Rosson, Renal B 1980-08-08
Renal Rosson discusses his terms served in the Texas House of Representatives.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Renal B. Rosson
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: August 08, 1980
Location: Snyder, Texas
Interviewer: Richard Mason
Length: 1 hour 25 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Occupations,
Acting General Counsel for Texas,
Department of Agriculture,
Texas Farm and Ranch Security,
Program Administrator,
Governor’s Aide (March 1975),
Texas House of Representatives,
Terms,
Law School (1946-1949),
Texas House of Representatives,
Legislative District,
Opponents,
Campaigning,
Committees served on,
Conference Committee,
Sales tax.
Tape 1, Side 2: Texas House of Representatives (continued),
Sales tax (continued),
Income tax,
Teacher’s income,
Minimum wage law,
Labor influence,
Personal law practice,
Political contributions,
Preston Smith,
State Senator,
Governor,
Billy Clayton,
Ben Barnes.
Tape 2, Side 1: John B. Connally,
"One Man, One Vote",
Urban power structure,
Re-districting,
Constitutional Convention (1974),
Health Facilities Commission.
Tape 2, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1946-1980
Bulk Dates: 1946-1975
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