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[Letter from Truett Latimer to M. A. Pyeatt, July 30, 1959]
Letter from Truett Latimer to M. A. Pyeatt discussing Mr. Pyeatt's previous letter in which he praised Mr. Latimer's efforts to keep any increased gas tax off the producer. Mr. Latimer informs him about a tax bill that recently passed the House which ensures this.
Date:
July 30, 1959
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from O. B. Stanley to Truett Latimer, March 9, 1959]
Letter from O. B. Stanley to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 76. He explains why the bill should not be approved.
Date:
March 9, 1959
Creator:
Stanley, O. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth Scarbrough to Truett Latimer, March 25, 1959]
Letter from Ruth Scarbrough to Truett Latimer discussing her opposition to House Bill 76 and asking that he keeps it from becoming law.
Date:
March 25, 1959
Creator:
Scarbrough, Ruth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. A. Pounds to The House of Representatives, May 28, 1959]
Letter from W. A. Pounds to The House of Representatives discussing the amendments to House Bill 6.
Date:
May 28, 1959
Creator:
Pounds, W. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from W. V. Ramsey, Jr. and V. H. Shoultz, March 13, 1959]
Telegram from W. V. Ramsey, Jr. and V. H. Shoultz for Truett Latimer asking that he vote against House Bill 213.
Date:
March 13, 1959
Creator:
Ramsey, W. V., Jr. & Shoultz, V. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beth Harrington to Truett Latimer, February 19, 1959]
Letter from Beth Harrington to Truett Latimer supporting House Bill 298, the bill that would affect the fixation clause in the Nurse Practice Act. The letter is signed by 32 nurses including Ms. Harrington.
Date:
February 19, 1959
Creator:
Harrington, Beth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. B. Randolph to Truett Latimer, March 17, 1959]
Letter from H. B. Randolph to Truett Latimer discussing the teacher pay raise and the new state classification plan. He criticizes the fact that the teachers have been getting preferential treatment for the last three legislative sessions and thinks it is unfair to other state employees.
Date:
March 17, 1959
Creator:
Randolph, H. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Dorman G. Kinard to Truett Latimer, April 9, 1959]
Letter from Mrs. Dorman G. Kinard to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for his work in the House Liquor Regulations Committee and on House Bill 291.
Date:
April 9, 1959
Creator:
Kinard, Mrs. Dorman G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gertrude Burns to Truett Latimer, May 24, 1959]
Letter from Gertrude Burns to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 17, the tax bill on door-to-door sales work. She asks him to prevent the bill from happening.
Date:
May 24, 1959
Creator:
Burns, Gertrude
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louis N. Thomas to Truett Latimer, March 13, 1959]
Letter from Louis N. Thomas to Truett Latimer thanking for his help in the defeat of Senate Bill 188 and House Bill 510.
Date:
March 13, 1959
Creator:
Thomas, Louis N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Veda J. Emmons, June 9, 1959]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Veda J. Emmons discussing Mrs. Emmons previous letter where she requested for a state employee pay raise. He explains that the answer to her request depends on the size of a tax bill that was about to be passed.
Date:
June 9, 1959
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. J. J. Hargett, May 7, 1959]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. J. J. Hargett discussing Senate Bill 277. Mr. Latimer thinks the bill is dead for the session.
Date:
May 7, 1959
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to R. H. Woody, April 8, 1959]
Letter from Truett Latimer to R. H. Woody discussing legalized gambling. Mr. Latimer states that he is opposed to the bill and will see that it is not passed.
Date:
April 8, 1959
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John F. Kennedy to Truett Latimer, May 22, 1959]
Letter from John F. Kennedy to Truett Latimer discussing the Kennedy-Ervin Labor-Management Reform Bill. He encloses his final remarks on the Senate's action in hopes that it will help Mr. Latimer explain the bill.
Date:
May 22, 1959
Creator:
Kennedy, John F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. H. Shoultz to Truett Latimer, February 4, 1959]
Letter from V. H. Shoultz to Truett Latimer asking for a copy of a bill that would broaden the license granted to nurses.
Date:
February 4, 1959
Creator:
Shoultz, V. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. R. Jones, March 11, 1959]
Letter from Truett Latimer to J. R. Jones discussing House Bill 321, Senate Bill 113, and an Insurance Rating Law. Mr. Latimer states that he will do his best to make sure the bills never come out of the Insurance Committee.
Date:
March 11, 1959
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter H. Knox to Truett Latimer, March 30, 1959]
Letter from Walter H. Knox to Truett Latimer asking that he oppose Senate Bill 188.
Date:
March 30, 1959
Creator:
Knox, Walter H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bryan Bradberry, June 9, 1959]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Bryan Bradberry discussing the proposed validating act for the Taylor County Water Control Improvement District 1. Mr. Latimer informs him that they can not introduce any more legislation in the special session other than the ones in the Governor's call. He adds that there might a second special session with the possibility of introducing local bills.
Date:
June 9, 1959
Creator:
Bradberry, Bryan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Joyce Lindsey to Truett Latimer, April 28, 1959]
Letter from Mrs. Joyce Lindsey to Truett Latimer discussing the need for House Bill 612, a bill that authorizes a special program for pre-school children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Date:
April 28, 1959
Creator:
Lindsey, Mrs. Joyce
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Malcolm Meek, June 4, 1959]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Malcolm Meek; He encloses a re-written House Bill 6 and asks that Mr. Meek go over it and share his thoughts.
Date:
June 4, 1959
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Henry McGowen to Truett Latimer, April 22, 1959]
Letter from J. Henry McGowen to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 76. He agrees with Mr. Latimer's stance on the bill and commends him for his work in the Legislature.
Date:
April 22, 1959
Creator:
McGowen, J. Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Travis Smith, February 20, 1959]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Travis Smith discussing Senate Bill 63. Mr. Latimer assures that he will support the bill.
Date:
February 20, 1959
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. W. A. Hale to Truett Latimer, May 25, 1959]
Letter from Mrs. W. A. Hale to Truett Latimer asking him to use his influence to defeat House Bill 17.
Date:
June 25, 1959
Creator:
Hale, Mrs. W. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History