Background
Watts, Willis Pirtle was born on August 7, 1910 in Watts Chapel, Texas, United States. Son of Willis Sterling and Olivia (Paine) Watts.
Watts, Willis Pirtle was born on August 7, 1910 in Watts Chapel, Texas, United States. Son of Willis Sterling and Olivia (Paine) Watts.
Student, University Colorado, 1934. Bachelor of Laws, Southern Methodist University, 1935.
Sole practice, Dallas, 1935—1938. Assistant attorney general Austin, 1938—1943. General counsel Texas Public Employees Association, executive director, 1947—1970.
Hearing examiner Water Quality Board, 1970—1976. Partner firm Gates Steen & Associates, since 1976. Lieutenant Commander United States Navy, 1943-1946.
Member of Travis County Bar Association, Texas State Bar Association, Austin Club, Masons.
Married Tauhlee Rice, January 19, 1940. 1 child Barbara Annual.