Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Venton Jones
89th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 6/28/2025

Number of Bills: 65

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (50):
HB 50 Author: Jones, Venton | Oliverson | Rose | Campos | Guillen
Sponsor: Miles
Last Action: 05/23/2025 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to informed consent for certain screening tests.

HB 1367 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 05/05/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the county of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.

HB 1368 Author: Jones, Venton | Buckley | Allen | Reynolds | Guerra
Last Action: 05/14/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to a notification requirement if a public school does not have a nurse, school counselor, or librarian assigned to the school during all instructional hours.

HB 1369 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 03/11/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of residential eviction case information.

HB 1459 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 03/11/2025 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption: Relating to the conduct that constitutes the use of a deadly weapon for purposes of the prosecution of the offense of aggravated assault or aggravated sexual assault.

HB 1463 Author: Jones, Venton | Morales, Eddie
Last Action: 05/01/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the manufacture, transportation, storage, and disposal of new and scrap tires; authorizing a fee.

HB 1573 Author: Jones, Venton | Buckley | Bernal | Dutton | Hernandez
Last Action: 05/14/2025 H Failed to pass to engrossment
Caption: Relating to a school district policy regarding custodian workloads.

HB 1574 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 03/12/2025 H Referred to s/c on Dis Prev & Women's & Children's Health by Speaker: Mar 12 2025 11:15AM
Caption: Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions.

HB 1679 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 03/12/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 12 2025 11:15AM
Caption: Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency regarding recommended standards for school district facility maintenance and custodial services.

HB 1680 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 05/12/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the prevention of human immunodeficiency virus infections.

HB 1737 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to HIV and AIDS tests.

HB 1738 Author: Jones, Venton | Moody | Harrison | Phelan | Johnson
Last Action: 05/19/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.

HB 2231 Author: Jones, Venton | Reynolds
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to the consideration for approval by the executive director of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of an application for an authorization to use a certain standard permit for a concrete batch plant.

HB 2557 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 03/17/2025 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption: Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the treatment of chronic health conditions.

HB 2913 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to allow a person to file an application to stop a nonconforming use of a property.

HB 2939 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption: Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

HB 2940 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Corrections: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption: Relating to the award of good conduct time to certain inmates; changing parole eligibility.

HB 3452 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 03/24/2025 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 24 2025 2:16PM
Caption: Relating to inquiries into the criminal and disciplinary history of an applicant for undergraduate admission to a public institution of higher education.

HB 4147 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 03/27/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption: Relating to informed consent for certain screening tests.

HB 4673 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to Insurance: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption: Relating to the effect of certain reductions in a health benefit plan enrollee's out-of-pocket expenses for prescription drugs that are essential health benefits on the enrollee's cost-sharing requirements.

HB 4674 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to Insurance: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption: Relating to modification of certain prescription drug benefits and coverage offered by certain health benefit plans.

HB 4764 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 05/12/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to an annual report on the use of administrative segregation in facilities operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 4929 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to Corrections: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption: Relating to compensatory time and vacation leave accrued by an employee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 5016 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to finance certain venue projects with a short-term motor vehicle rental tax.

HJR 96 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 05/05/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the commissioners court of a county to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the county of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.

HR 190 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 02/06/2025 H Reported enrolled: Feb 6 2025 11:17AM
Caption: In memory of Antonio Cornelius Baker.

HR 230 Author: Jones, Venton | Davis, Yvonne | Rose | Bryant | Garcia Hernandez, Cassandra
Last Action: 04/09/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 9 2025 1:15PM
Caption: Honoring Ken Molberg for his service as a justice of the Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas.

HR 583 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2025 12:08PM
Caption: Recognizing March 24, 2025, as HIV Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.

HR 584 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 04/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2025 12:53PM
Caption: Congratulating Tiara Cooper on her receipt of a 2025 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.

HR 588 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 04/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2025 12:09PM
Caption: Congratulating Willis Johnson on receiving a 2025 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.

HR 1023 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 05/02/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2025 11:53AM
Caption: In memory of Christian Gbaranen Birabil.

HR 1387 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 4:55PM
Caption: Commending Tyhler Nelson for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Venton Jones.

HR 1388 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 5:00PM
Caption: Commending Isabella Contreras for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Venton Jones.

HR 1389 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 6:50PM
Caption: Commending Alex Elsworth for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Venton Jones.

HR 1390 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 5:05PM
Caption: Commending Ryan M. Garcia for his service as chief of staff in the office of State Representative Venton Jones.

HR 1392 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 7:30PM
Caption: Commending Kevin Sean Roberts for his service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Venton Jones.

