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Honesty Agenda part 1: How rough will things be?
Monday, November 15, 2010
by Kirk Watson
Thank you all for coming out today and taking time out of your schedule to think about the upcoming Texas Legislative Session.
Now, I particularly want to thank you…
Honesty Agenda part 2: The Options
Monday, November 15, 2010
by Kirk Watson
And that’s the way it should be. The budget, after all, is a moral document. It’s the clearest, truest statement of priorities you can find, really, anywhere – in family…
Honesty Agenda part 3: We’re on Common Ground
Monday, November 15, 2010
by Kirk Watson
So let’s all keep something in mind as we head into what’s obviously going to be a tough session:
All of us – no matter what party we belong…
Honesty Agenda part 4: How We Got Here
Monday, November 15, 2010
by Kirk Watson
We have to go back to where this fire started. We have to understand the mistakes that were made – not to re-litigate the past, but to have a clearer…
Honesty Agenda part 5: The Agenda
Monday, November 15, 2010
by Kirk Watson
The first step – the very first thing legislators must do – is to start acting like not just grownups but like responsible citizens. They must reform these broken and…
Honesty Agenda part 6: Something Good
Monday, November 15, 2010
by Kirk Watson
Hopefully, it won’t come to that.
I deeply hope that those in control of the legislative process will really look at these basic reforms, give them a fair hearing,…
Fact Sheet: Formula 1 and Senate Bill 1515
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
In response to questions and comments regarding the announcement yesterday that Formula 1 Racing is coming to Central Texas, Senator Kirk Watson is releasing the following fact sheet about Senate…
Kirk Watson Holds Online Town Hall With Bill White
Monday, July 12, 2010
by Reeve Hamilton
Texas Tribune
This evening, state Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, sat in a room with Democratic gubernatorial nominee Bill White and talked into a camera. Around the state, Texans were welcomed…
Address to the National Latino Peace Officers Association
Friday, July 02, 2010
by Senator Kirk Watson
Thank you all for allowing me to speak with you today. It’s a real honor to stand up here before you, and I deeply appreciate the opportunity.
I’d also like…
The New Grass Roots
Saturday, June 26, 2010
by Senator Kirk Watson
Just a few years ago, the Internet was a simple place for candidates and causes. Just put up a website, hope people find it, and do everything else the way…
Absent meaningful budget reform, Sen. Kirk Watson says he’ll vote no on tapping Rainy Day Fund
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
by John Reynolds
Quorum Report
Show Sen. Kirk Watson voting no on new taxes and on tapping the Rainy Day Fund – at least until state leaders provide meaningful reform on how the biennial budget…
Capital Metro reform requires "a bias toward action"
Thursday, May 06, 2010
by Kirk Watson
State Senator Kirk Watson, of Austin, released the following statement today regarding the response by the Capital Metro Transportation Authority to recommendations from the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission:
"My legislation…
Sunset Review of Capital Metro Provides Blueprint for Additional Reforms
Thursday, April 22, 2010
The Capital Metro Transportation Authority needs to cut costs, reform its financial and accounting systems, and enhance the safety of the commuter rail line, according to a long-awaited state review…
Monopoly Buster Ballot: Round 2 expands to 10
Friday, March 26, 2010
Today, Senator Kirk Watson sent this letter to candidates competing in the Monopoly Buster Ballot:
Dear Representative,
I want to thank you again for your participation in the Monopoly Buster…
Building the Village
Thursday, March 11, 2010
by Senator Kirk Watson
Thank you for inviting me to share this special day with you. It’s an honor to celebrate the 25 years that this organization has spent helping students to stay –…
