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- [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.
- [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.
- [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".
- [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.
- [Letter from R. H. Linam to Truett Latimer, February 6, 1962]
- Letter from R. H. Linam to Truett Latimer thanking him for considering House Bill 62.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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'.
- [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'.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to E. B. Germany, March 20, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to E. B. Germany discussing House Bill 156.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Letter from David Whitaker to Truett Latimer, March 18, 1961]
- Letter from David Whitaker to Truett Latimer asking that he oppose House Joint Resolution 4, the race track gambling bill.
- [Telegram from Mr. and Mrs. Len Johnson, March 21, 1961]
- Telegram from Mr. and Mrs. Len Johnson for Truett Latimer expressing their opposition to House Joint Resolution 4.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Taylor, March 2, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Taylor discussing House Bill 2, a bill that would amend the Texas Electric Cooperative Act. Mr. Latimer says he will give the bill his consideration.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Bridges, February 23, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Bridges 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.
- [Telegram from J. P. Carson, Jr., March 20, 1961]
- Telegram from J. P. Carson, Jr. for Truett Latimer asking that Mr. Latimer vote against House Bill 61.
- [Letter from Eudora Hawkins to Truett Latimer Discussing the Driver Education Program, May 18, 1961]
- Letter from Eudora Hawkins to Truett Latimer discussing the Driver Education Program.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to A. C. Scott, March 9, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to A. C. Scott discussing tax bills in the Legislature. He lets Mr. Scott know that his suggestion of a sales tax that would return a portion of the tax to the counties based on population would not be favorably in the Legislature. He also expresses his support for a bill that would replace ad valorem taxes on automobiles with an increase in the license fees for cars and trucks.
- [Letter from Raymond Soloski to Truett Latimer, January 19, 1961]
- Letter from Raymond Soloski to Truett Latimer discussing the expenditure of Texas. He criticizes the State Highway Department and thinks that it and other state agency spending should be looked into by a board of Texas businessmen. He also talks about taxes and opposes the payroll tax and the State income tax.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to P. D. Petty, March 16, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. P. D. Petty discussing House Bill 61. Mr. Latimer lets him know that the bill is receiving multiple amendments and that he will make up his mind on the bill once the amendments are over.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Roland Heldt, April 26, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Roland Heldt showing appreciation for his previous letter.
- [Postcard from Mrs. E. B. Willewn to Truett Latimer, 1961]
- Postcard from Mrs. E. B. Willewn to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose HJR 4, a resolution that would legalize horse race gambling.
- [Telegram from Alvin Thigpen, March 27, 1961]
- Telegram from Alvin Thigpen for Truett Latimer urging him to oppose House Bill 539.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to H. Don Rogers, February 2, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to H. Don Rogers discussing a bill that would license short-hand reporters. He assures that he will support the bill.
- [Telegram from Mr. and Mrs. Irving Horowitz, February 23, 1961]
- Telegram from Mr. and Mrs. Irving Horowitz for Truett Latimer stating they are opposed to House Joint Resolution 4 and thanking Mr. Latimer for the stand he has taken on it.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Ralph H. Jones, February 21, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Ralph H. discussing a bill that would allow REAs 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.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Nona Burgess, February 22, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Nona Burgess 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.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Arch Lewis, April 19, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Arch Lewis assuring that he will vote against House Bill 590.
- [Letter from Court Shepard to Truett Latimer, May 20, 1961]
- Letter from Court Shepard to Truett Latimer thanking him for opposing the legalized gambling bill and for sending him a letter concerning the same bill.
- [Letter from George L. Minter to Truett Latimer, April 5, 1961]
- Letter from George L. Minter to Truett Latimer discussing his views on House Bill 642 and 290, and House Joint Resolution 2 and 32.
- [Letter from Henry F. Long to Truett Latimer, February 23, 1961]
- Letter from Henry F. Long to Truett Latimer discussing a bill that concerns jury service. He also talks about a petition in support of the removal of the Court of Civil Appeals from Eastland from Abilene.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Marvin S. Sprain, March 21, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Marvin S. Sprain discussing House Bills 363 and 413. Mr. Latimer assures that he will vote against them.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to K. W. Stout, April 10, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to K. W. Stout assuring that he will oppose House Bill 118.
- [Letter from Dale Crawford to Truett Latimer, February 28, 1961]
- Letter from Dale Crawford to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to House Bill 2.
- [Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. Bert Clemmer to Truett Latimer, 1961]
- Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. Bert Clemmer to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose House Joint Resolution 4, a resolution that would legalize horse race gambling.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to O. M. Sides, April 19, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to O. M. Sides discussing House Bill 118. Mr. Latimer assures that he will oppose it.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Jack Sayles, January 23, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Jack Sayles discussing the education system in Texas. He says that the amount of money the teachers will make in the session will be based on the adequacy of the tax bill.
- [Letter from Bill Moore to Truett Latimer, July 13, 1961]
- Letter from Bill Moore to Truett Latimer urging him to vote for the Hale-Aiken recommendations and a tax measure to support it.
- [Letter from B. J. Gist to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961]
- Letter from B. J. Gist to Truett Latimer in support of House Bill 2.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Riley G. Maxwell, August 11, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Riley G. Maxwell informing him that House Bill 20 passed the House the previous Tuesday.