, QJL171,_ FOR GOVERNOR 409W. 13th, Austin, Texas 78701, Tel. 512-474-9409 September 8, 1978 The Honorable John Hill Candidate for Governor of Texas 1035 Brown Building Austin, Texas 78701 Dear Mr. Hill: Because the voters of Texas deserve to know our stands on issues affecting the future of this state, I am continuing my weekly letters to give you the opportunity to discuss with me your stand on various matters. This series of weekly letters will continue until we meet in a face-to-face, public debate. Since I have not received any answer from you on my first four letters, I assume I am correct in stating that you oppose my proposed "Taxpayer's Bill of Rights." The components of the "Taxpayer's Bill of Rights"--including Constitutional amendments that would give Texans the right of Initiative and Referendum; require a two-thirds record vote of both Houses of the Legislature to enact a new tax bill; ban a personal or corporate income tax in Texas; and, allow local taxpayers to call an election to ratify or reject a tax increase created by a local governmental unit--were covered in my first four letters. This fifth weekly letter addresses the following issue. Issue Number Five: Should Jimmy Carter be re-elected President of the United States? Clements' Position: No. Jimmy Carter's policies affecting Texas have been disastrous for this state. Carter's energy plan would place Texas' intrastate natural gas under federal control for the first time in history. Carter promised deregulation of natural gas, but later reneged on that promise. Carter supports the Labor Reform Act which would negate Texas' Right-to-Work law. Carter has failed to provide the leadership this country needs. He continually reverses himself on vital issues, including national security, and his promises of efficiency in government have turned out to be meaningless. Hill's Position: Yes. (Since both of our stands on this issue should be open to debate, I will comment on what I perceive your stand to be.) You claimed credit for turning Texas to Carter in 1976. You served on his steering committee in Texas and worked hard to help him carry Texas' 26 electoral votes. You recently stated that you will support Carter when he is re-nominated, no matter how badly his policies affect Texas. If your stand on this issue is any different than what I have stated, please advise me in writing prior to Sept. 15, the date of my next letter. Although these letters are poor substitutes for a statewide public debate, they appear to be the best method at this time for informing the voters of the broad philosophical differences between us. Sincerely, CkatItlitt, William P. Clements, Jr. Pd Pol Adv. by Clements for Governor Campaign Comm., Torn B Rhodes. Treas.