Rep. Jones, Venton
Biography
State Representative Venton Jones (Dallas) is currently serving his second term in the Texas House of Representatives. Located in the heart of Dallas County, House District 100 includes parts of South Dallas, West Dallas, East Dallas, Buckner Terrace, Victory Park, and Oak Cliff.
Representative Jones serves as a member of the House Committee on Public Health and the House Committee on Corrections. In addition to his committee appointments, He serves as Whip of the Texas House Democratic Caucus, Vice Chair of the Texas House LGBTQ Caucus, Parliamentarian of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, and Legislative Chairman of the Aggie Caucus. During the 88th Legislative Session, State Representative Jones was honored by his peers in the Texas House by being named the LGBTQ Caucus “Freshman of the Year.”
Since the beginning of his career, Representative Jones has been a tireless advocate working to improve healthcare access, fighting for marginalized communities and middle-class families, and protecting voting rights. Professionally, Representative Jones is a non-profit CEO, Texas Realtor, and a demonstrated servant leader. He is the Founder and CEO of the Southern Black Policy and Advocacy Network (SBPAN).
Representative Jones received his Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health from Texas A&M University, his Master of Science degree in Health Care Administration from The University of Texas at Arlington, and also 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, and the NAACP.
Additional Professional 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