HR 1417 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 6:31PM
Caption: Congratulating Maxie Johnson on his election to the Dallas City Council.

HR 1418 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 6:31PM
Caption: Congratulating Laura Cadena on her election to the Dallas City Council.

HR 1419 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 6:32PM
Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Prisma Y. Garcia on her election to the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees.

HR 1420 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 6:32PM
Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Byron Sanders on his election to the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees.

HR 1427 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 6:34PM
Caption: Congratulating Adam Bazaldua on his reelection to the Dallas City Council.

HR 1428 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 6:34PM
Caption: Congratulating Paul E. Ridley on his reelection to the Dallas City Council.

HR 1429 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 6:34PM
Caption: Congratulating Gay Donnell Willis on her reelection to the Dallas City Council.

HR 1430 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 6:35PM
Caption: Congratulating Cara Mendelsohn on her reelection to the Dallas City Council.

HR 1431 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 6:44PM
Caption: Congratulating Kathy Stewart on her reelection to the Dallas City Council.

HR 1432 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 6:44PM
Caption: Congratulating Paula Blackmon on her reelection to the Dallas City Council.

HR 1433 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 6:44PM
Caption: Congratulating Jaime Resendez on his reelection to the Dallas City Council.

HR 1434 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 6:44PM
Caption: Congratulating Zarin D. Gracey on his reelection to the Dallas City Council.

HR 1435 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 6:44PM
Caption: Congratulating Jesse Moreno on his reelection to the Dallas City Council.

HR 1436 Author: Jones, Venton
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 6:44PM
Caption: Congratulating Chad West on his reelection to the Dallas City Council.

Joint Author (15):
HB 107 Author: Simmons | Rose | Collier | Jones, Venton | Oliverson
Sponsor: Miles
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the sickle cell disease registry.

HB 200 Author: Buckley | Cook | Jones, Venton | Jones, Jolanda | Vasut
Last Action: 05/08/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to jury instructions regarding parole eligibility and the release on parole of certain inmates convicted of an offense committed when younger than 18 years of age; changing parole eligibility.

HB 1400 Author: Harris | Troxclair | Jones, Venton
Last Action: 04/16/2025 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to creation of the groundwater science, research, and innovation fund to be administered by the Texas Water Development Board.

HB 1601 Author: Rosenthal | González, Jessica | Simmons | Jones, Venton
Last Action: 03/12/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 12 2025 11:15AM
Caption: Relating to the prohibition, prevention, and remedying of certain discrimination.

HB 1828 Author: Orr | Wharton | Jones, Venton
Sponsor: Flores
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to legislative leave for correctional officers employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 1884 Author: Simmons | Rose | Collier | Jones, Venton | Oliverson
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to s/c on Dis Prev & Women's & Children's Health by Speaker: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the sickle cell disease registry.

HB 2341 Author: Allen | Jones, Venton | Plesa
Last Action: 04/29/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the award of diligent participation credit to defendants confined in a state jail felony facility.

HB 2413 Author: Garcia Hernandez, Cassandra | Guillen | Jones, Venton | Anchía
Last Action: 05/15/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to dispose of sensitive media devices.

HB 3174 Author: Rose | Moody | Collier | Manuel | Jones, Venton
Last Action: 05/14/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to county and hospital district disease control pilot programs to reduce the risk of certain infectious and communicable diseases; authorizing fees.

HB 3695 Author: Orr | Harris | Howard | Jones, Venton
Last Action: 05/14/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to copayments required by a health maintenance organization or preferred provider benefit plan for visiting physical therapists.

HB 3812 Author: Bonnen | Oliverson | Jones, Venton
Sponsor: Hancock
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan preauthorization requirements for certain health care services and the direction of utilization review by physicians.

HB 3860 Author: Allen | Jones, Venton | Jones, Jolanda
Last Action: 05/07/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of an inmate for certain occupational licenses and the practice of certain occupations by an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 5450 Author: Lowe | Collier | Jones, Venton
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to s/c on County & Regional Government by Speaker: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee on preventable deaths in county jails and a report concerning county jail safety.

HR 161 Author: Simmons | Ward Johnson | Jones, Jolanda | Bowers | Jones, Venton
Last Action: 02/04/2025 H Reported enrolled: Feb 4 2025 7:47PM
Caption: Congratulating Beyoncé for winning three Grammys at the 2025 Grammy Awards.

HR 248 Author: Reynolds | Jones, Venton
Last Action: 03/05/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 5 2025 4:14PM
Caption: Recognizing March 4, 2025, as Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Day at the State Capitol.

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