bill 286. He goes into further detail about the provisions of Senate Bill 44, its effects, and the discussion being had about it.
Date: 1955~
Creator: Holleman, Jerry R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lewis B. Cooper to the Texas Legislature, April 12, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Lewis B. Cooper to the Texas Legislature, April 12, 1955]

Letter from Lewis B. Cooper to the Texas Legislature discussing issues and bills that affect teachers in Texas. Mr. Cooper asks that amendments be made to certain bills in order to have a dual system of retirement for the teachers, one for college employees and one for public school employees. He asks that the provisions in S.J.R. 5 or H.J.R. 24 be kept in general terms. He also asks that they support House Bill 709, the enabling act for Federal Social Security.
Date: April 12, 1955
Creator: Cooper, Lewis B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lewis B. Cooper to the Texas Legislature, April 4, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Lewis B. Cooper to the Texas Legislature, April 4, 1955]

Letter from Lewis B. Cooper to the Texas Legislature discussing Senate Joint Resolution 5 and House Joint Resolution 29. He presents his reasons for supporting the original draft of the Joint Resolution. He asks that they postpone any action on Senate Bill 290 or on its companion bill, House Bill 650. He also talks about the proposed retirement bill of the Texas State Teachers Association.
Date: April 4, 1955
Creator: Cooper, Lewis B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles R. Eversole to Joe R. Pool, April 1, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Charles R. Eversole to Joe R. Pool, April 1, 1955]

Letter from Charles R. Eversole to Joe R. Pool opposing an amendment to House Bill 173, formerly known as Senate Bill 15.
Date: April 1, 1955
Creator: Eversole, Charles R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Drex G. Foreman Discussing an Amendment to S.B. 15, March 31, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Drex G. Foreman Discussing an Amendment to S.B. 15, March 31, 1955]

Letter from Drex G. Foreman to the Legislative contact agent for the Texas Association of Insurance Agents. He talks about Senate Bill 15, later changed to House Bill 173, and how it has progressed through the legislature. He is against an amendment to Senate Bill 15 supported by Truett Latimer. He attaches the amendment.
Date: March 31, 1955
Creator: Foreman, Drex G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[House Bill 788] (open access)

[House Bill 788]

House Bill 788, introduced by Charles Sandahl, by request; Referred to the Committee on Game and Fisheries. The bill concerns the regulation of shotguns and rifles on public roads between sunset and sunrise.
Date: March 14, 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Clark to Truett Latimer, May 3, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Clark to Truett Latimer, May 3, 1955]

Letter from J. E. Clark to Truett Latimer discussing the annexation law in Texas, he feels the present law gives cities too much arbitrary power over areas close to them. Mr. Clark asks that he support House Bills 605 and 307; Both bills relate to the annex law. He also attaches a map showing annexations made by El Paso and an addendum sheet on the same annexation.
Date: May 3, 1955
Creator: Clark, J. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Note Discussing House Bills 55, 212, 217, and Others] (open access)

[Note Discussing House Bills 55, 212, 217, and Others]

Note discussing House Bills 55, 212, 217, 229, and 254 and Senate Bill 76.
Date: 1955?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. F. Shane to Charles Murphy, March 16, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from M. F. Shane to Charles Murphy, March 16, 1955]

Letter from M. F. Shane to Charles Murphy asking that he oppose Senate Bill 301.
Date: March 16, 1955
Creator: Shane, M. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. A. Hawlett to Carlton Moore, Sr., March 16, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from W. A. Hawlett to Carlton Moore, Sr., March 16, 1955]

Letter from W. A. Hawlett to Carlton Moore, Sr. urging him to actively oppose the Senate Bill 301.
Date: March 16, 1955
Creator: Hawlett, W. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Clif Perkins to Truett Latimer, April 20, 1955]

Postcard from Clif Perkins to Truett Latimer commending him for his work on the Life Insurance Counselor bill. He also asks that Mr. Latimer support Senate bills 12 and 16.
Date: April 20, 1955
Creator: Perkins, Clif
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from L. W. Passmore to Truett Latimer, March 22, 1955]

Postcard from L. W. Passmore to Truett Latimer asking him to vote against House Bill 20.
Date: March 22, 1955
Creator: Passmore, L. W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. W. H. Gilbert to Truett Latimer, March 6, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. W. H. Gilbert to Truett Latimer, March 6, 1955]

Letter from Mrs. W. H. Gilbert to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to House Bill 346.
Date: March 6, 1955
Creator: Gilbert, Mrs. W. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Farmer to Truett Latimer, March 17, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from David Farmer to Truett Latimer, March 17, 1955]

Letter from David Farmer to Truett Latimer urging him to support House Bill 174. With the aim of having more funds to operate, he thinks the Barber License Fee should be increased. He also endorses a full-time barber board. The letter is signed by other barbers.
Date: March 17, 1955
Creator: Farmer, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. A. Fisher to Truett Latimer, February 10, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from G. A. Fisher to Truett Latimer, February 10, 1955]

Letter from G. A. Fisher to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 7. He trusts that Mr. Latimer will oppose the bill.
Date: February 10, 1955
Creator: Fisher, G. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert E. Hill to Truett Latimer, April 4, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Robert E. Hill to Truett Latimer, April 4, 1955]

Letter from Robert E. Hill to Truett Latimer discussing the Trinity Waterway deal. Mr. Hill says he is unfamiliar with the deal but trusts Mr. Latimer's judgement.
Date: April 4, 1955
Creator: Hill, Robert E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. J. Gist to Truett Latimer, April 10, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from B. J. Gist to Truett Latimer, April 10, 1955]

Letter from B. J. Gist to Truett Latimer discussing the feed control bill.
Date: April 10, 1955
Creator: Gist, B. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. E. Helunle to Carlton Moore, Sr., March 17, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from C. E. Helunle to Carlton Moore, Sr., March 17, 1955]

Letter from C. E. Helunle to Carlton Moore, Sr. asking him to oppose Senate Bill 301.
Date: March 17, 1955
Creator: Helunle, C. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Durward W. Grubb to Truett Latimer, May 21, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Durward W. Grubb to Truett Latimer, May 21, 1955]

Letter from Durward W. Grubb to Truett Latimer thanking him for Senate Bill 290 and asking for his continued support of Senate Bill 116.
Date: May 21, 1955
Creator: Grubb, Durward W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Ben Cabell, March 30, 1955] (open access)

[Telegram from Ben Cabell, March 30, 1955]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Ben Cabell regarding opposition to powerful railroad lobbyists.
Date: March 30, 1955
Creator: Cabell, Ben
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from M. H. Clark, March 28, 1955] (open access)

[Telegram from M. H. Clark, March 28, 1955]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from M. H. Clark regarding support Texas House Bill 7, the Natural Gas Economic Waste Bill.
Date: March 28, 1955
Creator: Clark, M. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History