Texas Legislature, Senate:
An Inventory of Records of Senator John Leedom at the Texas State Archives, 1981-1982, 1985-1996
Overview | ||
| Creator: | Texas. Legislature. Senate. | |
| Title: | Records of Senator John Leedom | |
| Dates: | 1981-1982, 1985-1996 | |
| Abstract: | Minutes, agenda, bill copies, bill analyses, printed materials, fiscal notes, hearing requests, supporting meeting materials, correspondence, memoranda, interview notes, forms, press releases, lists of members, reports, fact sheets, completed questionnaires, amendments, clippings, newsletters, and several photographs that date 1981-1982, 1985-1996 (67th -74th Legislatures) comprise the committee and bill files of Texas State Senator John Leedom. | |
| Quantity: | 6.8 cubic ft. | |
| Location: | Please note that these records are stored at the State Records Center. Because of the possibility that portions of these records fall under the Public Information Act exceptions, these records must be reviewed by an archivist before they can be accessed for research. Records requested before 10:00 a.m. will usually be available for review by an archivist by 4:00 p.m. the same day. Records requested after 10:00 a.m. and before 3:00 p.m. will usually be available for review by an archivist by noon the next day. See the "Restrictions on Access" statement in this document for further information. | |
| Language | English. | |
Biographical Sketch
John Leedom was born on July 27, 1921, received his Bachelor of Science from Rice University, and worked as a graduate engineer prior to his election to the Texas Senate on behalf of the 16th District, Dallas (part) and Rockwall (part) Counties. Leedom served in the Senate from 1981 through 1996. During his tenure he was active on a variety of committees, namely Education (1981-1984), Human Resources (1981-1982), Intergovernmental Relations (1981-1996), Economic Development (1983-1996), State Affairs (1985-1996), and Redistricting (1990-1996). In addition, he served on several subcommittees, acted as Vice-Chair of the Redistricting and Intergovernmental Relations committees, and chaired the interim committees on Fees and Grants (1981-1982) and Agency Services Management (1985-1986). Senator Leedom did not return to the Senate in 1997.
Scope and Contents of the Records
Records consist of minutes, agenda, bill copies, bill analyses, printed materials, fiscal notes, hearing requests, supporting meeting materials, correspondence, memoranda, interview notes, forms, press releases, lists of members, reports, fact sheets, completed questionnaires, amendments, clippings, newsletters, and several photographs that date 1981-1982, 1985-1996 (67th -74th Legislatures). The records comprise the committee and bill files of Texas State Senator John Leedom. Committee files cover the Interim Committee on Fees and Grants (1981-1982) and the Interim Committee on Agency Services Management (1985-1986); documentation largely consists of minutes. The bill files cover passed legislation which was introduced or sponsored by Senator Leedom from 1985 to 1996. Subjects include state and local finance, banks, fees, public utilities, services management, arson, the judiciary, highway repairs, productivity bonuses, pensions, motor vehicle issues, and insurance.
To prepare this inventory, the described materials were cursorily reviewed to delineate series, to confirm the accuracy of contents lists, to provide an estimate of dates covered, and to determine record types.
Organization of the Records | ||
| These records are organized into two series: | ||
| Committee files, 1981-1982, 1985-1986, 0.2 cubic ft. | ||
| Bill files, 1985-1996, 6.6 cubic ft. | ||
Restrictions
Restrictions on Access
Because of the possibility that portions of these records fall under the Public Information Act exceptions including violations of the privacy of individuals, these records must be reviewed by an archivist before they can be accessed for research. The records may be requested for research under the provisions of the Public Information Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 552). The researcher may request an interview with an archivist or submit a request by mail, fax, or email including enough description and detail about the information requested to enable the archivist to accurately identify and locate the information requested. If our review reveals records covered by exceptions to the Public Information Act, we are obligated to seek an Open Records Opinion from the Attorney General before the files can be provided to the researcher. The Public Information Act allows the Archives ten business days after receiving the written request to make the determination.
Restrictions on Use
Where necessary, records will be redacted or restricted to comply with the Public Information Act and the Attorney General's decision.
Index Terms | ||
| The terms listed here were used to catalog the records. The terms can be used to find similar or related records. | ||
| Personal Names: | ||
| Leedom, John N., 1921- | ||
| Corporate Names: | ||
| Texas. Legislature. Senate. Interim Committee on Fees and Grants. | ||
| Texas. Legislature. Senate. Interim Committee on Agency Services Management. | ||
| Subjects: | ||
| Pensions--Law and legislation--Texas. | ||
| Legislators--Texas. | ||
| Legislative bodies--Texas. | ||
| Finance, Public--Law and legislation--Texas. | ||
| Banks and banking--Law and legislation--Texas. | ||
| Insurance law--Texas. | ||
| Local finance--Law and legislation--Texas. | ||
| Courts--Texas. | ||
| Arson--Texas. | ||
| Highway law--Texas. | ||
| Motor vehicles--Texas. | ||
| Document Types: | ||
| Minutes--Texas--Legislators--1981-1982, 1985-1996. | ||
| Agenda--Texas--Legislators--1981-1982, 1985-1996. | ||
| Bills (legislative records)--Texas--Legislators--1981-1982, 1985-1996. | ||
| Correspondence--Texas--Legislators--1981-1982, 1985-1996. | ||
| Memorandums--Texas--Legislators--1981-1982, 1985-1996. | ||
| Notes--Texas--Legislators--1981-1982, 1985-1996. | ||
| Press releases--Texas--Legislators--1981-1982, 1985-1996. | ||
| Reports--Texas--Legislators--1981-1982, 1985-1996. | ||
| Questionnaires--Texas--Legislators--1981-1982, 1985-1996. | ||
| Clippings--Texas--Legislators--1981-1982, 1985-1996. | ||
| Photographs--Texas--Legislators--1981-1982, 1985-1996. | ||
| Functions: | ||
| Representing state. | ||
Related Material
The following materials are offered as possible sources of further information on the agencies and subjects covered by the records. The listing is not exhaustive. |
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| Texas State Archives | ||
| None. | ||
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
(Identify the item and cite the series), Records of Senator John Leedom, Senate, Texas Legislature. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Accession Information
Accession number: 1999/141
These records were transferred to the Archives and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission by the Secretary of the Senate on April 26, 1999.
Processing Information
Nancy Enneking, June 1999
Detailed Description of the Records