When hearings are in full swing, the THSC Watchmen spend much of their time at the Texas Capitol testifying on bills and tracking legislation. However, attending hearings is not their only responsibility.

The Watchmen must keep up with emails, phone calls, and appointments, as well as analyzing all relevant bills filed in the Capitol, so they typically even work between hearings.

During normal years, the THSC Watchmen will camp out in coffee shops in downtown Austin to work, but many of those hot spots have no indoor seating this year because of COVID limitations.

A small number of coffee shops were open, so some of the Watchmen spent their time there, but for the most part, the Watchmen had to find creative ways to change up their surroundings and get things done.

Some of their favorite places to work were in the Capitol itself. Between hearings, they often worked from the benches in the halls of the Capitol. Members of the Watchmen team frequently worked in the House and Senate galleries as they watched the happenings on the floors.

The Watchmen often worked in empty (and full) committee rooms. The cafeteria in the basement of the Capitol can sometimes be a bit loud, but it can also be a great place for the Watchmen to settle in, send emails, and meet deadlines!