Sen. Kirk Watson, Beto O'Rourke backing Democrats to win Texas House

State Sen. Kirk Watson sent out a fundraising email Friday, Dec. 27, asking for campaign funds -- but not for himself.

"I’m asking you to make a donation to the group that’s doing all it can to flip the Texas House in 2020," Watson wrote. "Here’s why I’m asking.

"First, Texas Democrats built a historic movement in the 2018 elections and picked up some State Legislative and Congressional seats that nobody thought we had any shot to win," Watson wrote.

That was a reference to the gain of 12 Republican-held seats in the Texas House, bringing the Democrats to needing just nine more to become a majority in the House for the first time in two decades.

The Democrats also upset longtime Republican members of Congress – Pete Sessions in Dallas, and John Culberson in Houston.

"We’ve been building momentum throughout 2019, leading up to a big 2020 -- investing in organizing, local races, and winning special elections," Watson continued.

"With the big end-of-year fundraising deadline almost here, it’s our last chance to make sure Texas Democrats have the resources they need before 2020 begins," Watson wrote. "We need the resources now in order to maximize our wins.

"So I’m asking you-- Will you help us continue to build power in Texas from the ground up? We have a real chance to flip the Texas State House for the first time in 20 years, and the Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee (HDCC) needs our help."

And then, a few more details of when and how to contribute, and its urgency.

Watson is a popular legislator, Austin's former mayor, and one of the guiding lights in a 31-member Texas Senate dominated by Republicans, 19-12.



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