Ernest O. Thompson
Ernest O. Thompson | |
|---|---|
| Railroad Commissioner of Texas | |
| In office January 1, 1933 – January 8, 1965 | |
| Governor | |
| Preceded by | Pat Morris Neff |
| Succeeded by | Byron M. Tunnell |
| 12th Mayor of Amarillo | |
| In office April 1929 – May 31, 1932 | |
| Preceded by | Lee Bivins |
| Succeeded by | Ross D. Rogers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ernest Othmer Thompson March 24, 1892 Alvord, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | June 28, 1966 (aged 74) |
| Resting place | Texas State Cemetery, Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Myda Bivins |
| Education | University of Texas (LLB) |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician, attorney |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Ernest Othmer Thompson (March 24, 1892 – June 28, 1966) was an American businessman, politician, and attorney who served as the 12th mayor of Amarillo from 1929 to 1932 as a member of the Democratic Party. He subsequently served on the Railroad Commission of Texas from 1932 to 1965, with his 33-year tenure on the commission being the longest in the state's history. Thompson was also an unsuccessful candidate for governor of Texas in 1938 and 1940.