Hardeman, Doresey B 1973-05-31
Dorsey Hardeman, former state senator from San Angelo, recalls his service in the Texas Legislature and his relationship with Governor Preston Smith.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Dorsey B. Hardeman
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: May 31, 1973
Location: Austin, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Offers autobiographical material,
Moved to San Angelo from Tennessee (1932),
Recalls Preston Smith as a state senator lieutenant governor and
governor,
Now is Executive Director of the Texas Water Rights Commission,
Typifies political conservatism of himself and Smith,
Lists Smith’s accomplishments in financial welfare and education matters,
Mentions revision of Code of Criminal Procedure which generated
opposition,
Recalls State Senate procedures to cut a filibuster,
Mentions Barbara Jordan in a long anecdote,
Remembers the bill aiding Lyndon Johnson (1959).
Tape 1, Side 2: Continues with discussion of bill changing date of
primary,
Talks about Lt. Governor Ben Ramsey,
Discusses his record as chairman of Local and Uncontested Calendar
Committee,
Discusses budget making by the Legislature praising the Legislative
Budget Board,
Gives pungent opinion of Department of Planning Coordination and Office,
of Information Service,
Opposes revenue sharing,
Offers his theory of government opposing welfare
Became mayor of San Angelo (1938),
Recalls his courtship and marriage to Geneva Moore (1940).
Range Dates: 1932-1973
Bulk Dates: 1932-1973
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