State Sen. Kirk Watson

District 14 (D-Austin)

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

2012 General Election
Won with 80.27% of vote
2012 Democratic Party Primary Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
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: 2015
Term Length: 4 years
Salary: $7,200 per year
Committees
  • Higher Education (Vice-Chair)
  • Business & Commerce
  • Nominations
  • Transportation
  • Economic Development
Staffers
Sarah Howard Chief of Staff
Sandy Guzman Legislative Director
Steve Scheibal Policy and Communications Director
Susan Nold General Counsel
Ana DeFrates Asst. General Counsel/Legislative Analyst
Katie O'Brien Legislative Analyst
Lora Ann Gerson Constituent services
Yolanda Velasquez Constituent services
Yvonne Reynolds Office Manager/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
Websites: Kirk Watson Texas Senator
Senator Kirk Watson: District 14
Twitter: @KirkPWatson
Facebook: Kirk Watson Fan Page
Kirk Watson's Profile
Capitol Office
Room: E1.606
Address: P.O. Box 12068
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 512-463-0114
Follow @KirkPWatson

Twitter Feed

  • Increased schools funding is big win for Democrats. But this isn't all we can do; Texas can still do better. http://t.co/t9b76NHKGG #txlege

    a day ago

  • Want to talk about the #txlege session? Get on the phone! May 28th, 7 pm. Don't miss it. http://t.co/y8n4M4aHjF

    a day ago

  • Less than one week until the #txlege finish line. Get the details on the proposed budget deal in today's Watson Wire. http://t.co/yqNi7Cr9S5

    a day ago

  • My xeriscaping bill, keeping HOAs from restricting drought-resistant landscaping, is on its way to Gov's desk http://t.co/G9njZ80IKh #txlege

    a day ago

  • It's official: my bill upping penalties for failing to stop & render aid after fatal car accident is now law. http://t.co/v0zUEvstyn #txlege

    2 days ago

  • Expanding Medicaid helps >1 million Texans. So why are those in control of #txlege against it? #MissedOpportunity http://t.co/uxueHYYJ76

    2 days ago

  • RT @AlamoForest: @treevangelist: Gov Perry signed HB419 TX #ArborDay now the 1st Fri n Nov Thnx @RepJoeFarias @KirkPWatson & everyone else …

    2 days ago

  • Another #MissedOpportunity? Expanding and reforming Medicaid will keep Texans healthy & fuel our economy. http://t.co/WYB8CJZ7xP #txlege

    2 days ago

  • RT @joethepleb: @KirkPWatson: I echo @RepLloydDoggett, @AndyBrownTX has been a great Chair of @TCDP. #atx #txblue

    3 days ago

  • Thanks to Jan for being willing to serve. She'll do a great job. RT @TCDP: Congrats to our new Chair Jan Soifer! #atx #txblue

    3 days ago

Legislative Info

Bill Activity
Total Bills Filed 84 (31.87 avg. in the Senate)

Latest Moving Bills

SR2
Welcoming the participants in the Fulbright American Studies Institute for Korean Secondary School Teachers of English to Texas.
SR2
Welcoming the participants in the Fulbright American Studies Institute for Korean Secondary School Teachers of English to Texas.
SR2
Welcoming the participants in the Fulbright American Studies Institute for Korean Secondary School Teachers of English to Texas.
SR3
Recognizing the Central Texas Lions Clubs for their contributions to their communities.
SR3
Recognizing the Central Texas Lions Clubs for their contributions to their communities.