HAROLD V. DUTTON, JR

Harold V. Dutton, Jr.

Democratic Incumbent

On ballot as: HAROLD V. DUTTON, JR
Current role: State Representative, Texas House District 142 (first elected 1984)
Background: Native of Houston's Fifth Ward;
BBA in accounting from Texas Southern University and a
Law degree – Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Attorney; operates the Law Offices of Harold V. Dutton, Jr. and Associates
Management positions at Conoco Inc. President of Four Star Broadcasting
Experience: First elected to the Texas House in 1984
Chaired the House Public Education Committee for one term
Chaired the House committees on Juvenile Justice and Family Issues and on Urban Affairs
Won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary with 50.8% against two challengers
Top priorities: Not found
Tidbits: Abortion: Pro Abortion
Border and immigration: Opposed to state-level enforcement measures. Turning Point Action rates him a 0% on border security. Has voted against bills requiring sheriff-ICE cooperation and other enforcement priorities.
Guns: Anti-guns
Public schools and vouchers: Anti-vouchers
Property taxes: No public statement found
Claims and the record
2025 quorum-break fine: Fined $8,354.25 by the House Administration Committee (April 2026) for the August 2025 quorum break. No response found.
Endorsements: Houston Police Officers' Union
Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA)
Houston Chronicle Editorial Board (primary)
Campaign website: Not found