Venton Jones | |
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| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 100th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jasmine Crockett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Venton C. Jones, Jr. Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic[1] |
| Alma mater | Texas A&M University (BS) University of Texas at Arlington (MS) |
| Known for | Prevention of HIV/AIDS |
Venton C. Jones Jr. is an American politician and non-profit CEO serving as the representative for the Texas State House's 100th district since 2023. Known for his advocacy for black gay men and those with HIV, he was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 2022 to represent the central Dallas County district. A member of the Democratic Party, Jones is the first HIV-positive member of the Texas Legislature.[2]
- ^ "Meet Venton". VentonFor100. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- ^ "The First HIV-Positive Texas House Member". YouTube. VICE News. August 15, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2023.