Jolanda Jones
Candidate for State Representative, District 147
Background
- Occupation
- Lawyer; State Representative
- Campaign website
- jolandajones.com
State Representative for District 147 in Houston and a lawyer.
Documented positions
Education
Opposes public money for private school vouchers.
ReportIssues — Jolanda JonesCampaign website · jolandajones.com
“Opposing the use of public money for private school vouchers”
Authored a law adding civics to high school government.In office
Primary author of HB 824 in the 2025 regular session; it became law.
ReportBills Authored / Joint Authored — Rep. Jolanda Jones, 89th Legislature Regular SessionGovernment record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“the inclusion of civics instruction in public school government curriculum requirements for high school students”
Health & human services
Supports expanding Medicaid.
ReportIssues — Jolanda JonesCampaign website · jolandajones.com
“Expansion of Medicaid and healthcare coverage of our uninsured population”
Courts & justice
Supports reentry reforms for formerly incarcerated people.
ReportIssues — Jolanda JonesCampaign website · jolandajones.com
“Support reforms for reentry into society for the workforce for the formerly incarcerated”
Authored a bill on releasing defendants held before trial.In office
Primary author of HB 413 in the 2025 regular session; it passed the Legislature and was vetoed by the Governor.
ReportBills Authored / Joint Authored — Rep. Jolanda Jones, 89th Legislature Regular SessionGovernment record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“the release of certain defendants detained in jail pending trial”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jolanda Jones on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
All sources (7)
- Official sample ballot (all contests), November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections, Harris County
Election filing · Harris County Clerk's Office (harrisvotes.com) · hctxdnnstg.blob.core.windows.net
- Candidate Information: 2026 November General Election, State offices — Texas Secretary of State
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · goelect.txelections.civixapps.com
- Members — Texas House of Representatives
Government record · Texas House of Representatives · house.texas.gov
- 2026 General Election Ballot Certification (candidates certified to each county) — Texas Secretary of State
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · sos.state.tx.us
- November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections Sample Ballot — Harris County Clerk's Office
Election filing · Harris County · hctxdnnstg.blob.core.windows.net
- Issues — Jolanda Jones
Campaign website · jolandajones.com
- Bills Authored / Joint Authored — Rep. Jolanda Jones, 89th Legislature Regular Session
Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
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