| Interviewee | HALE, L. Dewitt (b. 1917) |
| Professions | Attorney |
| Political Party | Democrat |
| Political Service | Texas House of Representatives |
| Interview ID # | OH 0013 |
| Date(s) of interview | |
| Description | Attorney, member of the Texas House of Representatives from Corpus Christi, Democrat. His experiences from his career as a member of the Texas Legislature (1939-40; 1953-62; 1964-67). Biographical information and decision to enter politics; influence of lobbyists; revenue legislation; changes in House rules; evolution of House membership; comments about Governor John Connally, Lieutenant Governor Preston Smith, and Speaker Ben Barnes; comments about former governors Allen Shivers and Price Daniels; one-year versus two-year budget; position on annual legislative sessions; constitutional revision; higher education. |
| Interviewer(s) | E. Dale Odom |
| Physical Description | 106 pp. |
| Terms of Use | Open |
