Ed Thompson | |
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| Member of the TexasHouseofRepresentatives from the 29th district | |
| In office January 8, 2013 –January 14, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Randy Weber |
| Succeeded by | Jeffrey Barry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Lynn Thompson November 24,1950 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Freddie |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Pearland,Texas,U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Houston (BBA) |
| Occupation | Insurance agent |
| Website | edthompson29 |
Edward Lynn "Ed" Thompson (born November 24,1950) [1] is an American insurance agent and politician. He represented the 29th District in the Texas House of Representatives from 2013 to 2025. A member of the Republican Party,Thompson also serves as an insurance agent with State Farm since 1982. [2] [3]
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] In the 2024 election,he was succeeded by Jeffrey Barry. [5]