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. 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 HD 100 in central Dallas County. A member of the Democratic Party, Jones is the first HIV-positive member of the Texas Legislature.[2]