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Paul Thomasson

Paul Thomasson
Democratic
Running for Texas Senate, District 5.

Background

Paul Thomasson is a retired United Methodist pastor who served churches across Texas. This is his first run for office. 

Occupation
Retired United Methodist pastor
Education
B.A., Southwestern University; Master of theology, Southern Methodist University

Positions

Property Taxes

What is the candidate's position on property tax levels and relief?
Proposes reviewing tax breaks for data centers and similar businesses to address property tax and housing costs. 

Education and School Choice

What is the candidate's position on public school funding, education savings accounts, and curriculum?
Would work to reverse the law creating the education savings account program (often called school vouchers) and supports curriculum "focused on facts and data." 

Border Security

What role should the state play in border security and immigration enforcement?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 19, 2026.

Power Grid and Energy

What is the candidate's position on the ERCOT grid, reliability, and energy production?
Supports preparation for severe freezes and flooding, improved weather alerts, and climate policies. 

Abortion

What is the candidate's position on Texas abortion law?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 19, 2026.

Firearms

What is the candidate's position on Texas firearms laws?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 19, 2026.

Public Safety and Bail

What is the candidate's position on bail, policing, and criminal justice?
Lists gun violence and immigration among top concerns, without specific proposals. 

Health Care

What is the candidate's position on Medicaid, insurance coverage, and health costs in Texas?
Supports more accessible health care and more rural hospitals. 

Elections and Voting

What is the candidate's position on election administration, voting rules, and redistricting?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 19, 2026.

District Priorities

What does the candidate say are the top issues for this district?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 19, 2026.

Transgender Policy

What is the candidate's position on Texas laws related to transgender people, including medical treatment for minors, school sports, facilities, and legal definitions of sex?
Not yet researched.

Religion and Public Schools

What is the candidate's position on religion in public schools, such as displaying the Ten Commandments, school prayer, and chaplains?
Not yet researched.

Religious Liberty and Faith Communities

What has the candidate said or done regarding religious freedom and specific faith communities in Texas, such as Christians, Jews, and Muslims?
Not yet researched.

Home Insurance and Housing Costs

What is the candidate's approach to home insurance rates and housing costs in Texas?
Not yet researched.

Money

Finance figures are being checked against official FEC and Texas Ethics Commission filings and will appear here once verified.

Endorsements

No public endorsements found. Searched Oct 19, 2026.