Paul Thomasson
Candidate for State Senator, District 5
Background
- Occupation
- Retired United Methodist pastor
- Campaign website
- thomassonforsenate.com
A United Methodist pastor for more than 40 years, now honorably retired, who helped establish Boys and Girls Club and Habitat for Humanity chapters in several communities.
Documented positions
Public safety
Opposes immigrant detention without due process.
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“Men, women, and especially children are being brutally placed into detention centers without much, if any, due process.”
Education
Opposes school vouchers that divert public school money.
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“Vouchers have taken millions away from public school systems across Texas, causing all kind of big, new problems.”
Economy & jobs
Supports narrowing the gap between rich and poor.
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“Paul believes the economy is moving in the wrong direction, leading to a widening gap between the rich and the poor.”
Environment & parks
Supports addressing climate change and a shrinking coastline.
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“our coastline is shrinking, and we are responsible for taking care of the planet we live in.”
Health & human services
Supports action on rising insurance and health care costs.
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“Increasing healthcare costs continue to affect Texans negatively”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Paul Thomasson on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (17)
- Composite Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 Joint General & Special Elections
Election filing · Williamson County Elections Department · wilcotx.gov
- Texas Secretary of State: Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election (August 28, 2026)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · Aug 28, 2026 · sos.texas.gov
- Texas Secretary of State Candidate Information: 2026 November General Election, state offices (qualified candidates)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · goelect.txelections.civixapps.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election (Limestone County)
Election filing · Limestone County Elections Office · co.limestone.tx.us
- Sample Ballot: 2026 General/Special Election — Brazos County, City of Bryan, Bryan ISD, City of College Station, College Station ISD, Navasota ISD (November 3, 2026)
Election filing · Brazos County Elections Administration · elections.brazoscountytx.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Election — What's on my Ballot?
Election filing · Robertson County Elections Department · co.robertson.tx.us
- Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election (Madison County)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · sos.state.tx.us
- Notice of Election for Milam County, Texas, November 3rd, 2026, General Election
Election filing · Milam County · Aug 10, 2026 · milamcounty.net
- Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election (Freestone County section)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · Aug 28, 2026 · sos.state.tx.us
- Sample Ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (San Jacinto County, all precinct styles)
Election filing · San Jacinto County Elections · co.san-jacinto.tx.us
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election — Precinct 101, County Only (Walker County)
Election filing · Walker County Elections Department · co.walker.tx.us
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election — Precinct 404, NWISD & CONW (Walker County)
Election filing · Walker County Elections Department · co.walker.tx.us
- Publication Ballot (all contests), General and Special Election, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Bastrop County Elections · bastropvotes.org
- Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election (Bastrop County section)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · Aug 28, 2026 · sos.state.tx.us
- Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election (Leon County)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · sos.state.tx.us
- Paul Thomasson for Texas Senate District 5
Campaign website · Paul Thomasson campaign · thomassonforsenate.com
- About Paul - Paul Thomasson for Texas Senate District 5
Campaign website · Paul Thomasson campaign · thomassonforsenate.com
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