Interviewee | BARNES, Ben (b. 1937) |
Professions | Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives |
Employers | Texas House of Representatives |
Political Party | Democrat |
Political Service | Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, 1964-68|$|Lieutenant Governor, 1968-72 |
Interview ID # | OH 0038 |
Date(s) of interview | |
Description | His 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 Description | 19 pp |
Terms of Use | Open |