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Here Comes a Very Good Judge

February 24, 2020

This may be a first for me, but I’m full of surprises these days. I don’t typically announce endorsements in the good old Watson Wire. But, as they say, we live in extraordinary times and I feel...

Sen. Watson resigns Senate seat to lead the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs

February 18, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Senator Kirk Watson, D-Austin, issued the following statement: I have the extraordinary opportunity to be the Founding Dean of the University of Houston Hobby Schoo...

Request for Reprieve for Rodney Reed

October 23, 2019

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Continue Texas’ investment in cancer research, prevention to save lives

October 14, 2019

By Sen. Kirk Watson Texas voters once again have the opportunity to decide if the state should invest in cancer research and prevention. As a cancer survivor and someone who lost both parents to...

Watson staffer honored for government transparency work

September 10, 2019

AUSTIN – Two legislative aides who worked relentlessly to strengthen the Texas Public Information Act are recipients of this year’s James Madison Award presented by the Freedom of Information Foundati...

Sen. Watson’s Statement about Alternatives to Abortion Contracting

August 9, 2019

Dr. Courtney N. Phillips, Commissioner Texas Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building 4900 N. Lamar Boulevard Austin, TX 78751-2316 Dear Commissioner Phillips, I join my co...