Harold Dutton — Texas House District 142

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Harold Dutton Jr. represents House District 142, which covers parts of Harris County including areas of northeast Houston. He makes decisions on state laws that affect how our schools get funded, what services our communities receive, and how our tax dollars get spent. District 142 includes neighborhoods where families send kids to multiple school districts. Dutton's work on education committees directly impacts classroom funding and teacher resources in our local schools. When the legislature debates school finance or testing requirements, his voice helps shape what happens in our children's classrooms. Dutton works from two offices to stay connected with people in the district. During legislative sessions from January to May, he works at the Capitol in Austin making laws and voting on the state budget. The rest of the year, his Houston office at 8799 N. Loop East handles local concerns and helps people navigate state agencies. People in District 142 can contact Dutton's office when they need help with state issues like unemployment benefits, professional licenses, or problems with state agencies. His staff tracks the bills he authors and co-sponsors, which range from education funding to criminal justice reform. Committee work often determines which bills get heard and which ones never make it to a vote. Residents can call the Houston office at (713) 692-9192 for local concerns or the Austin office at (512) 463-0510 during legislative sessions. Both offices accept calls, emails, and in-person visits from anyone living in District 142.