Paul Thomasson
Democratic · TX
Paul Thomasson is the 2026 Democratic nominee for Texas State Senate District 5.
Where Paul Thomasson stands, based on their records
Supports
Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Environment and Public Health (1 record), Reduce Wealth Gap (1 record),
Campaign Finance Information — State Senator, District 5
Campaign Finance Information · State Senator, District 5 · November 3, 2026
Data last updated July 24, 2026
- Raised
- $5,516
Top disclosed occupations of direct donors
- not employed$3,686
- WM$500
- Elected Official$250
- Consultant$100
- Contractor$100
Direct contributions by size
- $1,000-$4,999$2,000
- $500-$999$1,125
- $250-$499$500
- $100-$249$1,100
- $1-$99$791
Source: Texas Ethics Commission · 2026 cycle · prd.tecprd.ethicsefile.com
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 1 support
In a Community Impact candidate Q&A, stated support for raising the minimum wage, improving healthcare access, and reopening rural hospitals.
January 30, 2026Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: communityimpact.com · researched August 7, 2026
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
In a Community Impact candidate Q&A, opposed the right of capture and said Texas water should belong to all Texans rather than only wealthy interests.
January 30, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: communityimpact.com · researched August 7, 2026
Track record — Reduce Wealth Gap
Reduce Wealth Gap · 1 support
In a Community Impact candidate Q&A, stated support for raising the minimum wage, improving healthcare access, and reopening rural hospitals.
January 30, 2026Supports Reduce Wealth Gap
Source: communityimpact.com · researched August 7, 2026
Track record — Labor Rights
Labor Rights · 1 support
In a Community Impact candidate Q&A, stated support for raising the minimum wage, improving healthcare access, and reopening rural hospitals.
January 30, 2026Supports Labor Rights
Source: communityimpact.com · researched August 7, 2026
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
In a Community Impact candidate Q&A, opposed the right of capture and said Texas water should belong to all Texans rather than only wealthy interests.
January 30, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: communityimpact.com · researched August 7, 2026
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Received the Austin American-Statesman's endorsement in the 2026 Democratic primary for Texas Senate District 5.
February 8, 2026
Source: statesman.com · researched August 7, 2026
Community Impact reported that Paul Thomasson had served 43 years as a United Methodist pastor, worked as a political activist and community enricher, and served as a chaplain and civic-board member.
January 30, 2026
Source: communityimpact.com · researched August 7, 2026
Race Paul Thomasson is in:
- State Senator, District 5 · November 3, 2026 · State Senate District 5; Texas
Profile last researched July 6, 2026.