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[Speech promoting Houston for the 1966 LULAC National Convention, by John J. Herrera] (open access)

[Speech promoting Houston for the 1966 LULAC National Convention, by John J. Herrera]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of a speech written by John J. Herrera promoting Houston to host the 1966 League of United Latin American Citizens National Convention. The speech is typed on "Law Office of John J. Herrera" letterhead with COPY stamped in red across the center.
Date: 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill for John J. Herrera from the Fairway Motor Hotel - February 15, 1963] (open access)

[Bill for John J. Herrera from the Fairway Motor Hotel - February 15, 1963]

Hotel bill for John J. Herrera is for a room at the Fairway Motor Hotel in McAllen, Texas, on February 15, 16, 17, 1963 and listing a balance of $21.75.
Date: February 15, 1963
Creator: Fairway Motor Hotel
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Houston and Texas LULAC councils resolution - 1964] (open access)

[Houston and Texas LULAC councils resolution - 1964]

Resolution to have the Houston and Texas LULAC Councils "go on record as voting and working and going to the 1963 LULAC National Convention as Fullerton, California instructed to have their delegates to boost Houston, Texas as the LULAC National Convention City for 1964."
Date: 1964
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note from Sam and Pauline Bondi to O. V. Anderson - 1964-04-06] (open access)

[Promissory Note from Sam and Pauline Bondi to O. V. Anderson - 1964-04-06]

Promissory note in which Sam and Pauline Bondi promise to pay $2050.00 plus interest to O. V. Anderson, April 6, 1964.
Date: April 6, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[LULAC Council Number Sixty, Official Roster - 1964-09-15] (open access)

[LULAC Council Number Sixty, Official Roster - 1964-09-15]

League of United Latin American Citizens Council No. 60 Official Roster, dated September 15, 1964. Lists the names and addresses of 55 members.
Date: September 15, 1964
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1961-04-21] (open access)

[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1961-04-21]

Draft of a speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day, April 21, 1961. Herrera speaks as a representative of League of United Latin American Citizens and places a wreath on the monument on their behalf as he states he has done for 22 years.
Date: April 21, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Autographed speech by Martin Dies, Jr. - 1969-04-21] (open access)

[Autographed speech by Martin Dies, Jr. - 1969-04-21]

A typed, autographed copy of a speech by Martin Dies, Jr., delivered on San Jacinto Day, April 21, 1969. The inscription reads "To my friend and great [?] John Herrera, Martin Dies, Jr."
Date: April 21, 1969
Creator: Dies, Martin, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera - 1963-02-02] (open access)

[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera - 1963-02-02]

Draft of speech by John J. Herrera on February 2, 1963, addressing the mayor and city council regarding a recent proposition for civilian board to review charges of police brutality.
Date: February 2, 1963
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Civic Action Committee bulletin - 1960-03-09] (open access)

[Civic Action Committee bulletin - 1960-03-09]

Civic Action Committee bulletin, dated March 9, 1960. The headline is "Gonzalez to attend C.A.C. Barbacoa" and describes Senator Henry B. Gonzalez's upcoming visit to Houston.
Date: March 9, 1960
Creator: Civic Action Committee
System: The Portal to Texas History
LULAC 10-Point Program (open access)

LULAC 10-Point Program

LULAC 10-Point Program, "adopted from a policy statement by William D. Bonilla, National President of the League of United Latin American Citizens, in Houston, Texas, on July 18, 1964."
Date: July 18, 1964
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Press release by Kaplan-Chamberlain, Incorporated - 1966-08-05] (open access)

[Press release by Kaplan-Chamberlain, Incorporated - 1966-08-05]

Press release by Kaplan-Chamberlain, Incorporated on August 5, 1966, regarding the opposing political views of two Past National Presidents, John J. Herrera and William D. Bonilla. John J. Herrera supports Democratic Senatorial nominee, Waggoner Carr, and William D. Bonilla supports Republican Senatorial candidate, John Tower.
Date: August 5, 1966
Creator: Kaplan-Chamberlain, Incorporated
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Speech promoting Houston for the 1966 LULAC National Convention, by John J. Herrera] (open access)

[Speech promoting Houston for the 1966 LULAC National Convention, by John J. Herrera]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of a speech written by John J. Herrera promoting Houston to host the 1966 League of United Latin American Citizens National Convention. The speech is typed on "Law Office of John J. Herrera" letterhead with COPY stamped in red across the center.
Date: 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: M-56 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: M-56

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Crawford Martin, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether the Commissioners Court of Harris County may require that plans and specifications of storm sewers of Fresh Water Supply Districts be submitted to the County Engineer, for his approval, prior to construction of such sewers when the storm sewers are to be located within the areal confines of Harris County roads; in subdivisions not within cities; and whether Texas Water Rights Commission has any authority to exercise supervisory power over such districts during the construction and maintenance of such storm sewers.
Date: April 10, 1967
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: M-130 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: M-130

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Crawford Martin, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether certain realty owned and used by Junior Achievement of Houston, Inc., is exempt from ad valorem taxes
Date: August 29, 1967
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: M-21 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: M-21

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Crawford Martin, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Tax status of building owned by the Diocese of Galveston-Houston, Roman Catholic Church.
Date: February 9, 1967
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: M-530 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: M-530

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Crawford Martin, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Constitutionality of H. B. No.1056, 61st Legislature, R. S., 1969 (Chapter 438, p.1479), authorizing the City of Houston to promulgate and enforce safety regulations on the waterways, channels, and turning basins within its jurisdiction; directing the city to purchase and maintain fire boats; providing that provisions of the bill prevail over provisions of the city charter in the event of conflict.
Date: December 4, 1969
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: M-261 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: M-261

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Crawford Martin, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Authority of the Board of Managers of the Harris County Hospital District and the Harris County Board of Trustees for Mental Health and Mental Retardation to enter into an agreement whereby the hospital district would furnish certain facilities for use by the organization headed by the Board of Trustees in Rendering mental health services to residents of Harris County.
Date: July 18, 1968
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: C-468 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: C-468

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Waggoner Carr, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Compensation of County Judge of Harris County.
Date: July 23, 1965
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: C-357 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: C-357

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Waggoner Carr, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether Bayou Manor is exempt from ad valorem taxes as an institution of purely public charity.
Date: December 8, 1964
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: C-114 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: C-114

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Waggoner Carr, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Duties of the Judge of the Probate Court of Harris County, under the facts states.
Date: July 29, 1963
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-931 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-931

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Application of Article 2900a to the Houston Independent School District under the facts stated.
Date: September 6, 1960
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-1007 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-1007

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether the County Health Officer of Harris County is authorized to enter into, examine, investigate, inspect and view any ground, public building, factory, slaughter house, etc., and any other public place where he deems it proper for the enforcement of the rules of the sanitary code for Texas and of any health law, sanitary law or quarantine regulation of this State?
Date: March 6, 1961
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-1203 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-1203

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Method of the sale or destruction of unclaimed or abandoned property seized by the Sheriff of Harris County.
Date: December 18, 1961
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-1269 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-1269

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether a proposed non-denominational "Religious Center" building, which is to be constructed and equipped with donated funds, is a proper and valid facility of the University of Houston.
Date: March 5, 1962
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History