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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Ed Thompson
86th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/11/2026
Number of Bills: 72

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (59):
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
04/24/2019 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the assumption of the powers and duties relating to driver's licenses, personal identification certificates, and other related programs, powers, and duties by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
Author:
Thompson, Ed | Bonnen, Greg | Johnson, Julie | Turner, Chris | Paul
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/05/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to named driver insurance policies and certain related exclusions.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
02/19/2019 H Referred to Transportation: Feb 19 2019 1:41PM
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a local authority to operate an automated traffic control system; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
03/06/2019 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from motor vehicle sales and use taxes for certain previously leased motor vehicles.
Author:
Thompson, Ed | Wu
Last Action:
05/06/2019 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to promotion of the use of recyclable materials as feedstock for processing and manufacturing.
Author:
Thompson, Ed | Paul
Last Action:
04/24/2019 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to the use of tax revenue by certain municipalities for the payment of certain hotel-related bonds or other obligations.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
02/26/2019 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 26 2019 12:44PM
Caption:
Relating to the amount deducted from certain distributions of local tax revenue as the state's share.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Taylor
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to an order by the Brazoria Drainage District Number 4 to maintain certain infrastructure.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
02/27/2019 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Feb 27 2019 12:47PM
Caption:
Relating to the provision of information regarding certain enforcement actions by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
02/27/2019 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Feb 27 2019 12:47PM
Caption:
Relating to the factors to be considered in determining the amount of an administrative penalty assessed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Miles
Last Action:
05/24/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the application fee for a permit for a municipal solid waste facility; imposing a fee.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
02/27/2019 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Feb 27 2019 12:47PM
Caption:
Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan fund, including the establishment and use of the non-road diesel subaccount.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
02/27/2019 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Feb 27 2019 12:47PM
Caption:
Relating to sources of funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Powell
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility requirements for the diesel emissions reduction incentive program.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/02/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the inspection of a municipal solid waste management facility or site by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality before a permit application is issued, amended, extended, or renewed.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
02/27/2019 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Feb 27 2019 12:47PM
Caption:
Relating to the approval of permits for solid waste facilities.
Author:
Thompson, Ed | Wu | VanDeaver | Krause | Flynn
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to assembled vehicles and former military vehicles, including the titling and registration of those vehicles.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
04/10/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the use of tax revenue by certain municipalities for the payment of certain hotel-related bonds or other obligations.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
04/22/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the expansion of the territory of an emergency services district into the territory of a municipality.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
05/17/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the conversion of plastics and other recoverable materials through pyrolysis or gasification.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
03/05/2019 H Referred to Natural Resources: Mar 5 2019 12:19PM
Caption:
Relating to the territory, powers, and administration of the Gulf Coast Water Authority.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
03/05/2019 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 5 2019 12:19PM
Caption:
Relating to contested case hearings conducted on behalf of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on matters involving municipal solid waste permits.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
05/02/2019 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to legislative oversight of the issuance of driver's licenses and certain other forms of identification in this state.
Author:
Thompson, Ed | Cortez
Last Action:
03/05/2019 H Referred to Elections: Mar 5 2019 12:19PM
Caption:
Relating to early voting by certain persons who have an employment hardship.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
03/06/2019 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 6 2019 1:29PM
Caption:
Relating to the provision of information regarding certain enforcement actions by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
03/06/2019 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 6 2019 1:29PM
Caption:
Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan surcharge.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
03/06/2019 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 6 2019 1:29PM
Caption:
Relating to the administration of and funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/15/2019 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to salvage motor vehicles, including flood vehicles, and nonrepairable motor vehicles.
Author:
Thompson, Ed | Bonnen, Greg
Last Action:
03/26/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the use of traffic surveillance systems.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to evidence of ownership of temporary housing provided by a government agency in response to a natural disaster or other declared emergency.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
04/23/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to an action for the damage to property value caused by the use of an easement.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
04/03/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the considerations when determining whether a person is an employee of a motor carrier or an independent contractor.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Alvarado
Last Action:
05/15/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to toll collection and enforcement by private participants in certain comprehensive development agreements with the Texas Department of Transportation.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
03/11/2019 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 11 2019 6:06PM
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to use the construction manager-at-risk project delivery method for state highway improvement projects.
