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Vento is from Oak Cliff, Texas. He earned his bachelor's degree in public health from Texas A&M University and a master's degree in health care administration from The University of Texas at Arlington. Venton has also served as a board member for the Stonewall Democrats of Dallas, Co-chair of Dallas Southern Pride, and Member of the Texas HIV/STD Community Planning Group. 

Venton is the founder and chief executive officer of the Southern Black Policy and Advocacy Network (SBPAN). He is also a real estate agent with Brix Realty and a principal at Hill Jones Consulting. He previously worked as senior director for government affairs for the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care and as program officer for LGBT health & wellness initiatives for the Nationa Black Justice Coalition. He also worked as a team leader, community building coordinator for the University of California San Francisco, and associate director of community programs for Abounding Prosperity.

Venton Jones is a state representative for House District 100 in Texas. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. 

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Supports ensuring access to livable wage jobs and expanding local small businesses, unions, and families.

Plans to advocate for bills that benefit the local district and resources.

Believes in protecting residents from displacement caused by gentrification, rising property taxes, and increasing prescription drug costs.

- Supports ensuring access to livable wage jobs and expanding local small businesses, unions, and families.
- Plans to advocate for bills that benefit the local district and resources.
- Believes in protecting residents from displacement caused by gentrification, rising property taxes, and increasing prescription drug costs.
- Supports grants for urban food deserts.

Economy

Plans to improve public safety by "advancing equity and justice through two decades of experience leading organizations, impacting public policy, and organizing diverse communities."

Supports providing services for people reentering society from incarceration, and as a state representative, appropriated $5 million for this purpose.

Supports providing services for people reentering society from incarceration.

- Plans to improve public safety by "advancing equity and justice through two decades of experience leading organizations, impacting public policy, and organizing diverse communities."
- Supports providing services for people reentering society from incarceration.

Public Safety

Believes healthcare is a "fundamental right" and supports expanding Medicaid, addressing mental health and substance abuse, and restoring abortion access and funding for reproductive healthcare.

Believes healthcare is a "fundamental right" and supports expanding Medicaid.

Advocates for improved healthcare access, particularly for marginalized communities and middle-class families.

Supports the Texas Department of State Health Services in efforts to reduce and prevent the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Supports improvements to care avaliable to those struggling with mental health and substance abuse

- Believes healthcare is a "fundamental right" and supports expanding Medicaid.
- Advocates for improved healthcare access, particularly for marginalized communities and middle-class families.
- Supports the Texas Department of State Health Services in efforts to reduce and prevent the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
- Supports access to abortion care.
- Supports improvements to care avaliable to those struggling with mental health and substance abuse

Healthcare

Opposes efforts to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in higher education.

Supports equitable funding for public schools, increasing teacher salaries, and expanding access to early childhood education.

Supports quality public education, increasing access to Career and Technical Education, Early College High School, and Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) programs, fully funding Pre-K programs, and raising teacher pay.

Supports quality public education, increasing access to Career and Technical Education, Early College High School, and Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) programs.

Supports funding for educational institutions, such as the Texas Behavioral Health Center at UT Southwestern.

Supports education on rehabilitation for justice-involved individuals.

Believes in providing quality education for children and supporting senior residents.

- Opposes efforts to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in higher education.
- Supports equitable funding for public schools, increasing teacher salaries, and expanding access to early childhood education.
- Supports quality public education, increasing access to Career and Technical Education, Early College High School, and Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) programs.
- Supports funding for educational institutions, such as the Texas Behavioral Health Center at UT Southwestern.
- Supports education on rehabilitation for justice-involved individuals.
- Believes in providing quality education for children and supporting senior residents.

Education

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Venton Jones is the founder and chief executive officer of the Southern Black Policy and Advocacy Network (SBPAN). He is also a real estate agent with Brix Realty and a Principal at Hill Jones Consulting. He previously worked as senior director for government affairs for the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care and as program officer for LGBT health & wellness initiatives for the Nationa Black Justice Coalition. He also worked as a team leader, community building coordinator for the University of California San Francisco, and associate director of community programs for Abounding Prosperity.

Venton Jones currently serves as State Representative for House District 100 in Texas. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. 

Secured over $20 million to assist local food banks to address food insecurity.

As a state representative, co-sponsored 8 bills related to the economy, with 6 becoming law.

