The Texas Politics Speaker Series presents a conversation with State Senator Kirk Watson. Project director Dr. James Henson talks to Watson (D-Austin) about his political career, his work on the Joint Committee on Oversight of Higher Education and his recent proposal for a UT medical school in Austin. Includes a Q&A with the audience.
The Texas Politics Speaker Series brings to the university campus people from across the political spectrum and from all levels of government to discuss compelling political and policy issues. Speakers and topics are selected to engage students and the public, while providing insight into how the political process works in Texas. The series is produced in conjunction with the Department of Government and the College of Liberal Arts, and is open to the public. All events are recorded, and attendance implies consent to be included in recordings.
Location:
Gebauer Building (GEB), Dean's Conference Room 3.312