Senfronia Thompson

Senfronia Thompson

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State Representative

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Roll-call votes
2
Sponsored bills
0
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0
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Profile Snapshot

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Office
State Representative
State
Texas
Jurisdiction
141
Serving
Currently serving
Term
1983 - Present

Rep. Senfronia Thompson's legacy is one built from a strong principle of faith, an unwavering defense of freedom, and a staunch belief in fairness. She exemplifies the American ideal that one person can make a difference. Texas native Senfronia Thompson was born in Booth, Texas and raised in Houston. She represents District 141, which includes Northeast Houston and Humble. Rep. Thompson has the distinct honor of being the longest-serving woman and African-American in Texas history. She is the Dean of the Texas House of Representatives and is often referred to as the conscious of the Texas House. She is currently serving her 52nd year in the Texas Legislature. She received her high school diploma from Booker T. Washington High School in Houston. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Texas Southern University; a Master of Education from Prairie View A&M University; a JD degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law and a Master of Law in International Law from the University of Houston. Rep. Thompson is a proud member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. A Houston attorney and award-winning legislator, Dean Thompson, affectionately known by her colleagues as "Ms. T", was…

Biography source: official page

Issue Activity

Stored voting recordsIssue tags where available
Uncategorized votes
17 stored votes · 0 yea · 0 nay
Election Integrity
2 stored votes · 0 yea · 0 nay
Fiscal Responsibility
1 stored vote · 0 yea · 0 nay

Evidence & Sources

27/28 verified

Every item below is a stored record. 27 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.

  • Senfronia Thompson holds the office of State Representative
    profile identity· OpenStates
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  • Voted yes on SB 5: Relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and preparedness and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-09-03source
    Verified
  • Voted no on SB 54: Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-09-02source
    Verified
  • Voted no on SB 54: Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-09-02source
    Verified
  • Voted no on SB 8: Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-08-28source
    Verified
  • Voted no on SB 8: Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-08-28source
    Verified
  • Voted absent on SB 8: Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-08-28source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 8: Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-08-28source
    Verified
  • Voted no on SB 8: Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-08-28source
    Verified
  • Voted absent on SB 8: Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-08-28source
    Verified
  • Voted no on SB 8: Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-08-28source
    Verified
  • Voted no on SB 8: Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-08-28source
    Verified
  • Voted no on SB 8: Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-08-28source
    Verified
  • Voted no on SB 8: Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-08-28source
    Verified
  • Voted absent on SB 8: Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-08-28source
    Verified
  • Voted no on SB 8: Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-08-28source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 8: Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-08-28source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 8: Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-08-28source
    Verified
  • Voted no on SB 8: Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-08-28source
    Verified
  • Voted no on SB 8: Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-08-28source
    Verified
  • Voted no on SB 8: Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-08-28source
    Verified
  • Voted no on HB 7: Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-08-28source
    Verified
  • Voted no on HB 7: Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-08-28source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 7: Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-08-28source
    Verified
  • Voted no on HB 25: Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-08-27source
    Verified
  • Voted no on HB 25: Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-08-27source
    Verified
  • Co-sponsored: Relating to the authority of the comptroller to provide funding for the deployment and operation of certain emergency communication equipment.
    sponsored/co-sponsored bill· Congress.gov· 2025-08-15source
    Verified
  • Co-sponsored: Relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and preparedness and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations.
    sponsored/co-sponsored bill· Congress.gov· 2025-08-15source
    Verified
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