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Journal of the Senate of the State of Texas, Regular Session of the Fifty-Seventh Legislature
The Journal contains the proceedings of the Senate of Texas including legislation, reports, discussions, votes, and points-of-order. Some volumes also contain supplementary materials. The index begins on page 1743.
Date:
1961
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 and The First and Second Called Sessions of the Fifty-Seventh 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 for the regular session begins on page 1347 and on page 531 for the first and second called sessions.
Date:
1961
Creator:
Texas. Legislature.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the House of Representatives of the Regular Session of the Fifty-Seventh Legislature of the State of Texas, Volume 2
The Journal contains the proceedings of the House of Representatives of Texas including legislation, reports, discussions, votes, and points-of-order. Some volumes also contain supplementary materials. The index begins on page 3127.
Date:
1961
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the House of Representatives of the Regular Session of the Fifty-Seventh Legislature of the State of Texas, Volume 1
The Journal contains the proceedings of the House of Representatives of Texas including legislation, reports, discussions, votes, and points-of-order. Some volumes also contain supplementary materials. The index for this session is in Volume 2.
Date:
1961
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. George, July 14, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. George discussing various topics in the Legislature including the Lobby Control Act, the taxation on natural resources, the taxation on alcoholic beverages and cigarettes, and House Bill 334.
Date:
July 14, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Diane Mitchell to Judy and Truett Latimer, January 2, 1961]
Letter from Diane Mitchell to Judy and Truett Latimer discussing the C.S.R. Bill, a bill that sets out to raise the standard of court reporters in Texas; she encloses [not included here] a copy of it. She also talks briefly about the tax on small businesses.
Date:
January 2, 1961
Creator:
Mitchell, Diane
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cleve Cullers to Truett Latimer, January 19, 1961]
Letter from Cleve Cullers to Truett Latimer discussing the Uniform Vehicle Code. He leaves a postscript that reads, "I don't like that pay-roll tax".
Date:
January 19, 1961
Creator:
Cullers, Cleve
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Clemmer to Truett Latimer, February 23, 1961]
Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Clemmer to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose HJR 4, a resolution that would legalize horse race gambling.
Date:
February 23, 1961
Creator:
Clemmer, W. D. & Clemmer, Mrs. W. D.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard to Truett Latimer Discussing Bills 33 and 44, February 22, 1961]
Postcard to Truett Latimer discussing Bills 33 and 44. The author of the postcard asks that Mr. Latimer support both bills.
Date:
February 22, 1961
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Members of the Abilene Landmen's Association, April 5, 1961]
Telegram from members of the Abilene Landmen's Association to Truett Latimer. They ask that he oppose House Bill 118.
Date:
April 5, 1961
Creator:
Abilene Landmen's Association
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. E. Y. Washom to Truett Latimer, 1961]
Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. E. Y. Washom to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose House Joint Resolution 4, a resolution that would legalize horse race gambling.
Date:
1961
Creator:
Washom, E. Y. & Washom, Mrs. E. Y.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer, March 28, 1961]
Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 575, the bill that would regulate the sale and carry of firearms, by Donald Shipley. He attaches a bulletin from the National Rifle Association referencing and discussing the bill. Mr. Shipley talks about his issues with certain parts of the bill.
Date:
March 28, 1961
Creator:
Wright, Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Hal Sayles to Truett Latimer, April 13, 1961]
Telegram from Hal Sayles to Truett Latimer urging him to support the sales tax. There is also a letter from Guy W. Shaw to Truett Latimer dated April 13, 1961. Mr. Shaw urges Mr. Latimer to support House Bill 118, the bill that would require a certificate on a contract of sale before can be accepted for recordation.
Date:
April 21, 1961
Creator:
Sayles, Hal
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eudora Hawkins to Pete Snelson, May 18, 1961]
Letter from Eudora Hawkins to Pete Snelson discussing the amendment to House Bill 652, the bill that would move the behind-the-wheel training phase of the Driver Education program outside school hours. Mr. Hawkins thinks this would lead to parents teaching their children how to drive, which he sees as a problem. He is opposed to the amendment and lists his reasons.
Date:
May 18, 1961
Creator:
Hawkins, Eudora
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Editor Pleads for Immediate Action On 12-Point Gambling Bill -- Signed by C. C. Wade]
Editorial from the February 21, 1961 issue of The Baptist Standard, detailing what happened during the hearing on House Joint Resolution 4 and asking that people contact their representatives to oppose the bill. There is a pre-printed letter on the editorial for one to sign and fill in their representative; It is signed by C. C. Wade and addressed to Truett Latimer. The last sentence of the third paragraph is subject to an annotation that reads, 'This is good! Don't give up! You have our prayers!'. The other side of the paper contains an article titled 'Safeguards Against Secularization'.
Date:
February 1961
Creator:
James, E. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Editor Pleads for Immediate Action On 12-Point Gambling Bill -- Signed by L. Etna Carr]
Editorial from the February 21, 1961 issue of The Baptist Standard, detailing what happened during the hearing on House Joint Resolution 4 and asking that people contact their representatives to oppose the bill. There is a pre-printed letter on the editorial for one to sign and fill in their representative; it is signed by L. Etna Carr and addressed to Truett Latimer. The other side of the paper contains an article titled 'Safeguards Against Secularization'.
Date:
February 1961
Creator:
James, E. S.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Truett Latimer Opposing Resolution 575, April 14, 1961]
Letter to Truett Latimer Opposing Resolution 575, the law concerning the sale and carrying of firearms by individuals. The author urges Mr. Latimer to vote against it.
Date:
April 14, 1961
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. B. D. King to Truett Latimer, 1961]
Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. B. D. King to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose HJR 4, a resolution that would legalize horse race gambling.
Date:
1961
Creator:
King, B. D. & King, Mrs. B. D.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to M. Wanda Walton, April 19, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to M. Wanda Walton discussing House Bill 534. He says he is in support of the bill.
Date:
April 19, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to E. B. Germany, March 20, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to E. B. Germany discussing House Bill 156.
Date:
March 20, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert E. Crozier to Truett Latimer, March 24, 1961]
Letter from Robert E. Crozier to Truett Latimer thanking him for the Eckhardt Amendment to Senate Bill 217.
Date:
March 24, 1961
Creator:
Crozier, Robert E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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