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OH 0038

About the Interviewee

IntervieweeBARNES, Ben (b. 1937)
ProfessionsSpeaker of the Texas House of Representatives
EmployersTexas House of Representatives
Political PartyDemocrat
Political ServiceSpeaker of the Texas House of Representatives, 1964-68|$|Lieutenant Governor, 1968-72

About this oral history

Interview ID #OH 0038
Date(s) of interview
DescriptionHis experiences and personal views as a member of the Sixty-first Legislature. One-year versus two-year budget; creation of new four-year colleges; influence of beer and liquor lobby; sales tax exemptions; comments about Speaker Gus Mutscher; revenue legislation; annual legislative sessions; future political ambitions.
Interviewer(s)Ronald E. Marcello
Physical Description19 pp
Terms of UseOpen