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[Letter from Truett Latimer to T. C. Wilkes, March 31, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to T. C. Wilkes discussing House Bill 7, which would give the Texas Railroad Commission power to set minimum field prices for natural gas. Latimer cites a passage from the 1854 Federal Power Commission, which prevents rules from interfering with state conservation orders on natural gas, and writes that he will support the bill.
Date:
March 31, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe Williamson, March 24, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe Williamson discussing the Trinity River Bill. Mr. Latimer assures that his vote on the bill will be what represents the best interest of his people.
Date:
March 24, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Advisory Committee on the State Film Library to Thomas B. Ramey, March 7, 1955]
Letter from the Advisory Committee on the State Film Library to Thomas B. Ramey; They attach their report on the need for and use of educational films as instructional materials, the historical development of the educational film in Texas public schools, the status of the film program, and the present problem which faces the State in connection with the film program. The report also includes their recommendations.
Date:
March 7, 1955
Creator:
Advisory Committee on the State Film Library
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Earl Rudder to A. Shivers, J. B. Shepperd, and the Texas Legislature, March 14, 1955]
Letter from J. Earl Rudder to A. Shivers, J. B. Shepperd, and the Texas Legislature; The letter serves as a report of what he has done so far as the Land Commissioner and Chairman of the Veterans' Land Board.
Date:
March 14, 1955
Creator:
Rudder, J. Earl
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. C. Fry to the Jaycees, March 17, 1955]
Letter from R. C. Fry to the Jaycees; He attaches a resolution relating to the Federal Income Tax. Mr. Fry asks that they consider the resolution and vote accordingly. The resolution asks that a law be amended which allows certain businesses to get special privileges and pay little to no Federal Income Tax.
Date:
March 17, 1955
Creator:
Fry, R. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed C. Burris to Members of the Texas Manufacturers Association, March 29, 1955]
Letter from Ed C. Burris to Members of the Texas Manufacturers Association; He reports on the status of House Bill 4 and talks about House Bill 7. He urges the members to express their views on House Bill 7 to their Legislators.
Date:
March 29, 1955
Creator:
Burris, Ed C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Drex G. Foreman Discussing an Amendment to S.B. 15, March 31, 1955]
Letter from Drex G. Foreman to the Legislative contact agent for the Texas Association of Insurance Agents. He talks about Senate Bill 15, later changed to House Bill 173, and how it has progressed through the legislature. He is against an amendment to Senate Bill 15 supported by Truett Latimer. He attaches the amendment.
Date:
March 31, 1955
Creator:
Foreman, Drex G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[House Bill 788]
House Bill 788, introduced by Charles Sandahl, by request; Referred to the Committee on Game and Fisheries. The bill concerns the regulation of shotguns and rifles on public roads between sunset and sunrise.
Date:
March 14, 1955
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo Discussing an Amendment to House Bill 231]
Memo discussing an amendment to House Bill 231.
Date:
1955-03-16?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. F. Shane to Charles Murphy, March 16, 1955]
Letter from M. F. Shane to Charles Murphy asking that he oppose Senate Bill 301.
Date:
March 16, 1955
Creator:
Shane, M. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles R. Madeley to Charles Murphy, Chas D. Kirkham, Jr. and Truett Latimer, March 16, 1955]
Letter from Charles R. Madeley to Truett Latimer, Charles Murphy, and Chas D. Kirkham, Jr. discussing opposition to the passage of Texas Senate Bill #301.
Date:
March 16, 1955
Creator:
Madeley, Charles R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. A. Hawlett to Carlton Moore, Sr., March 16, 1955]
Letter from W. A. Hawlett to Carlton Moore, Sr. urging him to actively oppose the Senate Bill 301.
Date:
March 16, 1955
Creator:
Hawlett, W. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to A. L. Frazier, March 31, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to A. L. Frazier discussing support for Texas House Bill #7 which would give the Texas Railroad Commission power to set minimum field prices for natural gas.
Date:
March 31, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. P. Harber to Truett Latimer, March 18, 1955]
Letter from G. P. Harber to Truett Latimer discussing the benefits that the Trinity River Valley would receive out of Texas House Bill #20 at the expense of the other areas in Texas.
Date:
March 18, 1955
Creator:
Harber, G. P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Byers Petty, March 10, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Byers Petty discussing opposition to Texas House Bill #53.
Date:
March 10, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. C. Maupin, March 17, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to J. C. Maupin discussing support for Texas House Bill #174.
Date:
March 17, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. C. Nichols to Truett Latimer, March 25, 1955]
Letter from E. C. Nichols to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #714, the Unfair Sales Act, as it is the only solution for independent merchants to stay in business.
Date:
March 25, 1955
Creator:
Nichols, E. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Nance, March 15, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Nance discussing opposition to Texas House Bill #346 which would in some manner change the operation of the Abilene State Hospital.
Date:
March 15, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. J. D. Magee, March 2, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. J. D. Magee discussing the position of Texas House Bill #398 before the Insurance Committee.
Date:
March 2, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. O. M. Perry to Truett Latimer, March 22, 1955] HSUL_1-08-04-055
Letter from Mrs. O. M. Perry to Truett Latimer discussing support for the passage of Texas House Bill #714.
Date:
March 22, 1955
Creator:
Perry, Mrs. O. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe H. Pool to Truett Latimer, March 10, 1955]
Letter from Joe H. Pool to Truett Latimer as an invitation to dinner at the Stephen F. Austin hotel.
Date:
March 10, 1955
Creator:
Pool, Joe H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe Pickle, March 9, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe Pickle discussing as gratitude for all the assistance done during the race for Senate.
Date:
March 9, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. J. Pickard to Truett Latimer, March 15, 1955]
Letter from L. J. Pickard to Truett Latimer discussing support for the budget set down by the Regents of the University of Texas for Post Graduate School.
Date:
March 15, 1955
Creator:
Pickard, L. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Al Pratka to Truett Latimer, March 28, 1955]
Letter from Al Pratka to Truett Latimer as an expression of gratitude on behalf of all the members of the association for supporting the Counselor Bill up until passage.
Date:
March 28, 1955
Creator:
Pratka, Al
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History