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e_cle_000569
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Title
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Remarks prepared for Governor William P. Clements, Jr., for the Haltom Richland Annual Chamber of Commerce banquet, November 10, 1982
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Description
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Remarks prepared for Governor William P. Clements, Jr., for the Haltom Richland Annual Chamber of Commerce banquet, November 10, 1982. Clements reviews his accomplishments since election to office.
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Page Count
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10
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Creator
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Clements, William P., 1917-2011
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Contributor
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Haltom Richland Chamber of Commerce
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Subject Topic
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State governments--Officials and employees, Budget, Taxation, State
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Time Period
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"Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
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Identifier
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e_cle_001269
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Title
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List of Clements' Record on Taxes and Spending, September 5, 1986
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Description
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List of Clements' Record on Taxes and Spending, September 5, 1986. List of how Clements reduced state spending and vetoed taxes during his term in office.
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Page Count
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1
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Subject Topic
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Taxation, State, Budget
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Time Period
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"White Interregnum, 1983-1986", "Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
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Themebook Term(s)
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The Texas Economy
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Identifier
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e_cle_000367
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Title
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Letters from William P. Clements, Jr. to John Hill, 1978
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Description
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Letters from William P. Clements, Jr. to John Hill, 1978. Five open letters from William P. Clements, Jr. to the Honorable John Hill from August 11-September 8, 1978. Clements urges John Hill to join him in open debate on issues of binding referendums, voting on new or increased tax bills, a Constitutional amendment in Texas to ban income tax, voter referendums on tax increases, and Jimmy Carter.
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Page Count
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5
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Creator
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Clements, William P., 1917-2011
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Contributor
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Hill, John L., 1923-2007
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Subject Name
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Briscoe, Dolph, Carter, Jimmy, 1924-
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Subject Topic
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Political campaigns, Campaign debates, Constitutional amendments, Taxation, Taxation, State, Income tax, Election
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Time Period
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"Gubernatorial Campaign, 1977-1978"
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Themebook Term(s)
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John Hill, Jimmy Carter, Dolph Briscoe
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Identifier
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e_cle_011868
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Title
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Remarks by Governor Bill Clements for the Texas Bankers Association Annual Convention, May 3, 1990
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Description
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Remarks by Governor Bill Clements for the Texas Bankers Association Annual Convention, May 3, 1990. Regarding education finance reform, job creation, tax levels, workers compensation.
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Page Count
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6
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Creator
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Clements, William P., 1917-2011
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Subject Topic
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Education, Banks and Banking, Taxation, State, Workers' compensation
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Time Period
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"Texas Governor Term 2, 1987-1991"
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Themebook Term(s)
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Education Reform, Budget Battle of 1987
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Identifier
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e_cle_009552
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Correspondence between William P. Clements and Seven Alexander January 6,-March 10, 1988
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Description
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Correspondence between William P. Clements and Seven Alexander January 6,-March 10, 1988. Seven Alexander is angry with the signing of the revenue bill. Clements response that he was also unhappy with this signing, but that he had to compromise.
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Page Count
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3
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Creator
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Clements, William P., 1917-2011, Alexander, Seven
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Subject Topic
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Taxation, State, Budget
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Time Period
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"Texas Governor Term 2, 1987-1991"
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Themebook Term(s)
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Budget Battle of 1987
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Identifier
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e_cle_000201
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Title
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Campaign press release on William P. Clements's Testimony before Special Legislative Session on Taxation, July 18, 1978
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Description
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Campaign press release on William P. Clements's Testimony before Special Legislative Session on Taxation, July 18, 1978. The press relief describes Clements' testimony before the special session, specifically describing bringing down government spending, increasing exemptions based on vocation and age, and democratic methods of changing the taxation rate.
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Page Count
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1
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Creator
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Clements for Governor Campaign Committee
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Subject Name
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Texas. Legislature, Clements, William P., 1917-2011
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Subject Topic
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Taxation, State, Taxation
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Time Period
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"Gubernatorial Campaign, 1977-1978"
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Identifier
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e_cle_011871
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Statement of Governor Bill Clements following his Veto of Senate Bill 1, May 22, 1990
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Description
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Statement of Governor Bill Clements following his Veto of Senate Bill 1, May 22, 1990. Clements states the veto is a stand against an increase in sales tax, property tax and the creation of a income tax. He only sign a education reform bill "that does not mortgage our children's future".
