Elections 2022Local NewsFormer State Sen. Kirk Watson Joins Race for Austin Mayor
The Austin mayor of 20 years ago joins a crowded field vying to replace current Mayor Steve Adler.
The Austin mayor of 20 years ago joins a crowded field vying to replace current Mayor Steve Adler.
This week — the state budget is finalized, a former state senator opts to leave a University of Houston position, and a House Democrat weighs in on Abbott's unemployment benefit decision.
With Rodriguez's exit, Sarah Eckhardt has secured the Senate District 14 seat, replacing former Sen. Kirk Watson. Eckhardt will finish the term and must run for re-election in 2022.
In the Austin-dominated senate district, Eddie Rodriguez and Sarah Eckhardt are headed to a runoff to replace former Sen. Kirk Watson.
This week — a look at new developments in the race to replace Sen. Kirk Watson in Senate District 14.
Between the coronavirus pandemic and a special election for Senate District 14, Travis County has seen a huge increase in the number of applications for mail-in ballots.
This week — the Senate District 14 field is set, new endorsements are issued, and Governor Abbott releases an ad touting his coronavirus response.
Texas remains second in the nation in coronavirus recoveries, Governor Abbott stated at a Friday press conference.
This week — Texas Republicans postpone their state convention, the Freedom Caucus calls on the comptroller, and a state senate race continues to solidify.
This week — potential Senate District 14 candidates, committee assignments for the Texas House's newly minted members, and Bernie Sanders rallies in Texas.
Watson's hire illustrates the University of Houston's emphasis on building the Hobby School of Public Affairs — which was established as a public affairs center in 1981.
The most hotly contested ballot initiative this fall is Proposition 4, which would raise the bar on implementation of a statewide income tax.