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[Letter from Truett Latimer to Hilton Shahan, February 27, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Hilton Shahan discussing a bill that would allow REA's to operate within city limits. Mr. Latimer says the bill had been in the House State Affairs Committee and was then referred to a sub-committee, which came to be in favor of the bill. Because of this, he feels the bill will soon be on the floor of the House. He assures that he will not support it.
Date:
February 27, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Frank Coalson, May 8, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Frank Coalson; He accepts her invitation to go deer hunting and assures her that he will support the teacher pay raise bill.
Date:
May 8, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Owen Thomas, May 1, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Judge Owen Thomas discussing appropriation bills for Juvenile Parole Boards.
Date:
May 1, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Whitaker to Truett Latimer, March 18, 1961]
Letter from David Whitaker to Truett Latimer asking that he oppose House Joint Resolution 4, the race track gambling bill.
Date:
March 18, 1961
Creator:
Whitaker, David
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mr. and Mrs. Len Johnson, March 21, 1961]
Telegram from Mr. and Mrs. Len Johnson for Truett Latimer expressing their opposition to House Joint Resolution 4.
Date:
March 21, 1961
Creator:
Johnson, Len & Johnson, Mrs. Len
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Taylor, March 2, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Taylor discussing House Bill 2, a bill that would amend the Texas Electric Cooperative Act. Mr. Latimer says he will give the bill his consideration.
Date:
March 2, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Bridges, February 23, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Bridges discussing a bill that would allow REA's to operate within city limits. Mr. Latimer says the bill had been in the House State Affairs Committee and was then referred to a sub-committee, which came to be in favor of the bill. Because of this, he feels the bill will soon be on the floor of the House. He assures that he will not support it.
Date:
February 23, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from J. P. Carson, Jr., March 20, 1961]
Telegram from J. P. Carson, Jr. for Truett Latimer asking that Mr. Latimer vote against House Bill 61.
Date:
March 20, 1961
Creator:
Carson, J. P., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eudora Hawkins to Truett Latimer Discussing the Driver Education Program, May 18, 1961]
Letter from Eudora Hawkins to Truett Latimer discussing the Driver Education Program.
Date:
May 18, 1961
Creator:
Hawkins, Eudora
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to A. C. Scott, March 9, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to A. C. Scott discussing tax bills in the Legislature. He lets Mr. Scott know that his suggestion of a sales tax that would return a portion of the tax to the counties based on population would not be favorably in the Legislature. He also expresses his support for a bill that would replace ad valorem taxes on automobiles with an increase in the license fees for cars and trucks.
Date:
March 9, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Raymond Soloski to Truett Latimer, January 19, 1961]
Letter from Raymond Soloski to Truett Latimer discussing the expenditure of Texas. He criticizes the State Highway Department and thinks that it and other state agency spending should be looked into by a board of Texas businessmen. He also talks about taxes and opposes the payroll tax and the State income tax.
Date:
January 19, 1961
Creator:
Soloski, Raymond
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to P. D. Petty, March 16, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. P. D. Petty discussing House Bill 61. Mr. Latimer lets him know that the bill is receiving multiple amendments and that he will make up his mind on the bill once the amendments are over.
Date:
March 16, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Roland Heldt, April 26, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Roland Heldt showing appreciation for his previous letter.
Date:
April 26, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mrs. E. B. Willewn to Truett Latimer, 1961]
Postcard from Mrs. E. B. Willewn to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose HJR 4, a resolution that would legalize horse race gambling.
Date:
1961
Creator:
Willewn, Mrs. E. B.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Alvin Thigpen, March 27, 1961]
Telegram from Alvin Thigpen for Truett Latimer urging him to oppose House Bill 539.
Date:
March 27, 1961
Creator:
Thigpen, Alvin
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to H. Don Rogers, February 2, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to H. Don Rogers discussing a bill that would license short-hand reporters. He assures that he will support the bill.
Date:
February 2, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mr. and Mrs. Irving Horowitz, February 23, 1961]
Telegram from Mr. and Mrs. Irving Horowitz for Truett Latimer stating they are opposed to House Joint Resolution 4 and thanking Mr. Latimer for the stand he has taken on it.
Date:
February 23, 1961
Creator:
Horowitz, Irving & Horowitz, Mrs. Irving
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ralph H. Jones, February 21, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Ralph H. discussing a bill that would allow REAs to operate within city limits. Mr. Latimer says the bill had been in the House State Affairs Committee and was then referred to a sub-committee, which came to be in favor of the bill. Because of this, he feels the bill will soon be on the floor of the House. He assures that he will not support it.
Date:
February 21, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Nona Burgess, February 22, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Nona Burgess discussing a bill that would allow REA's to operate within city limits. Mr. Latimer says the bill had been in the House State Affairs Committee and was then referred to a sub-committee, which came to be in favor of the bill. Because of this, he feels the bill will soon be on the floor of the House. He assures that he will not support it.
Date:
February 22, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Arch Lewis, April 19, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Arch Lewis assuring that he will vote against House Bill 590.
Date:
April 19, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Court Shepard to Truett Latimer, May 20, 1961]
Letter from Court Shepard to Truett Latimer thanking him for opposing the legalized gambling bill and for sending him a letter concerning the same bill.
Date:
May 20, 1961
Creator:
Shepard, Court
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George L. Minter to Truett Latimer, April 5, 1961]
Letter from George L. Minter to Truett Latimer discussing his views on House Bill 642 and 290, and House Joint Resolution 2 and 32.
Date:
April 5, 1961
Creator:
Minter, George L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry F. Long to Truett Latimer, February 23, 1961]
Letter from Henry F. Long to Truett Latimer discussing a bill that concerns jury service. He also talks about a petition in support of the removal of the Court of Civil Appeals from Eastland from Abilene.
Date:
1961-02-23~
Creator:
Long, Henry F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Marvin S. Sprain, March 21, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Marvin S. Sprain discussing House Bills 363 and 413. Mr. Latimer assures that he will vote against them.
Date:
March 21, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History