Rep. Ed Thompson

Co-sponsor HJR 2

Passed · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a temporary limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes; to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads; to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts; to except certain appropriations to pay for ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations; and to authorize the legislature to provide for a four-year term of office for a member of the governing body of certain appraisal entities.

Passed Jul 14, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2

In committee · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration; authorizing the imposition of a fee.

In committee Jul 13, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 3

In committee · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Relating to the amount of the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax and the exclusion of certain taxable entities from the requirement to file a franchise tax report.

In committee Jul 13, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 975

Signed into law · Texas Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to the procedures for the issuance of a personal identification certificate to a person whose driver's license is surrendered.

Signed into law Jun 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Primary HB 1595

Signed into law · Texas House · Lead sponsor

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.

Signed into law Jun 18, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor SB 24

Signed into law · Texas Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and the transfer to the commission of certain powers and duties from the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Signed into law Jun 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 2071

Signed into law · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Relating to certain public facilities, including public facilities used to provide affordable housing.

Signed into law Jun 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 12

Signed into law · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Relating to the duration of services provided under Medicaid to women following a pregnancy.

Signed into law Jun 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 15

Signed into law · Texas Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to requiring public institution of higher education students who compete in intercollegiate athletic competitions to compete based on biological sex.

Signed into law Jun 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Primary HB 3097

Signed into law · Texas House · Lead sponsor

Relating to the issuance of anticipation notes or other obligations by issuers located along the Gulf Coast in an emergency.

Signed into law Jun 18, 2023 0 co-sponsors