| Interviewee | CAHOON, Frank K. (b. 1934) |
| Professions | Geologist, independent oilman |
| Political Party | Republican |
| Political Service | Texas House of Representatives |
| Interview ID # | OH 0012 |
| Date(s) of interview | |
| Description | Geologist, independent oilman, former member of the Texas House of Representatives from Midland, Republican. His experiences and personal views as a member of the Sixtieth Texas Legislature. Business career; decision to enter politics; experiences as the lone Republican in the House; personal political philosophy; comments about the relationship among Governor John Connally, Lieutenant Governor Preston Smith, and Speaker of the House Ben Barnes; salaries for public schoolteachers; views on sales tax; liquor legislation; appropriations bills; revisions in criminal code; labor legislation; lobby influence; building the Republican party in Texas. |
| Interviewer(s) | E. Dale Odom |
| Physical Description | 72 pp. |
| Terms of Use | Open |
