Buchanan, J W 1985-10-02
State Representative John W. (Buck) Buchanan discusses proposed legislation for water development in Texas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: J. W. "Buck" Buchanan
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: October 2, 1985
Location: Dumas, Texas
Interviewer: Richard Mason
Length: 25 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Water proposal before Texas Legislature,
Tenets,
Priority water usage,
Need for water resource development,
Effect of environmentalist groups on water use,
Influence of City of Houston on water proposals,
Opposition to water development bond issues, 1985,
Interstate Water Compact Commission,
Texas-Arkansas study of surplus water, mid 1960s,
Potential for water usage,
Grain sorghum and poultry negotiations,
Breakdown in negotiations,
Governor Bill Clements,
Opposition to interstate water compacts,
East Texas,
Gulf Coast
Tape 1, Side 2:
Blank
Range Dates: 1960-1985
Bulk Dates: 1960-1985
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