Kirk Watson
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| Kirk Watson | |
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| Texas Senate District 14 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2007 | |
| Current term ends 2009 | |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | Official website |
Kirk Watson has been a Democratic member of the Texas Senate since 2007.
Watson graduated with a B.A. from Baylor University and also graduated with a J.D. from Baylor Law School in 1981.
In addition to being a senator, Watson is also a partner at Hughes & Luce, Limited Liability Partnership and has held that title since 1997. Prior to his election to the state senate, Watson was also the mayor of Austin and was in that office from 1997 to 2005.[1]
Committee assignments
- Transportation & Homeland Security Committee, Texas Senate
- Business & Commerce Committee, Texas Senate
- Economic Development Committee, Texas Senate
- Jurisprudence Committee, Texas Senate
- Nominations Committee, Texas Senate
District 14
Kirk Watson represents District 14, which includes the parts of the county of Travis, Texas.[2]
Personal
Watson was born on March 18, 1958 in Saginaw, Tx. He and his wife, Liz, have two children: Preston and Cooper.
External links
- Official website of Kirk Watson
- Kirk Watson on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2002
- Kirk Watson Texas Website
- Kirk Watson Facebook
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