Bill Hammond, President and CEO of the Texas Association of Business, said, “Ed Thompson is a small business owner who understands what it takes for businesses to survive and thrive.  We need Ed’s leadership and commitment to a pro-business climate in the Texas House.”

“I am honored to have the endorsement of Texas businesses, which are responsible for thousands of good jobs here in District 29 and throughout the state.  My dedication to low taxes and reduced government spending will allow us to continue to attract and retain businesses in Texas,” Thompson said.

Voters in House District 29 and conservatives throughout the state agree that Ed Thompson is the right choice for HD 29.  Thompson’s endorsements include State Senator Dan Patrick, current HD 29 State Representative Randy Weber, Young Conservatives of Texas, Texas Association of Realtors, Texas Hospital Association, Texas Alliance for Life, and the Texas Civil Justice League.

Thompson is a successful small businessman and dedicated public servant.  He has been a small businessman in Pearland for nearly 30 years, recently served as Mayor Pro-Tem of Pearland, is past President of the Pearland Economic Development Corporation, past Chairman of the Pearland Chamber of Commerce, and former member of the Pearland ISD School Board.  Thompson is now in his 39^th year of officiating football games in Texas. Ed is married with two children and four grandchildren.

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Carol Sims, TCJL PAC Treasurer, said, “We know that Ed Thompson will bring conservative values and a dedication to business liability reform to the Texas House. We need leaders like Ed who will defend our state against costly frivolous lawsuits.”

“The lawsuit reforms we have implemented in Texas have played a significant role in keeping our economy strong.  I will remain committed to conservative policies that allow business to thrive in Texas, such as keeping taxes low and keeping tort reforms intact,” Thompson said.

Voters in House District 29 and conservatives throughout the state agree that Ed Thompson is the right choice for HD 29.  Thompson’s endorsements include current HD 29 State Representative Randy Weber, Young Conservatives of Texas, Texas Association of Realtors, Texas Hospital Association, and the Texas Alliance for Life.

Thompson is a successful small businessman and dedicated public servant.  He has been a small businessman in Pearland for nearly 30 years, recently served as Mayor Pro-Tem of Pearland, is past President of the Pearland Economic Development Corporation, past Chairman of the Pearland Chamber of Commerce, and former member of the Pearland ISD School Board.  Thompson is now in his 39^th year of officiating football games in Texas. Ed is married with two children and four grandchildren.

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“Ed Thompson shares the same values as Texas ranchers,” said Joe Parker Jr., TSCRA president and TSCRA PAC co-chairman. “He believes in free enterprise and protecting private property rights, 2 things that are critical to the Texas cattle industry. He will be a strong advocate for the cattle industry in Austin, which is why the TSCRA PAC is proud to support him.”

TSCRA PAC is the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association’s political action committee.

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TSCRA is a 135 year-old trade association and is the largest and oldest livestock organization based in Texas. TSCRA has more than 15,000 beef cattle operations, ranching families and businesses as members. These members represent approximately 50,000 individuals directly involved in ranching and beef production who manage 4 million head of cattle on 76 million acres of range and pasture land primarily in Texas and Oklahoma, but throughout the Southwest.

Joe Pojman, Ph.D., Texas Alliance for Life PAC Executive Director said, “We need leaders in the Texas House like Ed Thompson who will work with us to protect the sanctity of life.  Ed will defend the rights of the unborn, which is why Texas Alliance for Life is pleased to support him in District 29.”

“I completely support Texas Alliance for Life’s mission to protect life and am humbled to receive their endorsement.  I have always been pro-life and will commit to advancing measures that protect the unborn who can’t protect themselves,” Thompson said.

Voters in House District 29 and conservatives throughout the state agree that Ed Thompson is the right choice for HD 29.  Thompson’s endorsements include current HD 29 State Representative Randy Weber, Young Conservatives of Texas, the Texas Association of Realtors, and the Texas Hospital Association.

