Harold Dutton Jr. facts for kids
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Harold Dutton Jr.
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| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 142nd district |
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| Assumed office January 8, 1985 |
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| Preceded by | El Franco Lee |
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| Born | February 17, 1945 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residences | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Harold Vernon Dutton Jr. (born February 17, 1945) is a politician from the Democratic Party. He serves in the Texas House of Representatives, which is part of the Texas state government. He represents District 142. Mr. Dutton was first elected in 1984. He is one of the longest-serving members in the Texas House of Representatives.
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Laws and Public Service
Improving Schools in Texas
In 2015, Mr. Dutton wrote an important change to a bill called House Bill 1842. This change gave the Texas Education Agency (TEA) more power. The TEA could now take over school districts that were not doing well.
In 2023, the TEA used this power to take over the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Mr. Dutton had often spoken about problems in HISD. He has continued to support the TEA's decision to take over HISD.
Rules for Sports Participation
In May 2021, Mr. Dutton supported a bill about sports. This bill aimed to set rules for how children participate in sports. It focused on ensuring fair competition for all young athletes.
Voting on Important Issues
In May 2023, Mr. Dutton voted differently from many in his party. He voted for a bill that would change healthcare rules for young people. Later, he chose to vote "Present Not Voting" on the impeachment of Ken Paxton. This means he was there but did not vote either yes or no.
About His Life
Mr. Dutton is a member of the Catholic faith. He attends Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Freedmen’s Town, Houston. He has sons.
