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[Letter from R. O. "Bill" Williams to Truett Latimer, February 7, 1957]

Description: Letter from R. O. "Bill" Williams to Truett Latimer discussing Williams's opposition to House Bill 27 known as the Flexible Rating Bill. Williams writes that the bill would allow companies to cut rates on insurance premiums by cutting coverage and asks Latimer to vote against it.
Date: February 7, 1957
Creator: Williams, R. O. "Bill"
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Watson, March 7, 1957]

Description: Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to constituents Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Watson discussing a proposed amendment to the state constitution that Latimer supports and the Watsons oppose.
Date: March 7, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer, February 7, 1957]

Description: Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer discussing Wright's concerns about the legislature's increased expenditures. Wright mentions Texas's low tax rates have helped grow industry in the state and asks Latimer prevent increased taxation and wasteful spending.
Date: February 7, 1957
Creator: Wright, Allen
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. R. H. Tull, Jr., February 7, 1957]

Description: 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
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. Pullen, March 7, 1957]

Description: Letter from Truett Latimer to J. Pullen discussing a petition Perkins signed proposing a constitutional amendment that would allow people to vote to redivide the commissioner precincts in their counties. Latimer explains the process an amendment would have to go through and advocates instead for his proposal to allot two commissioners to the city of Abilene and two commissioners to the rest of the county.
Date: March 7, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Truett Latimer to David Surratt, February 7, 1957]

Description: Letter from Truett Latimer to David Surratt discussing a proposed appropriation for the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, which was still being discussed in hearings. Latimer writes that he has spoken with the chairman of the committee and that he hopes they will be able to find funding for the program.
Date: February 7, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from A. E. Wells to Truett Latimer, March 7, 1957]

Description: Letter from A. E. Wells to Truett Latimer discussing Latimer's lack of support an unnamed bill concerning an increased formula for schools and asking Latimer to support another unnamed bill exempting teachers from jury duty. Wells also mentions that he and Pete Olds submitted plans for an air base school to the Texas Education Agency and that they received approval from the Housing and Home Finance Agency.
Date: March 7, 1957
Creator: Wells, A. E.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Truett Latimer to C. E. Spencer, March 7, 1957]

Description: Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to constituent C. E. Spencer discussing legislation and a proposed amendment to the Texas constitution that Latimer supports and Spencer opposes.
Date: March 7, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Frank M. Smith, May 7, 1957]

Description: Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Frank M. Smith assuring him of his opposition to legislation listed in a previous letter [not specified here].
Date: May 7, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Paul Stephens to Truett Latimer, May 7, 1957]

Description: Letter from Paul Stephens to Truett Latimer discussing several house and senate bills. Stephens writes that he is happy to hear House Bill 777 will not come up for and asks about the status of Senate Bill 353, which is similar. He also mentions that he is sorry the Attorney General declared House Bill 487 to be unconstitutional.
Date: May 7, 1957
Creator: Stephens, Paul
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. R. Willis, March 7, 1957]

Description: Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to constituent J. R. Willis discussing a proposed amendment to the state's constitution that Latimer supports and Willis opposes.
Date: March 7, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Truett Latimer to G. M. Norris, March 7, 1957]

Description: Letter from Truett Latimer to G. M. Norris discussing a petition Norris signed proposing a constitutional amendment that would allow people to vote to redivide the commissioner precincts in their counties. Latimer explains the process an amendment would have to go through and advocates instead for his proposal to allot two commissioners to the city of Abilene and two commissioners to the rest of the county.
Date: March 7, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jessie Mae Patton, March 7, 1957]

Description: Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Jessie Mae Patton discussing a petition Patton signed proposing a constitutional amendment that would allow people to vote to redivide the commissioner precincts in their counties. Latimer explains the process an amendment would have to go through and advocates instead for his proposal to allot two commissioners to the city of Abilene and two commissioners to the rest of the county.
Date: March 7, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bill Richards, February 7, 1957]

Description: Letter from Truett Latimer to Bill Richards discussing their opposition to unnamed legislature that would consolidate school districts with fewer than 500 students. Latimer writes that he believes the bill will not pass but that he will do his best to defeat it.
Date: February 7, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Peggy Carswell and Byrdie Carswell - October 7, 1957]

Description: A letter written to Peggy Carswell & "Mother" [Byrdie Carswell] from "Dad" [T. N. Carswell], dated October 7, 1957. T. N. Carswell advises that he enclosed two Texas-Oklahoma [football game] tickets that Jake [Jake Sandefer] had passed on to him and advises that they use them or sell them if he is unable to be there. He advises that they purchase musical tickets for the night of the 12th, go to the Fair on Saturday morning and assures them that he is only having Hay Fever.
Date: October 7, 1957
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Rev. and Mrs. H. B. Terry, Jr., March 7, 1957]

Description: Letter from Truett Latimer to Rev. and Mrs. H. B. Terry, Jr. discussing a petition they signed proposing a constitutional amendment that would allow people to vote to redivide the commissioner precincts in their counties. Latimer explains the process an amendment would have to go through and advocates instead for his proposal to allot two commissioners to the city of Abilene and two commissioners to the rest of the county.
Date: March 7, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Eltee Wright, March 7, 1957]

Description: Letter from Truett Latimer to Eltee Wright discussing a petition Wright signed proposing a constitutional amendment that would allow people to vote to redivide the commissioner precincts in their counties. Latimer explains the process an amendment would have to go through and advocates instead for his proposal to allot two commissioners to the city of Abilene and two commissioners to the rest of the county.
Date: March 7, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Ray O'Bar, February 7, 1957]

Description: Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Ray O'Bar discussing unnamed legislation relating to school consolidation reccomended by the Texas Board of Education. Latimer writes that he also opposes the legislation, which he believes would lead to the closure of smaller schools and the destruction of small communities.
Date: February 7, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Leo Norris, March 7, 1957]

Description: Letter from Truett Latimer to Leo Norris discussing a petition Norris signed proposing a constitutional amendment that would allow people to vote to redivide the commissioner precincts in their counties. Latimer explains the process an amendment would have to go through and advocates instead for his proposal to allot two commissioners to the city of Abilene and two commissioners to the rest of the county.
Date: March 7, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Alvin O'Pry to Truett Latimer, May 7, 1957]

Description: Letter from Alvin O'Pry to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 298. O'Pry writes that he hopes Latimer's bill was enacted without any amendments.
Date: May 7, 1957
Creator: O'Pry, Alvin
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Truett Latimer to B. M. Porter, March 7, 1957]

Description: Letter from Truett Latimer to B. M. Porter discussing a petition Porter signed proposing a constitutional amendment that would allow people to vote to redivide the commissioner precincts in their counties. Latimer explains the process an amendment would have to go through and advocates instead for his proposal to allot two commissioners to the city of Abilene and two commissioners to the rest of the county.
Date: March 7, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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