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Rep. Jones, Venton

Representative Jones, Venton

Biography

State Representative Venton Jones is currently serving his second term in the Texas House of Representatives. Elected in 2022, he represents the district where he was born and raised. House District 100 is located in the heart of Dallas County, and includes South Dallas, West Dallas, East Dallas, Victory Park, and Oak Cliff. 

Representative Jones was appointed by the Speaker of the Texas House to serve as Vice Chair of the House Committee on Corrections and on the coveted Appropriations Committee, serving on the Article II Subcommittee that appropriates funding for the state’s Health and Human Services. In addition to his committee appointments, he serves in multiple leadership positions, including Whip of the Texas House Democratic Caucus, Vice Chair of the Texas House LGBTQ Caucus, Parliamentarian of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, Legislative Chairman of the Aggie Caucus, and Chair of the Dallas County Delegation. He is also an active member of the Texas Energy & Climate Caucus and the Legislative Study Group. In his inaugural term during the 88th Legislative Session, his leadership was honored by his colleagues, who named him “Freshman of the Year” of the Texas House LGBTQ Caucus. 

Professionally, Representative Jones is a non-profit CEO, Texas Realtor, and a committed servant leader with a long history of service to his own community and to others. He is the Founder & CEO of the Southern Black Policy and Advocacy Network (SBPAN), where he leads the organization’s mission to advance the health, social, and economic well-being of Black communities in the Southern United States. Since the inception of his career, Representative Jones has been a tireless advocate for marginalized communities and working-class families, with over 20 years of experience championing improved healthcare access and affordability, affordable housing, economic development, voting rights, and a better life for all. 

Representative Jones earned his Bachelor of Science in Community Health from Texas A&M University, his Master of Science in Health Care Administration from The University of Texas at Arlington, and holds a global certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP). 

In his free time, Representative Jones enjoys karaoke, do-it-yourself home improvement projects, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. He is a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, as well as the NAACP. 

Additional Recognitions: 

  • The Bishop Omar Jahwar Foundation “Eddie Bernice Johnson Congressional Ambassador Award,” 2024 
  • Dallas County Young Democrats “Elected Official of the Year,” 2024 
  • The Normal Anomaly Initiative “Marque Award for Amplified Innovation, 2024 
  • AIDS Walk South Dallas "Champion Ambassador Award,” 2024 
  • Texas House LGBTQ Caucus “Freshman of the Year,” 2023 
  • Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce “A. Maceo Smith Trailblazer Award,” 2023 
  • Dallas Voice LGBTQ+ “North Texan of the Year,” 2023 
  • Dallas NAACP “Public Service Award,” 2023 
  • North Texas LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce “Legislative Equality Champion,” 2023 
  • The City of Dallas “Kirk D. Myers-Hill Pride in Excellence,” 2023 
  • Funky East Dallas Democrats “Rising Star Award,” 2023 
  • Stonewall Democrats of Dallas “Hon. Harryette Ehrhardt Distinguished Democrat Award,” 2023 
  • Raise Your Hand Texas “Public Education Champion,” 2023 
  • Texas Medical Association “Champion of Medicine Award” 2023 
  • House Committee on Public Health, 88th Legislature