State Official
Jolanda Jones
State Representative, District 147, Texas House District 147
Jolanda Jones is a State Representative for District 147 in the Texas House. She helps make laws for Texas and advocates for community resources, fairness, and opportunities for families in her Houston-area district.
DemocratDistrict HD-147
Focus Areas
“Perhaps all the dragons in our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us act, just once, with beauty and courage. Perhaps everything that frightens us is, in its deepest essence, something helpless that wants our love. ”
— Rainer Maria RilkeAccountability
Policies and services connected to this officialRelated Services (4)
Ethics & Compliance Reporting HotlineIf you see something wrong at Houston Community College, you can report it safely and privately. Call or go online 24/7 to report fraud, discrimination, or other problems that need to be fixed.
Cameroon Peace and Governance ProgramsThis group helps people in Cameroon talk to their government and work together to solve problems. They bring together community leaders and regular citizens to find solutions that make their communities better and more peaceful.
State Violence Prevention SupportThis group helps local communities watch for signs of trouble and stay safe from violence. They connect communities with training, resources, and other groups so everyone can work together to keep their neighborhoods peaceful.
OBI University Online CoursesOBI University offers online classes about building fair and inclusive communities. The courses use videos, activities, and real examples to teach about belonging and fighting racism. You can learn at your own pace and earn certificates to share on social media. Topics include targeted universalism and bridging differences. New courses are added regularly. You need to sign up for an account to access the classes.
District
TypeState House
DistrictHD-147
ZIP Codes (4)
77002770047700177010
District Map
The Journey
28 connected resources across 5 levelsTrail depth
Level 1
Get CuriousRead, watch, explore1 resourceLevel 2
Find Your PeopleMeet orgs, neighbors, groups11 resourcesLevel 3
Show UpEvents, meetings, volunteeringWe are building resources for this level
Level 4
Go DeeperTraining, sustained involvement16 resourcesLevel 5
Make Your MoveAdvocacy, organizing, creatingYou are hereWe are building resources for this level