State Representative Venton Jones is currently serving his second term in the Texas House of Representatives.

Representative Jones serves as the Texas House Minority Whip. He was appointed as Vice Chair of the House Committee on Corrections and is a member of the Appropriations Committee, serving on the Article II Subcommittee – Health and Human Services. In addition to his committee appointments, he serves in multiple leadership positions, including Vice Chair of the Texas House LGBTQ Caucus, Parliamentarian of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, and Chair of the Dallas County Delegation. 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.

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.