rickt@county.org
(800) 456-5974
Senior Legislative Manager
Bio
Rick Thompson joined the TAC Legislative Department in December 2000. Prior to joining TAC, Thompson worked for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a correctional officer. He then spent the next three years serving in administrative capacities where he advised officials, law enforcement agencies and the public. During his employment with TDCJ-ID, Thompson earned a B.A. in political science from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville.
Thompson serves as liaison to the County Judges and Commissioners Association, working on topics including:
- County authority
- Transportation
- Employee health benefits
- County courts
- Law enforcement
- County structure
Thompson is a sought-after resource for county, state and national organizations for his knowledge on:
- The 1115 Federal Medicaid Waiver and its effect on county government
- Indigent health
- Federal health care programs
- Public hospital and hospital district matters
- First responder and emergency preparedness