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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Ed Thompson
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/24/2026
Number of Bills: 55

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (40):
Author:
Thompson, Ed | Shine | Ashby
Sponsor:
Eckhardt
Last Action:
06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from registration fees of certain vehicles used by nonprofit disaster relief organizations.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Parker
Last Action:
06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the possession, use, or delivery of marihuana or e-cigarettes on or near public school property or at certain school events.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Bettencourt
Last Action:
05/23/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to municipal annexation of certain rights-of-way.
Author:
Thompson, Ed | Thierry | Campos
Last Action:
04/04/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources for nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
05/04/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to coverage of additional living expenses under a residential property insurance policy.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
05/05/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the acknowledgment of rejection of residential property insurance coverage of cosmetic damage to a metal roof.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Relating to the inclusion of diminished value in the minimum motor vehicle liability insurance coverage requirement.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Eckhardt
Last Action:
05/21/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the oversight and election of board members for certain emergency services districts.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
03/07/2023 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
Caption:
Relating to the expansion of the territory of an emergency services district into the territory of a municipality.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
04/26/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the method used to select engineers and general contractors for certain state highway construction projects.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
03/08/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 8 2023 12:09PM
Caption:
Relating to the tax imposed on the purchase of a motor vehicle by the lessee on termination of the lease.
Author:
Thompson, Ed | Perez
Sponsor:
Middleton
Last Action:
06/10/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to nonrenewal of certain private passenger automobile insurance policies for the insured's failure to cooperate in a third-party liability claim or action.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
LaMantia
Last Action:
05/22/2023 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of premium and maintenance taxes to the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption:
Relating to the resumption of service by certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume service.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to the possession or use of marihuana or e-cigarettes on or near public school property or at certain school events; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
04/24/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the officer or employee designated by the governing body of a municipality to calculate certain ad valorem tax rates of the municipality to recalculate those rates.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Miles
Last Action:
06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to certain indefinite quantity contracts entered into by the General Land Office in the event of a natural disaster.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to the appointment of members to policy boards of certain metropolitan planning organizations.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
06/11/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to requirements related to refunds and credit provided under terminated debt cancellation agreements.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
05/24/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the TexMesonet Hydrometeorology Network and creation of the TexMesonet Advisory Committee.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Nichols
Last Action:
06/11/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the treatment of income tax expenses in rate proceedings for water and sewer utilities.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
05/27/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of recycling and recycled products.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
LaMantia
Last Action:
06/10/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the refund of premiums on the cancellation of Texas Windstorm Insurance Association policies by insureds.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
04/17/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption:
Relating to the collection, remittance, and administration of certain taxes on motor vehicles rented through a marketplace rental provider; imposing a penalty.
Author:
Thompson, Ed | Cook
Last Action:
04/20/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Cleaner Landscapes for the Economy, Agriculture, and Nature (CLEAN) Advisory Council.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
05/02/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of title to a salvage pool operator for certain motor vehicles.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the appraisal and ad valorem taxation of Type 1 Municipal Solid Waste Landfills.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
05/24/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the disposition of certain fees collected for the rail safety program.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/10/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the award of attorney's fees in an action to enforce a motor vehicle mortgagee's lien.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
05/08/2023 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Manvel Sports Facilities District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
02/22/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 22 2023 1:02PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 22, 2023, as Pearland Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 4:42PM
Caption:
Honoring Dr. Mary Campbell-Fox for her participation in the Physician of the Day program at the State Capitol.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 28 2023 7:35PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of Alvin Community College.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
02/21/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2023 5:58PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 21, 2023, as Texas Manufacturers' Day.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 2:53PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Pearland Little League All-Stars on advancing to the 2022 Little League Baseball World Series.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
05/19/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2023 3:34PM
Caption:
In memory of Joe Vincent Saladino of Friendswood.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
05/25/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2023 8:52PM
Caption:
Commending Ellie Korth for her service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Ed Thompson during the 88th Legislature.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
05/25/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2023 8:54PM
Caption:
Commending Henry Whitlock Davis for his service as an administrative and legislative research assistant in the office of State Representative Ed Thompson.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
05/25/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2023 8:26PM
Caption:
Commending Cason Moorman for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Ed Thompson.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 4:07PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Berry Miller Junior High School Honors Band of Pearland ISD on receiving the Sudler Silver Cup from the John Philip Sousa Foundation.
Joint Author (15):
Author:
Burns | Thompson, Ed | González, Mary | VanDeaver | Bernal
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/10/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to procedures for the alternative assessment or exemption from assessment of certain public school students who receive special education services and alternative accountability plans for certain campuses serving students who receive special education services.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Bell, Cecil | Thompson, Ed | Lambert | Romero, Jr.
Sponsor:
Schwertner
Last Action:
06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to limitations on the use of workers' compensation insurance experience modifier values in soliciting and awarding public construction contracts.
Author:
Dean | Burrows | King, Ken | Guillen | Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate the use or sale of gasoline-powered landscaping equipment.
Author:
Rogers | Slawson | Price | Thompson, Ed | Capriglione
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to Elections: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption:
Relating to eligibility to be a candidate for, or elected or appointed to, a public elective office in this state.
Author:
Bonnen | Walle | Thompson, Ed | Paul
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the administration and investment of, and distribution and use of money from, certain constitutional and statutory funds to support general academic teaching institutions in achieving national prominence as major research universities and driving the state economy.
Author:
Capriglione | Rose | Thompson, Ed | Lalani
Sponsor:
Johnson
Last Action:
06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to training requirements for staff members of certain assisted living facilities that provide care to persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
Author:
Rogers | Button | Raney | Thompson, Ed | Hefner
Last Action:
03/08/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 8 2023 12:09PM
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of income-producing tangible personal property having a value of less than a certain amount.
Author:
Paul | Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Alvarado
Last Action:
06/17/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to creation of the gulf coast protection account to be administered by the General Land Office.
Author:
Guillen | Thompson, Ed | Tepper | Noble
Sponsor:
LaMantia
Last Action:
06/13/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the safety of a referee, judge, or other official at certain public school extracurricular activities and competitions and prohibiting certain conduct by a spectator related to those officials' safety.
Author:
Leo-Wilson | Bonnen | Morrison | Thompson, Ed | Manuel
Sponsor:
Middleton
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of anticipation notes or other obligations by issuers located along the Gulf Coast in an emergency.
Author:
Cain | Vasut | Schofield | Smith | Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
05/02/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to venue and choice of law for certain actions involving censorship by social media platforms.
Author:
Morales Shaw | Goodwin | Zwiener | Guillen | Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
05/04/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the disposition and use of the state's portion of civil penalties recovered in suits brought by local governments for violations of certain laws under the jurisdiction of, or rules adopted or orders or permits issued by, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Canales | Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
05/10/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the collection, remittance, and administration of certain taxes on motor vehicles rented through a marketplace rental provider; imposing a penalty.
Author:
Vasut | Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/13/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of Port Freeport; limiting the authority of certain municipalities to regulate land use by Port Freeport; and the creation of a reinvestment zone containing property owned by Port Freeport.
Author:
Paul | Thompson, Ed | Cain
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/10/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the board of directors and duties of the Gulf Coast Protection District.
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