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Kirk Watson

Dean of the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston
Websitehttps://twitter.com/KirkPWatson
Watson was selected to be the founding Dean of the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs and began his position in May. Previously, he represented the Austin area in the Texas Senate for 13 years and served as chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus. Watson also served as an appointee of Gov. Ann Richards before being elected mayor of Austin in 1997.

My Speakers Sessions

Wednesday, September 16
 

12:00pm CDT

[Partner Program] The Hobby Hour: The Texas Economy, the Impact of COVID and the Real Shock to the Energy Sector VIRTUALKirk Watson • Hobby School of Public Affairs
 

My Moderator Sessions

Thursday, September 3
 

8:00am CDT

One-on-One with Joe Straus VIRTUALKirk Watson • Joe Straus
 
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