Kirk Watson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Kirk Watson

American politician (Democrat)

Date of Birth: 18-Mar-1958

Place of Birth: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Profession: lawyer, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

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Kirk Preston Watson (born March 18, 1958) is an American attorney and Democratic politician from the capital city of Austin, Texas.
He served as Austin mayor from 1997 to 2001.
He ran unsuccessfully for Texas Attorney General in the 2002 election, when he was defeated by the Republican Greg Abbott, later governor of Texas.
In 2006, Watson was elected to the Texas State Senate from District 14. In 2011, Watson was chosen by his Democratic colleagues to chair the Senate Democratic Caucus and served until 2015.
On the first day of the 86th Legislature, he was chosen by his colleagues—Democrats and Republicans—to serve as president pro tempore.
The position typically goes to the most senior member, regardless of party, who has not yet served as President Pro Tem, and is second in line of succession to the Governor.