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Murray Watson Jr.

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American politician
Murray Watson Jr.
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
In office
January 8, 1957 – January 8, 1963
Member of the Texas State Senate
In office
January 8, 1963 – January 9, 1973
Personal details
Born(1932-05-14)May 14, 1932
Waco, Texas, U.S.
DiedJuly 24, 2018(2018-07-24) (aged 86)
Waco, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseGreta Candace Warren
Professionlawyer

Murray Watson Jr. (May 14, 1932 – July 24, 2018) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member in the Texas House of Representatives from 1957 to 1963 and in the State Senate from 1963 to 1973. As a senator, he introduced legislation that led to the creation of the Texas State Technical College.

References

  1. Texas Legislative Reference Library
  2. "Murray Watson Jr., state senator and TSTC pioneer, dies at 86", by Phil Erikksen, Waco Tribune-Herald


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