Author:
Thompson, Ed | Martinez | Paul | Cain
Last Action:
04/17/2019 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the purchase of food and beverages by the Texas Department of Transportation for certain employees responding to emergencies or disasters.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
03/18/2019 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 18 2019 4:58PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a business advisory council on disaster recovery and mitigation.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
03/18/2019 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 18 2019 4:58PM
Caption:
Relating to information and outreach regarding hurricane preparedness and mitigation.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
03/18/2019 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 18 2019 4:58PM
Caption:
Relating to indefinite quantity contracts for the provision of certain services to declared disaster areas following a natural disaster.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in certain counties.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
04/24/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the review of permit applications for municipal solid waste facilities and the issuance of a notice of deficiency.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
04/23/2019 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the standing of municipalities in certain civil actions.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
03/25/2019 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 25 2019 1:06PM
Caption:
Relating to the administration of certain programs under the Texas emissions reduction plan.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
03/26/2019 H Referred to Natural Resources: Mar 26 2019 1:36PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Clear Creek Watershed Regional Flood Control District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
05/01/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of solid waste facilities; imposing a fee.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
05/06/2019 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Brazoria-Fort Bend Counties Municipal Utility District No. 3; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Taylor
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 43; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose a tax.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Taylor
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the board of directors and powers and duties of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 13; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose a tax.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
05/06/2019 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 76; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Taylor
Last Action:
06/02/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the territory, powers, and administration of the Gulf Coast Water Authority.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Taylor
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 77; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/29/2019 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1755.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
03/08/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 8 2019 11:09PM
Caption:
Recognizing March 5, 2019, as Brazoria County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
02/28/2019 H Reported enrolled: Feb 28 2019 9:20AM
Caption:
Recognizing February 27, 2019, as Pearland Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
03/15/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 15 2019 3:23PM
Caption:
Congratulating Trevor Smith of Pearland on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
04/05/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 5 2019 7:13PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 2019 Brazoria County Fair Association's BBQ Cook-off.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
04/23/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2019 3:20PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 70th anniversary of Alvin Community College.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
04/18/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 18 2019 5:16PM
Caption:
In memory of high school football coach Eddie Joseph.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
05/24/2019 H Withdrawn from calendar
Caption:
Commending house parliamentarians Sharon Carter and Hugh L. Brady for their contributions during the 86th Legislative Session.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
05/28/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2019 6:34PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 2019 Relay For Life of North Brazoria County.
Joint Author (13):
Author:
Paul | Button | Thompson, Ed | Middleton | Swanson
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the governance and operation of municipal management districts.
Author:
Deshotel | Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
02/25/2019 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Feb 25 2019 6:10PM
Caption:
Relating to the expiration date of a driver's license; increasing a fee.
Author:
Deshotel | Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Rodríguez
Last Action:
05/17/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to an agreement between the Department of Public Safety and a county, municipality, or private vendor for the issuance of renewal and duplicate driver's licenses and other identification certificate services; increasing a fee.
Author:
Oliverson | Huberty | Thompson, Ed | Rosenthal | Flynn
Last Action:
04/11/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the actuarial valuations of certain public retirement systems.
Author:
Paul | Guillen | Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Schwertner
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the firearms training for and weapons proficiency of and the carrying of a handgun or other firearm by county jailers and qualified retired law enforcement officers.
Author:
Kacal | Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
03/11/2019 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 11 2019 6:06PM
Caption:
Relating to professional liability insurance or bond for certain physicians performing or inducing an abortion; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Larson | Metcalf | Zerwas | Price | Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/02/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the sale of the Allens Creek Reservoir project.
Author:
Miller | Shine | Thompson, Ed | Guillen
Last Action:
05/06/2019 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the use of the fund for veterans' assistance to provide pro bono legal services to veterans and active duty service members.
Author:
Miller | Lambert | Thompson, Ed | Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Last Action:
04/29/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Texas Veterans County Service Officer Task Force.
Author:
Bell, Cecil | Rose | Capriglione | Zerwas | Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan fund and account.
Author:
Toth | Wu | Thompson, Ed | Canales
Last Action:
05/07/2019 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of victim-offender mediation programs; authorizing fees.
Author:
Guillen | Morrison | Bonnen, Greg | Paul | Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Taylor
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the regulation, permitting, and taxation of certain boats and boat motors; imposing a fee.
Author:
Flynn | Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
04/18/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to eliminating the wrongful birth cause of action.
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