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Journal of the House of Representatives of the First and Second Called Session of the Fifty-fifth Legislature of the State of Texas
The Journal contains supplementary material for the proceedings of the House of Representatives of Texas including legislation, reports, discussions, votes, and points-of-order. Appendix begins on page 293.
Date:
1957
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
General and Special Laws of The State of Texas Passed By The Regular Session of the Fifty-Fifth Legislature
The General and Special Laws of Texas contain the text of Texas legislation including laws, resolutions, statutes, amendments, and vetoed bills. The records include legislation from the Senate and House of Representatives as well as joint legislation organized by chapter. The Index to Laws and Resolutions begins on page 1673.
Date:
1957
Creator:
Texas. Legislature.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James B. Roark to Truett Latimer, January 25, 1957]
Letter from James B. Roark to Truett Latimer explaining his objection to House Bill 156.
Date:
January 25, 1957
Creator:
Roark, James B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Arch Lewis, January 28, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Arch Lewis discussing House Bill 25. Mr. Latimer says he is waiting for the bill's final draft before he makes a decision.
Date:
January 28, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Whitney C. Rowland, January 30, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Whitney C. Rowland discussing pay increases for engineers employed by the State Highway Department. He assures that supporters of the bill will have a fair hearing when it comes before the Appropriation Committee.
Date:
January 30, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. John White, February 4, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. John White informing her that he has introduced a bill that concerns the addition of Driver Education Teachers to the Gilmer-Aikin program.
Date:
February 4, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. R. H. Tull, Jr., February 7, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. R. H. Tull, Jr. discussing a bill that would require a runoff in the Senate election. Mr. Latimer writes that he is in support of the bill and chose to go along with State Democratic Executive, Sam Rayburn, and Lyndon Johnson.
Date:
February 7, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wilhite to Truett Latimer, February 12, 1957]
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wilhite to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to the legislative bill concerning the reorganization of schools.
Date:
February 12, 1957
Creator:
Wilhite, L. E. & Wilhite, Mrs. L. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. D. Perry, Jr., February 20, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to J. D. Perry, Jr. thanking him for his previous letter concerning the reorganization of the Texas Insurance Commission and letting him know the Attorney General's Office is drafting a bill to conform with the recommendations of Governor Daniel.
Date:
February 20, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Dallas Scarborough, February 22, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Dallas Scarborough discussing the State Archives Building proposed under House Bill 429.
Date:
February 22, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. William H. Pennington, March 1957]
Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. William H. Pennington asking for the opposition of House Bill 487.
Date:
March 1957
Creator:
Pennington, William H. & Pennington, Mrs. William H.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. K. M. Preston, Sr., March 4, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. K. M. Preston, Sr. discussing the proposed constitutional amendment that would give people in the counties of Texas the option to vote on the re-division of the commissioner precincts in their respective counties. Mr. Latimer explains how the proposal would work and says it lets the will of the people prevail.
Date:
March 4, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Leroy Potter, March 6, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Leroy Potter discussing the proposed constitutional amendment that would give the people in the counties of Texas the option to vote on the re-division of the commissioner precincts in their respective counties. Mr. Latimer explains how the proposal would work and says it lets the will of the people prevail.
Date:
March 6, 1957
Creator:
Potter, Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Tucker, March 6, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Tucker discussing the proposed constitutional amendment that would give people in the counties of Texas the option to vote on the re-division of the commissioner precincts in their respective counties. Mr. Latimer explains how the proposal would work and says it lets the will of the people prevail.
Date:
March 6, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to W. C. Reams, March 8, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to W. C. Reams discussing the proposed constitutional amendment that would give the people in the counties of Texas the option to vote on the re-division of the commissioner precincts in their respective counties. Mr. Latimer explains how the proposal would work and says it lets the will of the people prevail.
Date:
March 8, 1957
Creator:
Reams, W. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Harold Wheat, March 11, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Harold Wheat discussing a petition Wheat signed in support of House Bill 67. Latimer writes that he will support the bill when it comes up for a vote.
Date:
March 11, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to H. L. Skinner, March 12, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to H. L. Skinner saying he would support House Bill 546 and Senate Bill 191 and is against House Bill 459.
Date:
March 12, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Maijorie S. Shirey to Truett Latimer, March 12, 1957]
Postcard from Maijorie S. Shirey to Truett Latimer stating that she would like to see House Bill 298 passed.
Date:
March 12, 1957
Creator:
Shirey, Maijorie S.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Dudley Strain to Truett Latimer, March 14, 1957]
Letter from Dudley Strain to Truett Latimer discussing his support for House Bills 297 and 298.
Date:
March 14, 1957
Creator:
Strain, Dudley
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Frank E. Royal, March 14, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Frank E. Royal discussing House Bill 487, a bill that would prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in grocery stores. He also talks about a bill he introduced that would stop the sale of beer on Sunday after 10 pm.
Date:
March 14, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Rema Price, March 21, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Rema Price discussing House Bill 508 and 800. Mr. Latimer says he has not studied House Bill 508 and asks Mrs. Price for information on it. He encloses [not included here] a copy of House Bill 800, a bill he introduced that would change the work hours of state hospital employees.
Date:
March 21, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Quida Sanford to Truett Latimer, March 25, 1957]
Letter from Quida Sanford to Truett Latimer supporting House Bill 8.
Date:
March 25, 1957
Creator:
Sanford, Quida
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to R. J. Schumacher, March 28, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to R. J. Schumacher saying that he will support House Bill 547.
Date:
March 28, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History