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Harold was born in Fifth Ward, Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Texas Southern University and a law degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law. 

Harold is currently an adjunct professor at the Texas Southern University Law School and operates the Law Offices of Harold V. Dutton, Jr. and Associates. He previously held management positions at Conoco Inc. and served as president of Four Star Broadcasting.

Harold V. Dutton Jr. is a state representative in State House District 142. He was elected in 1985 and is serving his 19th term. He is currently the chairman of the House Public Education Committee.

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Supports revamping the juvenile justice system.

As a state representative, supported bill revamping the juvenile justice system.

- As a state representative, supported bill revamping the juvenile justice system.
- Opposes the death penalty.

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As a state representative, sponsored initiatives to improve public education, especially alternative education.

- As a state representative, sponsored initiatives to improve public education, especially alternative education.

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Harold V. Dutton Jr

Harold was born in Fifth Ward, Texas, and graduated from Phillis Wheatley High School. He has a bachelor's degree in accounting from Texas Southern University and a law degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law. 

Harold V. Dutton Jr. currently serves as State Representative for State House District 142. He was elected in 1985 and is serving his 19th term. He is currently the Chairman of the House Public Education Committee.

- As a state legislator, supported bill revamping the juvenile justice system.
- Opposes the death penalty.

Harold V. Dutton Jr. is a native of Fifth Ward, Texas, and graduated from Phillis Wheatley High School. He attended Texas Southern University, where he earned a BBA in Accounting.

Harold V. Dutton Jr. is currently an Adjunct Professor at the Texas Southern University Law School and operates the Law Offices of Harold V. Dutton, Jr. and Associates. He previously held management positions at Conoco Inc. and served as President of Four Star Broadcasting.

Harold V. Dutton Jr. is serving his nineteenth term in the Texas House of Representatives. He is currently the Chairman of the House Public Education Committee and a member of the Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee. Dutton has previously served as Chairman of the Committee on Juvenile Justice and Family Issues, Chairman of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, and Chairman of the Committee on Urban Affairs.

Supports the Association of African American Chambers of Commerce.

Supports small businesses and has experience working with the United States Small Business Administration and the Texas Association of Business.

As Chairman of the Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee, led the unsuccessful effort to change Texas’ law that allows 17 year olds to be treated as adults in the criminal justice system.

Supports addressing juvenile justice and family issues.

As a state representative, served on the Corrections Committee and the Committee on the Operation and Management of the Texas Youth Commission.

Believes everyone should have access to quality healthcare.

Received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Urban Enrichment Institute and was named “Legislator of the Year” by the Texas Municipal League.

Recognized as an Outstanding Young Man of America for his community service.

As Chairman of the House Public Education Committee, Dutton was the first African-American member of the Texas House in Texas’ history to be so designated.

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Texas House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Texas State Legislature
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. 
- There are 150 members of the Texas House of Representatives, each representing a single district. Representatives must be at least 21 years old and reside in the state for at least two years before their election. 
- State representatives are elected to two-year terms during even-numbered years. There are no term limits. 
- State representatives make $7,200 annually in addition to a $221 payment per day during legislative sessions and mileage reimbursements.

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