Secured $151.6 million in the 2024-2025 Biennium budget.

As a state representative, "worked to pass our own bills behalf of everyday working class families, and brought back valuable resources to the district."

Supports economic development and job creation, having passed 6 bills as a Texas House Representative to enhance the state's economy.

Believes in actively shaping economic policy, having authored 16 bills during the 88th session to address various economic issues.

As a state representative, co-authored 65 bills, 16 of which were signed into law.

As a state senator, joint authored 36 bills, 4 of which were signed into law.

As a state representative, sponsored 4 bills related to the economy, and 3 were signed into law.

Supports providing $2 million in financial assistance to community and nonprofit organizations to study and address housing displacement and gentrification.

Believes in protecting senior residents from displacement due to gentrification, increased property taxes, and rising prescription drug costs.

Believes that too many households in the community are struggling financially, indicating a need for economic improvement.

- Supports ensuring access to livable wage jobs and expanding local small businesses, unions, and families.
- Plans to advocate for bills that benefit the local district and resources.
- Believes in protecting residents from displacement caused by gentrification, rising property taxes, and increasing prescription drug costs.
- Supports grants for urban food deserts.
- Believes that too many households in the community are struggling financially, indicating a need for economic improvement.

Believes in community service and leadership to enhance public safety.

Supports initiatives to improve public safety.

Supports measures to enhance public safety.

Supports policies that enhance public safety, including community policing, crime prevention programs, and gun control measures.

Serves as a member of the House Committee on Corrections.

Provided $2 million from the Texas Department of Public Safety to enhance public safety measures.

Supports legislation that enhances public safety.

Believes in enhancing public safety measures.

Opposes efforts to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives on college campuses.

Supports rehabilitation for justice-involved individuals.

Supports rehabilitation for people involved in the justice system.

- Supports rehabilitation for people involved in the justice system.
- Plans to improve public safety by "advancing equity and justice through two decades of experience leading organizations, impacting public policy, and organizing diverse communities."
- Supports providing services for people reentering society from incarceration.

Supports affordable healthcare access for all.

Supports education policies that promote inclusivity and diversity, as evidenced by being named the LGBTQ Caucus Freshman of the Year.

Plans to prioritize district care by helping constituents with state issues, hosting town hall meetings, and attending community events.

Believes in providing comprehensive constituent services, including aid with state agencies, visiting the capitol, and requesting resolutions.

Believes in the importance of strong family structures for childhood development.

Likes karaoke, DIY home improvement projects, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.

Served as the legislative chairman of the Aggie Caucus.

Supports quality education and believes in addressing educational disparities.

- Opposes efforts to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in higher education.
- Supports equitable funding for public schools, increasing teacher salaries, and expanding access to early childhood education.
- Supports quality public education, increasing access to Career and Technical Education, Early College High School, and Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) programs.
- Supports funding for educational institutions, such as the Texas Behavioral Health Center at UT Southwestern.
- Supports education on rehabilitation for justice-involved individuals.
- Supports quality education and believes in addressing educational disparities.
- Believes in providing quality education for children and supporting senior residents.

Believes in "Still Fighting - Still Representing" to ensure fair voting rights and election integrity.

Supports the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.

Believes in the importance of local representation and success stories in the community.

Believes in working diligently for local residents and supporting legislation that benefits the community.

Believes in protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections.

Believes in fair representation and accessible voting.

Believes in actively engaging with state agencies and the capitol to advocate for voting rights and election integrity.

Supports voting rights and fair elections.

Supports LGBTQ+ rights and was named the LGBTQ Caucus “Freshman of the Year” during the 88th Legislative Session.

- Believes in protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections.

Venton Jones grew up in Oak Cliff and was raised by his grandmother. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health from Texas A&M University and his Master of Science degree in Health Care Administration from The University of Texas at Arlington.

Venton Jones is the Founder and CEO of the Southern Black Policy and Advocacy Network (SBPAN). He is also a Texas Realtor and serves as a State Representative for District 100.

Venton Jones was first elected as State Representative for District 100 in 2022. He serves on the House Committee on Public Health and the House Committee on Corrections. He is also the Legislative Chairman of the Aggie Caucus and a member of several other caucuses, including the Texas House Democratic Caucus and the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.

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