State Sen. Kirk Watson

District 14 (D-Austin)

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Personal Profile

Full Name: Kirk Watson
Birthdate: 3-18-1958
Hometown: Austin
Race: White
Occupation: Attorney
Education: B.A., Baylor University; J.D., Baylor University.
Spouse: Liz
Religion: Christian
Church: First Baptist Church of Austin

Financial Statements

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Election Info

2010 General Election
Won with 60.72% of vote
2006 General Election
Won with 80.32% of vote
2006 Democratic Party Primary Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
Attorney General, 2002 General Election
Lost with 41.08% of vote
Attorney General, 2002 Democratic Primary Election
Won with 100.00% of vote

Political Profile

Current Office: Texas Senate
District: 14
Party: Democratic Party
Term Expiration: 2013
Term Length: 4 years
Salary: $7,200 per year
Committees
  • Transportation & Homeland Security (Vice-Chair)
  • Business & Commerce
  • Nominations
Staffers
Sarah Howard Chief of staff
Yolanda Velasquez Constituent services
Sandy Guzman Legislative Director
Steve Scheibal Policy Director
Susan Nold Counsel/ district Director
Edna Butts Gen. couns./ sr. policy advisor
Ana DeFrates Counsel/Legislative analyst
Katie O'Brien Legislative Aide
Lora Ann Gerson Constituent services
yvonne reynolds legislative assistant
Texas Senate District 14 Facts
District Map (pdf)
Population & Household Profile
Education & Employment Profile
Income & Housing Profile
County Report (pdf)
City & CDP Report (pdf)
School District Report (pdf)
Zip Code Report (pdf)
Precinct Report (pdf)

Contact Info

Email: kirk.watson@senate.state.tx.us
Twitter: @@KirkPWatson
Facebook: Kirk Watson Fan Page
Kirk Watson's Profile
Capitol Seating Assignment
Room: 2E.8
Seat: 14
Capitol Office
Room: E1.810
Address: P.O. Box 12068
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 512-463-0114
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Legislative Info

Bill Activity
Total Bills Filed 107 (29.8 avg. in the Senate)

Latest Moving Bills

SB181
Relating to the calculation and reporting of water usage by municipalities and water utilities for state water planning and other purposes.
SB181
Relating to the calculation and reporting of water usage by municipalities and water utilities for state water planning and other purposes.
SB290
Relating to including a personal financial literacy component in public school mathematics instruction.
SB290
Relating to including a personal financial literacy component in public school mathematics instruction.
SB291
Relating to an alcohol awareness component of the science curriculum used in public schools.