[caption id="attachment_193431" align="alignleft" width="220"]
Ed Thompson[/caption]
Ed Thompson (Republican, incumbent)
Hometown: Pearland 281-485-6565 www.edthompson29.com
What would your top priority be, if elected?
If given the opportunity to represent House District 29 for another term, my top priority will remain the same as what I promised on my first day in office: I will be a voice in the Texas Legislature for my constituents. I am eager to address the big issues our state is facing right now, including foster care reform, school finance reform and making sure that Texans’ tax dollars are being spent responsibly.
What about your experience qualifies you to hold office?
Before I became a state representative, I served in several leadership roles, including Pearland City councilman and mayor pro tem, Pearland ISD school board trustee, chairman of the Pearland Chamber of Commerce, and president of the Pearland Economic Development Corporation.
What are your thoughts on the state’s education funding formula which, although ruled constitutional, is expected to be discussed in the next legislative session?
The main issue with school finance is that property taxes do not adequately fund all school districts. I filed HB 2204 bill last session to address this issue by providing substantial tax relief to people in school districts with high Interest and Sinking rates.
