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State Rep. Venton Jones celebrates Black queer love with proposal to his partner at Texas state capitol
In a statement released following the sweet proposal, Venton said that the couple’s engagement highlights the power of love and is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. “Today, I took a ...
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Rep. Venton Jones proposes to partner during first day of Texas legislative session
The Texas legislative session is sure to hold fights and spats over myriad issues but on Tuesday, the first day of the 89th Legislature, love was on full display. Moments after being sworn in to ...
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Texas representative proposes to partner after being sworn into office
Texas Rep. Venton Jones proposed to his partner after being sworn-in for the 89th legislative session. This is Jones' second term representing the Dallas area in the State House. Jones ...
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Dallas Representative files bill to end prior authorization requirements for HIV prevention drug
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Rep. Venton Jones, D-Dallas, filed a bill this legislative session to prohibit insurance companies from requiring prior authorization before covering medications intended ...
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Texas State Rep. Venton Jones proposes to partner on opening day of the legislative session
A State Representative in Texas ensured the opening of the 89th legislative session in Austin yesterday was one to remember. Venton Jones, the first Black gay man to serve in the Texas House, got ...