One of six candidates to file for the Texas Senate District 30 special election, Denton Mayor Chris Watts said he is running “to be a fresh voice” in Austin.

“I just wanted to take my negotiating skills and problem-solving skills I learned through private business and really use those to benefit the people of District 30,” he said. “I think voters are going to choose between the status quo and a voice such as mine. I want to go down there and not be the status quo.”