USAU.S. HouseDemocratic PartyTexas · Texas House of Representatives District 100Member of the Texas House of Representatives
Venton Jones
Profile
Venton Jones is an American politician and public health advocate serving as the representative for the Texas House of Representatives' 100th district since 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, he is the first HIV-positive person to serve in the Texas Legislature. Before his election, Jones worked extensively in HIV prevention and public health advocacy, including roles with the National Black Gay Men's Advocacy Coalition. In office, he has focused on healthcare and civil rights, notably authoring legislation to repeal outdated state laws regarding homosexual conduct.
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- Born
- , U.S.
- Birth place
- Dallas, Texas
- Education
- Texas A&M University (Bachelor of Science in Community Health), University of Texas at Arlington (Master of Science in Health Care Administration)
- Career
- Non-profit CEO, communications and education director at the National Black Gay Men's Advocacy Coalition, Dallas team leader for United Black Ellument
