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Venton Jones

DEMOCRAT

Venton Jones is running for Texas State Representative, District 100, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Venton Jones is from Dallas, Texas. He has a bachelor's degree in community health from Texas A&M University and a master's degree in healthcare administration from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Professional background

Venton is the founder and CEO of the Southern Black Policy and Advocacy Network (SBPAN). He is also a Texas realtor.

Political background

Venton is currently a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 100. He was first elected in 2022 and is currently serving his second term.

Economy

Supports ensuring "that current Texans have full access to liveable wage employment opportunities and continue to support and expand our local small businesses, chambers of commerce, unions, and hardworking families."

Supports providing $2 million in financial assistance to community and nonprofit organizations to study and provide solutions on housing displacement and gentrification issues.

Allocated $10 million to complete the Southern Gateway Park.

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Public Safety

Advocates for supporting the rehabilitation of justice-involved individuals.

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Healthcare

Supports expanding Medicaid statewide.

As a City Council member, Jones supported increasing funding for the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Education

Supports increasing access to career and technical education, early college high school, and science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) programs.

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Energy & the Environment

As of January 22, 2026, Venton Jones’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Voting & Elections

As of January 22, 2026, Venton Jones’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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