Thompson is a successful small businessman and dedicated public servant.  He has been a small businessman in Pearland for nearly 30 years, recently served as Mayor Pro-Tem of Pearland, is past President of the Pearland Economic Development Corporation, past Chairman of the Pearland Chamber of Commerce, and former member of the Pearland ISD School Board.  Thompson is now in his 39^th year of officiating football games in Texas. Ed is married with two children and four grandchildren.

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The bipartisan Texas Parent PAC today announced its endorsement of former school board member Ed Thompson of Pearland for election as state representative in House District 29. This is the legislative seat held by Randy Weber, who is not seeking re-election.

“Ed Thompson has a deep commitment to public education, and he fully understands that Texas must have top-notch neighborhood schools to prepare our children for the jobs of tomorrow,” said Darci Hubbard, a Texas Parent PAC board of directors member from the Houston area.

House District 29 includes Pearland and Alvin Independent School Districts. Thompson says public education is a passion for his family, as his wife is a former teacher and assistant principal, his daughter is a teacher, and his father-in-law was a teacher and coach in Pasadena.

Over the last 39 years, Thompson has touched the lives of thousands of school-age youth and their families through his weekend work as a high school football referee. He views refereeing as an opportunity for teaching young people about determination in competitive athletics, sportsmanship, right and wrong, and courage in adversity.

While many people in Pearland know Thompson as their State Farm agent, he also has a long history of leadership and service to his community and region. Most recently, he was Mayor Pro Tem and a member of the Pearland City Council.

Thompson has helped implement a job creation environment as past chairman of the Pearland Chamber of Commerce and past president of the Economic Development Corporation.

A native of La Porte, Thompson graduated from La Porte High School and the University of Houston, where he earned a degree in finance. Thompson and his wife, Freddie, have two children and four grandchildren. They are active members in Sagemont Church.

Carolyn Boyle of Austin, Texas Parent PAC chair, said Thompson has exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills that will help him to be very effective in the Texas House of Representatives.  “All the parents who meet Ed Thompson feel like he is a true statesman –someone who can be trusted to speak for families and do what is right.”

Texas Parent PAC was created by parents in 2005 with the goal of electing more state leaders who will consistently stand up for public education. The political action committee has helped elect 23 new members of the Texas Legislature. More than 1,100 families, business leaders, and public school supporters have contributed to support the PAC’s grassroots campaign efforts.

In the 2012 primary election, Texas Parent PAC is endorsing more than 25 candidates statewide. The parent organization describes its endorsed candidates as “men and women of integrity, open and responsive to parents, actively involved in their communities, and committed to investing in public education to achieve economic prosperity in Texas.”

“Texas hospitals face numerous challenges in delivering care to our diverse, fast-growing population,” said John Hawkins, senior vice president of Advocacy and Public Policy for THA. “HOSPAC has endorsed candidates who recognize the importance of health care to all Texans, and value the role that hospitals play in caring for our communities as well as their significant contributions to the state’s economy.”

“Hospitals are major employers in the state, and workforce needs continue to grow as demand for services increases, especially among the elderly,” said Hawkins. “Sound health care policies will be more important than ever, and Ed Thompson has indicated a willingness to work with Texas hospitals to address health care issues.”

“House District 29 families not only rely on hospitals for excellent care, but the jobs and economic strength that come with having so many hospitals in our part of Texas.  The rapid growth experienced by our region in the last three decades is a direct result of the outstanding care provided by our area’s hospitals,” Thompson said of the endorsement.  “I look forward to working with the Texas Hospital Association to address the health care needs of Texans.”

The 33-member HOSPAC board makes endorsements based on a candidate’s position on health care issues and input from local hospital representatives. Learn more about HOSPAC at www.HOSPAC.org.

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About the Texas Hospital Association
Founded in 1930, the Texas Hospital Association is the leadership organization and principal advocate for the state’s hospitals and health care systems. Based in Austin, THA enhances its members’ abilities to improve accessibility, quality and cost-effectiveness of health care for all Texans. Learn more at www.tha.org  or follow THA on Twitter at http://twitter.com/texashospitals.

