Watson Wire

Taking a Moment

January 8, 2019

The 86th Legislature started a few hours ago. The first day is always special. I never want to lose the feeling I get walking into that wonderful Senate chamber as we start a session of doing the s...

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

December 24, 2018

It's Christmas time and the weather is in the 60's and 70's. A pretty wonderful time, indeed. Merry, merry Christmas to all. I hope everyone has a wonderful season of happiness, peach and an optimi...

So Much Thanks

November 19, 2018

This is that week each year that we’re all supposed to slow down a little, pay more attention to our blessings, lift up those who are suffering and avoid saying something snarky on Twitter or Facebook...

Rules of Style

November 1, 2018

I’m in big trouble with my weight. I’m very heavy, and all of my pants are uncomfortably tight. I’ve been in a similar predicament before and, in prior years, I’d eat less, exercise more and take some...

Time to Pick

October 22, 2018

Political campaigns are very serious enterprises, but they have their funny and absurd moments. Sadly, I'm usually the unfortunate star of the ridiculous ones. Recently, a candidate reached out for...

May You Stay Forever Young

October 16, 2018

On Sunday, I was the featured guest on Over the Lege, the very funny comedy show that promotes itself as “Your favorite (some would say only) Texas Legislature political satire show.” I wasn’t really...