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Jolanda Jones
State Representative, District 147, Texas House District 147
DemocratStateDistrict HD-147
About
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.
How to reach them
District
Type
State House
ID
HD-147
ZIP codes in this area
77002770047700177010
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The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.
Socrates.