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Page Count
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2
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Creator
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Clements, William P., 1917-2011
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Subject Topic
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Educational change, Taxation, State, Property tax, Sales tax, Income tax
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Time Period
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"Texas Governor Term 2, 1987-1991"
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Themebook Term(s)
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Education Reform
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Identifier
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e_cle_000322
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Title
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Press release concerning taxes
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Description
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Press release concerning taxation and Bill Clements outlining his position on Texas tax rates
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Page Count
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1
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Creator
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Clements for Governor Campaign Committee
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Contributor
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Clements for Governor Campaign Committee
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Subject Name
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Clements for Governor Campaign Committee
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Subject Topic
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Taxation, State
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Time Period
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"Gubernatorial Campaign, 1977-1978"
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Identifier
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e_cle_012263
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Title
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Letter from John Bocock to William P. Clements, August 3, 1987
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Description
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Letter from John Bocock to William P. Clements, August 3, 1987. John, a resident of Oklahoma sent Clements a political cartoon headlined "Governor Signs Annual Tax Hike" and gives Clements his support.
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Page Count
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2
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Creator
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Bocock, John
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Contributor
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Clements, William P., 1917-2011
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Subject Topic
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Taxation, State
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Time Period
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"Texas Governor Term 2, 1987-1991"
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Themebook Term(s)
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The Texas Economy
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Identifier
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e_cle_001283
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Title
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Newspaper clipping headlined "Clements says stand against new taxes hasn't weakened," August 19, 1986
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Description
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Newspaper clipping from the Waco Tribune-Herald headlined "Clements says stand against new taxes hasn't weakened," August 19, 1986 by Drew Parma. Clements denies support for new taxes and confirms he still believes the budget problems can be solved without a tax increase.
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Page Count
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1
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Subject Name
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Clements, William P., 1917-2011
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Subject Topic
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Budget, Taxation, State
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Time Period
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"White Interregnum, 1983-1986"
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Themebook Term(s)
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Budget Battle of 1987
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Identifier
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e_cle_001117
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Title
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Newspaper clipping headlined "Backers urge Clements to ease tax stance," August 18, 1986
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Description
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Newspaper clipping from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram headlined "Backers urge Clements to ease tax stance," August 18, 1986 by Laylan Copelin. Clements supporters and Republicans are worried that Clements' promise of no new taxes is impossible to keep with the projected budget deficit.
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Page Count
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1
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Subject Name
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Clements, William P., 1917-2011
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Subject Topic
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Taxation, State, Budget
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Time Period
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"White Interregnum, 1983-1986"
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Themebook Term(s)
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Mark White, Republican Party of Texas
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Identifier
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e_cle_001258
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Newspaper clipping headlined, "White calls Clements leader in raising taxes," October 15, 1982
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Description
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Newspaper clipping from the Dallas Morning News headlined, "White calls Clements leader in raising taxes," October 15, 1982, by Sam Kinch Jr. White accuses Clements of raising taxes and being "insensitive" to consumers and unemployed workers.
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Page Count
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1
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Creator
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Kinch, Sam
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Subject Name
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Texas. Public Utility Commission
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Subject Topic
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Taxation, State, Gasoline--Taxation, Property tax
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Time Period
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"Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
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Themebook Term(s)
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Mark White
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Identifier
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e_cle_001192
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Title
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Newspaper clipping headlined "Clements: No 'secret plan,'" September 4, 1986
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Description
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Newspaper clipping from Dallas Times Herald headlined "Clements: No 'secret plan,'" September 4, 1986, by Tim Graham. Clipping discusses William P. Clements, Jr.'s policy for reducing Texas deficit and the possibility of a special session of the Texas Legislature. Includes office filing form.
