Ed Thompson (Texas politician)

Ed Thompson
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 29th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 8, 2013
Preceded byRandy Weber
Personal details
Born
Edward Lynn Thompson

(1950-11-24) November 24, 1950 (age 74)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseFreddie
Children2
Residence(s)Pearland, Texas, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Houston (BBA)
OccupationInsurance agent
Websiteedthompson29.com

Edward Lynn "Ed" Thompson (born November 24, 1950)[1] is an American insurance agent and politician. He has represented the 29th District in the Texas House of Representatives since 2013. A member of the Republican Party, Thompson also serves as an insurance agent with State Farm since 1982.[2][3]

Education and career

Thompson earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance at the University of Houston, before moving to Pearland, Texas. Since then and before becoming a state legislature, he served on the Pearland City Council, the Pearland Economic Development Corporation, the Chairman of the Pearland Chamber, and Trustee of the Pearland Independent School District.[3]

On May 27, 2023, Thompson voted no to impeach Ken Paxton.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Ed Thompson's Biography". votesmart.org. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
  2. ^ "Ed Thompson - State Farm Website". Retrieved July 21, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Whalen, Emma (October 1, 2020). "Election Q&A: Texas House District 29". Community Impact. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
  4. ^ Astudillo, Carla and Chris Essig. Ken Paxton was impeached by the Texas House. See how each representative voted., Texas Tribune, May 27, 2023.
Texas House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the
Texas House of Representatives
from the 29th district
2013–present 		Incumbent


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