Thompsons, Texas Public Records

Texas residents, including those in Thompsons, can begin the voter registration process online through the Texas Secretary of State's website at www.votetexas.gov, though the system generates a form that must be printed, signed, and mailed to the Fort Bend County Voter Registrar. Registration is also possible in person or by mail using a voter registration application. The deadline falls 30 days before any election. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, Fort Bend County residents, at least 18 years old by Election Day, not finally convicted of a felony (or have completed their sentence including parole and probation), and not declared mentally incapacitated by a court. Valid identification includes a Texas driver's license number or, if not issued one, the last four digits of a Social Security number. Residents can locate their assigned polling place using the polling place locator tool on the Fort Bend County Elections website or by calling (281) 341-3568. The tool requires entering the voter's registered address and displays the Election Day polling location, early voting sites, and hours. The county typically offers numerous early voting locations throughout the area for voter convenience, generally beginning 17 days before Election Day for general and primary elections. In Texas, voter registration lists are public records available for purchase for political purposes, and individual voter history (which elections a person voted in, but not how they voted) is also public. Campaign finance reports for candidates and political committees are accessible through the Texas Ethics Commission at www.ethics.state.tx.us. Candidate filing information and ballot measure details are available through the Fort Bend County Elections office and the Texas Secretary of State. Precinct-level election results are published by the county after each election and can be searched on the Fort Bend County website. In the November 2024 presidential election, Fort Bend County reported strong turnout with approximately 68% of registered voters casting ballots, reflecting an engaged and diverse electorate. The county has become increasingly competitive politically, with shifting demographics contributing to closer election margins in recent cycles. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, Thompsons and Fort Bend County voters will decide several important races. The 2026 ballot will include the election for Governor of Texas (four-year term), as the gubernatorial race occurs in midterm election years. Voters will also elect statewide offices including Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller, Land Commissioner, Agriculture Commissioner, and Railroad Commissioners. One of Texas's two U.S. Senate seats will be on the ballot in 2026 (the seat currently held by John Cornyn, whose term expires January 2027). All 38 Texas congressional districts, including the district(s) serving Fort Bend County, will elect U.S. Representatives for two-year terms. The Texas Legislature (State Senate and State House districts covering the community) will be on the ballot, as will county offices such as Fort Bend County Judge, County Commissioners, County Clerk, District Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Treasurer, and judicial positions including district judges, county court at law judges, and justices of the peace. Depending on district boundaries, voters may also decide state Board of Education positions. Local measures, bond propositions, and constitutional amendments may also appear on the November 2026 ballot. Texas offers limited absentee/mail-in voting compared to many states. Mail ballots are available only to voters who are 65 years or older, disabled, confined in jail but eligible to vote, or will be out of the county during the entire early voting period and on Election Day. Applications for mail ballots must be submitted to the Fort Bend County Elections Administrator and received (not postmarked) by the close of business on the 11th day before Election Day. Completed mail ballots must be received (not postmarked) by 7:00 PM on Election Day. Most Texas voters cast ballots either during early voting or on Election Day at their assigned polling place.