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[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. J. B. Walls, March 13, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. J. B. Walls assuring her that he will support the bill that concerns the sale of beer in grocery stores.
Date:
March 13, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. S. Wagley to Truett Latimer, March 30, 1957]
Letter from W. S. Wagley to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer expressing his gratitude for the passage of SJR 4.
Date:
March 30, 1957
Creator:
Wagley, W. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. J. C. Patterson, March 18, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. J. C. Patterson discussing a petition Patterson signed supporting a driver education bill and opposing House Bill 2, which would prohibit people under sixteen from obtaining drivers' licenses. Latimer writes that he has added an amendment to H.B. 2 that would allow children who have completed drivers education to get licenses, which he believes will achieve the goals of the Driver Education Program.
Date:
March 18, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Whetstone to Truett Latimer, March 8, 1957]
Letter from Jack Whetstone to Truett Latimer discussing the legislature's decision to withhold funds from the University of Texas part of the Cotton Research Committee of Texas in the General Appropriations Bill. Whetstone writes that the reduction in research funding for the university will jeopordize the entire cotton research program and he urges Latimer to consider restoring the funds so they can continue their work.
Date:
March 8, 1957
Creator:
Whetstone, Jack
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Howard Tellepsen to Truett Latimer, March 20, 1957]
Letter from Howard Tellepsen to Truett Latimer discussing salary legislation in House Bill 133, which did not give raises to engineers in the State Highway Department as State Highway Engineer Dewitt Greer had recommended. Tellepsen writes that the Highway Department has difficulty keeping engineers and that the state should reconsider increasing their salaries so that they can keep current engineers and encourage younger engineers to join the department.
Date:
March 20, 1957
Creator:
Tellepsen, Howard
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. S. Waldrop to Truett Latimer, March 27, 1957]
Letter from A. S. Waldrop to Truett Latimer discussing the "Fake Wholesaling" bill that was introduced by the Better Business Bureau and that is identical to House Bill 348 from the 1955 session. Waldrop, who is a member of the Board of Directors of the Retail Furniture Association of Texas and the Local Retail Furniture Association, writes that he supports the bill and asks for more information about it.
Date:
March 27, 1957
Creator:
Waldrop, A. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Watson, March 7, 1957]
Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to constituents Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Watson discussing a proposed amendment to the state constitution that Latimer supports and the Watsons oppose.
Date:
March 7, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. E. Vourcos to Truett Latimer, March 22, 1957]
Letter from engineer M. E. Vourvos to Texas State Representatve Truett Latimer asking him to support any legislation that would increase salaries for engineers employed by the state of Texas.
Date:
March 22, 1957
Creator:
Vourcos, M. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Virgil Patterson, March 20, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Virgil Patterson discussing Latimer's support for House Bill 547 known as the Electric Cooperative Amendment Act.
Date:
March 20, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. W. G. Posey, March 13, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. W. G. Posey discussing a petition Posey signed opposing the sale of beer in grocery stores. Latimer writes that the bill will soon be heard by the Liquor Regulation Committee and that he will do everything he can to pass it.
Date:
March 13, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Earline Walton to Truett Latimer, March 27, 1857]
Letter from Earline Walton to Truett Latimer discussing a delay in considering House Bill 8, which would raise teachers' salaries. Walton writes that she is concerned the legislature will adjourn before the bill is considered and asks Latimer to help pass it.
Date:
March 27, 1957
Creator:
Walton, Earline
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Clive Pierce, March 28, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Clive Pierce discussing House Bill 421/Senate Bill 230, which would authorize the issuance of school district refunding bonds at the maximum interest rates allowed by the constitution. Latimer writes that the bill would not help Pierce because the bonds for Taylor County were already authorized at the maximum interest rate of 5% during an election in 1949. He also mentions that the interest rate cannot be raised after this election and the bonds cannot be replaced until 1971, when they will become optional.
Date:
March 28, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to James A. Roberson, March 21, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to James A. Roberson discussing concerns regarding to Texas Senate Bill #121 and Texas House Bill #261.
Date:
March 21, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. John Trittin, March 19, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. John Trittin discussing House Bill 487. Latimer writes that the bill was recently heard in committee and has been referred to the Attorney General for a ruling on its constitutionality and that he will do everything he can to pass it. He also mentions that he has introduced a bill that would prohibit the sale of beer on Sunday and after 10 pm.
Date:
March 19, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. T. A. Rippy, March 6, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. T. A. Rippy discussing a petition Rippy signed proposing a constitutional amendment that would allow people to vote to redivide the commissioner precincts in their counties. Latimer explains the process an amendment would have to go through and advocates instead for his proposal to allot two commissioners to the city of Abilene and two commissioners to the rest of the county.
Date:
March 6, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Felton Saverance, March 8, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Felton Saverance discussing a petition Saverance signed proposing a constitutional amendment that would allow people to vote to redivide the commissioner precincts in their counties. Latimer explains the process an amendment would have to go through and advocates instead for his proposal to allot two commissioners to the city of Abilene and two commissioners to the rest of the county.
Date:
March 8, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Howard Williams to Truett Latimer, March 30, 1957]
Postcard from Howard Williams to Truett Latimer urging him to support legislation affecting firemen and policemen.
Date:
March 30, 1957
Creator:
Williams, Howard
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Leo Tucker to Truett Latimer, March 18, 1957]
Letter from H. Leo Tucker to Truett Latimer discussing a raise for state-employed engineers. Tucker writes that these engineers are underpaid compared to engineers in the private sector and asks Latimer to support a raise for state-employed engineers.
Date:
March 18, 1957
Creator:
Tucker, H. Leo
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to the Women's Missionary Union, March 21, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to the Women's Missionary Union discussing House Bill 298. Latimer writes that he is the author of the bill and will do everything he can to pass it.
Date:
March 21, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rema Price to Truett Latimer, March 11, 1957]
Letter from Rema Price to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 800 that would reduce work hours for employees state hospitals and special schools. Price thanks him for his support and also mentions recommendations from the Texas Research League concerning their retirement system. Price writes that she and other employees are opposed to the recommendations, which would combine social security and retirement, and want to keep their current system that includes both social security and retirement.
Date:
March 11, 1957
Creator:
Price, Rema
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul Southern to Truett Latimer, March 1, 1957]
Letter from Paul southern to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer thanking him for a copy of the Texas Mental Health Code and asking him to vote for HB 6.
Date:
March 1, 1957
Creator:
Southern, Paul
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlton Wainscott to Truett Latimer, March 27, 1957]
Letter from Carlton Wainscott to Truett Latimer discussing unnamed legislation concerning teachers and education. Wainscott writes that children are the state's most important resource and that Texas should provide for their education.
Date:
March 27, 1957
Creator:
Wainscott, Carlton O.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Doyle Taylor, March 5, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Doyle Taylor discussing a petition Taylor signed proposing a constitutional amendment that would allow people to vote to redivide the commissioner precincts in their counties. Latimer explains the process an amendment would have to go through and advocates instead for his proposal to allot two commissioners to the city of Abilene and two commissioners to the rest of the county.
Date:
March 5, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Alice J. Suggs, March 13, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Alice J. Suggs discussing a petition Suggs signed opposing the sale of beer in grocery stores. Latimer writes that the bill will soon be heard by the Liquor Regulations Committee and that he will do everything he can to pass it.
Date:
March 13, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History