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Statement on Thursday's plane crash in Austin
Thursday, February 18, 2010
by Senator Kirk Watson
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Steve Scheibal, Office of Senator Kirk Watson: (512) 463-0114
Senator Kirk Watson released the following statement regarding Thursday's plane crash in Austin:
It appears that today,…
Speech for the Trinity Center's Barbara Jordan Luncheon
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
by Senator Kirk Watson
Thank you all for having me here today. I’m honored. And, frankly, it’s possible – possible – that, you know, I’m a little intimidated.
What I mean is, we’re here…
A House of Service
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Today, Senator Kirk Watson was presented with the Price Daniel Distinguished Public Service Award by the Baylor Alumni Association. Upon receiving the award, he delivered these remarks:
I'm…
Speech to ERCOT Annual Meeting
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Thank you for inviting me to speak today. I appreciate what you all do and how important you are to the State of Texas. I’m glad to be here.
SENATOR WATSON FILES TO RUN FOR RE-ELECTION
Thursday, December 03, 2009
Pledging to build a stronger future for Texas and its families, Senator Kirk Watson on Thursday filed to run for re-election to the Texas Senate.
“It's an honor to serve…
Letter on CAMPO Board Composition
Monday, November 30, 2009
Dear CAMPO Transportation Policy Board Members:
As you know, the CAMPO Board Composition Committee will convene its first meeting this afternoon at City Hall and begin the process of considering…
Statement regarding Mayor Bill White and the 2010 Governor's election
Monday, November 23, 2009
"Texas needs a candidate for Governor that will honor previous generations and build for our future. I believe Mayor Bill White knows Texans need actions – not mere words, and certainly…
Prepared Remarks to the Greater Austin Crime Commission
Friday, September 11, 2009
Thank you all for having me here today. I'm honored, and it means a great deal to me to be able to speak with you.
For many of us…
Speech on receiving award from Concordia University
Friday, August 21, 2009
Senator Watson delivered this speech on August 21, 2009, accepting the Excellence in Leadership award for the application of Christian values in service from Concordia University:
I am very honored…
STATEMENT: The 2010 Elections
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Senator Kirk Watson released the following statement about the comments from Senator Leticia Van de Putte regarding the 2010 elections:
I am very flattered by Senator Van de Putte's confidence…
Statement on the Veto of H.B. 821
Friday, June 19, 2009
Senator Kirk Watson issued the following statement regarding Governor Perry's decision to veto House Bill 821:
H.B. 821 called for the creation of a television recycling program that was to…
Statement on the Veto of S.B. 1440
Friday, June 19, 2009
Senator Kirk Watson released the following statement regarding Governor Perry's decision to veto S.B. 1440:
S.B. 1440 would have improved our ability to protect Texas' most vulnerable citizens and enabled…
Speech Against the Nomination of Dr. Don McLeroy
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Members, let’s remember a couple of points from the start. Dr. McLeroy is and will remain a member of the State Board of Education. His voters know him. They know…
Watson’s Greenhouse Gas bill looks like it’s headed to Gov.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
by Asher Price
Austin American-Statesman
A proposal that calls for a study of ways consumers and businesses can save money while cutting carbon emissions won tentative approval by the House today and looks like it’s…
Statement Against the Nomination of Bryan Shaw to the TCEQ
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Senator Kirk Watson released the following statement Tuesday after voting against the nomination of Dr. Bryan Shaw to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
This is a time of dramatic…