“We are confident that Ed Thompson will continue to provide principled, conservative leadership for the citizens of House District 29. Our state needs more individuals like Ed in the Texas Legislature, which is why Young Conservatives of Texas is proud to endorse his campaign,” said Tony McDonald, YCT Senior Vice Chairman.

“House District 29 families can count on me to advance the conservative values that make our part of Texas great.  I applaud Young Conservatives of Texas for their efforts on behalf of conservatism and am honored to have their support,” Ed Thompson said.

Thompson is a successful small businessman and dedicated public servant.  He has been a small businessman in Pearland for nearly 30 years.  Ed recently served as Mayor Pro-Tem of Pearland, is past President of the Pearland Economic Development Corporation, past Chairman of the Pearland Chamber of Commerce, and former member of the Pearland ISD School Board.  Thompson is now in his 39^th year of officiating football games in Texas. Ed is married with two children and four grandchildren.

Young Conservatives of Texas has promoted conservatism at universities across the Lone Star State for over three decades. The State’s most active political youth organization, YCT is composed of hundreds of members and alumni who participate in the full spectrum of politics. YCT issues the most respected ratings of the Texas legislature and is the only conservative group to have done so without interruption over the past 19 legislative sessions. For a full list of YCT’s endorsements, please visit www.YCT.org/endorsements.

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“I am grateful to the NRA and TSRA for this recognition, and look forward to working with them on issues related to the Second Amendment. I will defend our right to keep and bear arms against those seeking to weaken or restrict the rights of lawful gun owners,” Thompson said.

Thompson is a successful small businessman and dedicated public servant.  He has been a small businessman in Pearland for nearly 30 years, recently served as Mayor Pro-Tem of Pearland, is past President of the Pearland Economic Development Corporation, past Chairman of the Pearland Chamber of Commerce, and former member of the Pearland ISD School Board.  Thompson is now in his 39^th year of officiating football games in Texas. Ed is married with two children and four grandchildren.

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The Texas Association of Realtors today announced its decision to endorse Ed Thompson in his election to the Texas House to represent District 29. Making the statement last week, Chairman Joe Stewart applauded Thompson’s commitment to Texas homeowners.

“The next legislative session will be filled with difficult decisions,” said Stewart. “That’s why we need lawmakers like Thompson who understand the critical role homeowners play in keeping our state prosperous, which is why we’ve pledged our full support.”

Texas is leading the nation’s economic recovery, due in large part to its strong real estate market. To maintain that momentum, Texas’ lawmakers must understand homeowners’ concerns and act to bolster homeownership in the state and supporting those efforts is the association’s top priority this election season. Through the candidate interview process of the Texas Association of Realtors, Ed Thompson clearly showed a command of issues critical to sustaining our Texas economy, as well as the needs and challenges our fast-growing state will encounter at the Legislature in the future.

Thompson said, “It is an honor to have the endorsement of the Texas Association of Realtors, which represents thousands of small business owners throughout the state and here in District 29.  I look forward to working with them to make homeownership more affordable for Texans.”

As one of the largest and most influential trade associations in the state, the Texas Association of Realtors expects to be a considerable grassroots force for Ed Thompson.

Texas Realtors have championed a number of legislative issues enhancing the lives of Texans, such as urging reforms to the property appraisal system in 2011 and 2009, preventing a tax of $600 or more on the personal vehicles of independent Texans in 2007 and advocating for billions in property tax reductions in 2005. To learn more about Texas Realtors’ legislative advocacy on behalf of its members and homeowners, visit TexasRealEstate.com.

About the Texas Association of REALTORS®
With approximately 80,000 members, the Texas Association of REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. We advocate on behalf of Texas REALTORS® and private-property owners to keep homeownership affordable, protect private-property rights, and promote public policies that benefit homeowners. Visit TexasRealEstate.com to learn more.

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