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Page Count
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2
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Subject Topic
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Budget, Taxation, State
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Time Period
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"White Interregnum, 1983-1986"
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Themebook Term(s)
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Republican Party of Texas
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Identifier
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e_cle_013202
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Title
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Notes on Staff Meeting held May 11, 1979
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Description
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Notes on Staff Meeting held May 11, 1979. Notes taken by Janie Harris. Topic include crime, wiretapping and tax relief.
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Page Count
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3
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Creator
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Harris, Janie
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Subject Topic
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Crime, Wiretapping, Taxation, State
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Time Period
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"Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
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Identifier
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e_cle_009566
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Title
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Correspondence between William P. Clements and Leon D. Allard, May 29- June 12, 1987. Leon is concerned with the 'stalemate' over the budget.
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Description
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Correspondence between William P. Clements and Leon D. Allard, May 29- June 12, 1987
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Page Count
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2
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Creator
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Allard, Leon D., Clements, William P., 1917-2011
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Subject Topic
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Taxation, State, Budget, Campaign promises
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Time Period
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"Texas Governor Term 2, 1987-1991"
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Themebook Term(s)
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Budget Battle of 1987
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Identifier
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e_cle_006987
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Title
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Remarks by Governor William P. Clements, Jr., at the 21st Annual County Judge and Commissioners Conference, College Station, Texas, February 8, 1979
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Description
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Remarks by Governor William P. Clements, Jr., at the 21st Annual County Judge and Commissioners Conference, regarding unifying county and local government interests, College Station, Texas, February 8, 1979. Annotated remarks discuss Clements' support of initiative and referendum, tax reform, and law enforcement.
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Page Count
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12
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Creator
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Clements, William P., 1917-2011
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Subject Topic
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Taxation, State, Law enforcement, Intergovernmental cooperation
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Time Period
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"Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
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Identifier
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e_cle_000355
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Title
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Group of documents regarding a special session of the Texas Legislature on tax reform, July 18, 1978
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Description
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Group of documents regarding a special session of the Texas Legislature on tax reform, July 18, 1978. Documents include William P. Clements, Jr.'s remarks before the Von Dohlen Committee; a Texas House Resolution, HJR1, regarding the special session of the Legislature; and a summary of the Peveto Bill.
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Page Count
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8
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Creator
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Clements, William P., 1917-2011, Texas. Legislature
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Contributor
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Clements for Governor Campaign Committee, Van Dohlen Committee
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Subject Topic
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State governments, Taxation, State
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Time Period
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"Gubernatorial Campaign, 1977-1978"
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Identifier
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e_cle_001234
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Title
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Newspaper clipping headlined "This special session could make, break Gov. White's race," August 8, 1986
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Description
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Newspaper clipping from the Houston Chronicle headlined "This special session could make, break Gov. White's race," August 8, 1986 by Anne Marie Kilday. The special session to solve the state's budget issues will be an important factor in the upcoming gubernatorial election and Governor Mark White is in a tough spot.
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Page Count
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1
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Subject Topic
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Budget, Taxation, State, Political campaigns
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Time Period
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"White Interregnum, 1983-1986"
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Themebook Term(s)
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Mark White
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Identifier
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e_cle_000464
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Title
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Newspaper clipping headlined "Special session could weigh heavy on governor's race," September 5, 1982
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Description
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Newspaper clipping headlined "Special session could weigh heavy on governor's race," September 5, 1982. From the Waco Tribune Herald regarding unemployment rates in Texas, as well as raising the minimum tax rate.
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Page Count
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1
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Subject Name
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Clements, William P., 1917-2011
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Subject Topic
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Unemployment, Taxation, State
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Time Period
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"Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
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Identifier
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e_cle_001233
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Title
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Newspaper clipping headlined "Gambit for White, Lewis is balancing the budget," August 10, 1986
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Description
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Newspaper clipping from the Houston Chronicle headlined "Gambit for White, Lewis is balancing the budget," August 10, 1986 by Raul Reyes and Anne Marie Kilday. White's call for taxes to solve the budget problem was a political gamble and there is no way to tell if it will pay off.
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Page Count
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1
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Creator
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Reyes, Raul
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Subject Topic
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Taxation, State, Budget
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Time Period
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"White Interregnum, 1983-1986"
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Themebook Term(s)
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Mark White