Superb Woman: Rep. Senfronia Thompson

She is the Dean of the Texas House of Representatives

Rep. Senfronia Thompson is the Dean of the Texas House and Texas Legislative Black Caucus (TLBC). She was born in Booth, Texas and currently 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, serving her 25th term. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Houston, received a BS 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 Masters in International Law from the University of Houston. Rep. Thompson is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. A Houston attorney and award-winning legislator, Rep. Thompson, affectionately known by her colleagues as “Ms. T”, was inducted into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame on May 6, 2014. Her works in the House are legendary. She’s been at the forefront of many issues and is ever vigilant; addressing everything from human trafficking and equal pay to healthcare, education and racial profiling. And yes, voting rights!Rep. Thompson is the only recipient of the Rosa Parks Award from the TLBC and she is a strong supporter of the UNCF.