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Hating on the state’s most prosperous city

November 30, 2018

By: Senator Kirk Watson Austin is such an easy target for those in control of the Texas Capitol. Everything we do is right here, in their face. Sometimes it’s a little weird — that’s a part of o...

Austin added to VW emissions settlement

November 16, 2018

Austin and its neighboring communities will now receive $16.3 million from the Volkswagen settlement fund under a revised allocation released on Friday by the Texas Commiss...

Statement from Sen. Watson regarding the Fifth Circuit ruling on CPS

October 19, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kate Alexander, Office of Senator Kirk Watson: (512) 463-0114 The following is a statement from Sen. Watson regarding the Fifth Circuit rul...

Studio of the Future feat. Kirk Watson

October 11, 2018

Had a fun time w/ Sara Hickman recording this podcast for Studio of the Future. We talked about politics, the #metoo movement, women who inspired me, how much elections matter, and more. Listen in tod...

Gospel con Carne Podcast: Hope Matters

October 4, 2018

Thanks to my great friend Alan Graham for including me in the conversation & the important work being done by Mobile Loaves & Fishes and the Community First! Village. Please learn about what I...

Our Community Coming Together

September 2, 2018

By Sen. Kirk Watson When the Legislature drew the new boundaries for Senate District 14 in 2011, Bastrop County became part of my district for the first time. That's as it should be. We belong toge...