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Texas lawmakers aren’t sure transportation department’s numbers add up
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
by Michael A. LindenbergerDallas Morning News
Just how broke is TxDOT really?
Lawmakers will be asking that Tuesday during a joint session of the Senate finance and transportation committees.
For most of last summer and fall,…
Watson issues statement on the joint Transportation and Finance committee hearing
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
"Texans today saw convincing evidence of a fact that many of us have known – they cannot trust the Texas Department of Transportation or the policies that are consigning Texas…
The Next Wave: Speech to Environmental Defense
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Thank you very much for having me here tonight. And thanks for the nice honor of it. It feels a little weird being honored by Environmental Defense, since so much…
Meals on Wheels and More can do much more with $1.4 million
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
by Andrea BallAustin-American Statesman
Luis Bella leaned against a 60-gallon soup kettle in the Meals on Wheels and More kitchen, watching the power brokers meet the media.
Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, Rep. Warren Chisum,…
Watson still has questions about tollway money
Thursday, December 27, 2007
by Ben WearAustin American-Statesman
State Sen. Kirk Watson earlier this month had asked for answers from the Texas Department of Transportation about why the agency is several hundred million dollars short for Austin toll…
Like cars in traffic, gas tax doesn’t budge
Thursday, December 27, 2007
by The Editorial BoardAustin American-Statesman
The refusal of most state political leaders to even consider raising taxes, no matter how popular the use for the revenue or how obvious the need, is costing the state…
Watson asks for clarification from TxDOT
Friday, December 14, 2007
Austin Business JournalThe Texas Department of Transportation's recent announcements about proposed budget cuts have prompted Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, to send a letter to the department asking for clarification on what those…
Watson calls on TxDOT to answer CAMPO funding cut questions
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
In Fact DailySen. Kirk Watson (D-Austin) has sent a critical letter to theTexas Department of Transportation, asking why the department was so quick in announcing it would be necessary to pull funding…
Letter to TxDOT Regarding Budget Cuts
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Amadeo Saenz
Texas Department of Transportation
125 E. 11th St.
Austin, TX
78701-2843
Dear Amadeo:
Recent reports by various media sources have addressed the proposed funding cutbacks…
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Amadeo Saenz
Texas Department of Transportation
125 E. 11th St.
Austin, TX
78701-2843
Dear Amadeo:
Recent reports by various media sources have addressed the proposed funding cutbacks…
Speech to Hispanic Scholarship Consortium
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Thank you for inviting me to speak to you. But most of all, I want to thank this Hispanic Scholarship Consortium for all the work you do. In opening higher…
In Texas, Climate Creeping onto Agenda
Monday, November 26, 2007
by John BurnettNational Public Radio
Texas emits more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than any other state. And if Texas were a country, it would be the seventh-largest carbon dioxide polluter in the world.
Texas's…
Former Austin mayor touts healthy downtowns
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
by Brian E. ClarkWisBusiness.com
MADISON - The key to a vibrant downtown is making people believe it is the “living room” of a community, according to Kirk Watson, a former mayor of Austin, Texas.…
Senator urges consensus, cooperation in lawmaking
Friday, November 16, 2007
by Lauren WinchesterDaily Texan
Self-identifying with labels such as Democrat and Republican allows politicians not to listen to each other, bringing the political process to a dead stop, state Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, said…
Watson Says Truth In Taxes Lacking
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
KLBJ News RadioState Senator Kirk Watson of Austin says those seeking elected office talk about taxes to get elected. But he says elected officials should take those conversations one step further and…
