Our Kirk Watson feeds
A feed of statements by Watson
A feed stories mentioning Watson
Watson's statements by ruling
- True0(0)
- Mostly True1(1)
- Half True0(0)
- Mostly False0(0)
- False0(0)
- Pants on Fire0(0)
Democrat from Texas
Kirk Watson, who represents the Austin area in the Texas Senate, was previously mayor of Austin. Earlier, he served on the Texas Air Control Board, precursor to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Recent statements involving Kirk Watson
Says more than $3.5 billion in state revenue that is supposed to be dedicated to basic needs and functions is being diverted to "make the books look balanced."
Recent stories featuring Kirk Watson
Watson's online meeting hits on familiar themes:
State Sen. Kirk Watson and his guests reflect on 2011 legislative session — and cover some ground previously trodden by PolitiFact Texas.
Kirk Watson “hearts” PolitiFact Texas:
In a recap of the 2011 regular legislative session, Sen. Kirk Watson of Austin touched on redistricting, the state budget — and, repeatedly, PolitiFact Texas.
Democrats paint different picture of Perry's state:
After Gov. Rick Perry’s optimistic State of the State address, Democratic state Sen. Wendy Davis ripped ruling Republicans while also launching statements that sounded very familiar — as in already fact-checked.
Statements about the budget shortfall fall short:
Texas is $27 billion short of what agencies say they need to continue current services — a hard number on the shortfall that’s been talked about for months, giving us a chance to review statements that didn't hold up.
We want to hear your suggestions and comments. Email the Texas Truth-O-Meter with feedback and with claims you'd like to see checked. If you send us a comment, we'll assume you don't mind us publishing it unless you tell us otherwise.
