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. was born on February 17, 1945. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He serves in the Texas House of Representatives. This is a group of people who make laws for the state of Texas.
Mr. Dutton represents District 142. He was first chosen for this job in 1984. This makes him one of the people who has served in the Texas House for the longest time.
Making Laws in Texas
Helping Schools
In 2015, Mr. Dutton helped write a change to a law called House Bill 1842. This change gave the Texas Education Agency special power. This agency helps manage schools in Texas.
The new power allowed the agency to take over school districts that were not doing well. In 2023, the agency used this power to take over the Houston Independent School District. Mr. Dutton had often said that this school district needed to improve. He has continued to support this takeover.
Voting on Bills
In May 2023, Mr. Dutton voted differently from many people in his party. He voted for a bill that would change rules about healthcare 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 yes or no.
About His Life
Mr. Dutton is a Catholic. He is a member of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church. This church is in a part of Freedmen’s Town in Houston.
