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Watson, Capriglione file bill to restore transparency to government contracting

February 21, 2019

Texas Sen. Kirk Watson and Rep. Giovanni Capriglione filed SB 943/HB 2189 to restore transparency to state and local government contracting, which was drastically reduced by a pair of 2015 rulings fro...

Protecting Texans with pre-existing conditions focus of Watson bill

February 14, 2019

Senator Kirk Watson filed legislation that would ensure that Texans with pre-existing conditions are not denied access to affordable health insurance. “With the future of the Affordable Care Act in...

Watson files bills to prevent sexual assault and empower survivors

February 2, 2019

Senator Kirk Watson on Friday filed six bills aimed at preventing sexual assault and empowering sexual assault survivors. These and other survivor-endorsed bills will be featured at a press conference...

Watson files bills to expand access to affordable housing

January 31, 2019

Senator Kirk Watson on Thursday filed six bills to preserve and expand the availability of affordable housing. “Everyone should have the opportunity to sleep in a bed with a roof over their head. A...

Watson files free speech on campus bill

January 25, 2019

Senator Kirk Watson on Thursday filed a bill to reaffirm Texas' commitment to protecting free speech and fostering open and civil dialogue on our public college campuses. "The right to free speech ...

Watson files ethics bills to improve transparency

January 16, 2019

Senator Kirk Watson on Wednesday filed four ethics bills aimed at fostering greater trust in state government by ensuring more transparency around lobbying activity. "It's not enough to say that et...