Representative Jon Rosenthal has been serving Texas House District 135, which covers areas including Northwest Houston, Cypress, and Jersey Village, since being elected to the Texas Legislature. Born in 1963 at Stanford University Hospital, Jon Rosenthal moved to Texas in 1979. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, graduating in 1991, and has accumulated over 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, focusing on project management and subsea engineering. Additionally, he earned a Graduate Certificate in Subsea Engineering from the University of Houston in 2016.

In office, Representative Rosenthal has been a strong advocate for public education, healthcare reform, and criminal justice reform, prioritizing these issues within his legislative agenda. He has served on several legislative committees, including the Agriculture & Livestock, County Affairs, and Energy Resources Committees, where he has contributed to discussions on important state policy matters.

Throughout his legislative career, Rosenthal has co-sponsored and supported several significant bills. Notably, he co-authored House Bill 1548, which aims to establish minimum salary requirements for public school employees, ensuring a pay increase of $1,500 for classroom teachers, counselors, and nurses for the school year 2023-2024. This initiative is intended to bolster educational quality by attracting and retaining skilled professionals in the public education sector.

He also supports legislation like House Bill 1090, which relates to state contracts with companies that boycott Israel, illustrating his stance on international business relations. Additionally, Representative Rosenthal has been involved with House Bill 1091 that addresses contracting with companies that boycott certain energy firms, further demonstrating his focus on the energy industry's dynamics within Texas.

In matters of local governance, he has co-sponsored resolutions to honor the contributions of significant figures in Texas, such as House Concurrent Resolution 71, which proposes naming a building in the Texas Capitol Complex after the late lawmaker Irma Rangel, reflecting his commitment to acknowledging diverse contributions to the state's legislative history.

In terms of political leanings, Representative Rosenthal’s legislative activities suggest a balanced approach. His focus on educational advancement and employee compensation indicates a progressive inclination towards supporting public welfare and employee rights. However, his backing for certain economic regulations, particularly in context to state contracts and international relations, reflects a pragmatic approach to governance, aiming to balance economic implications with broader social concerns.

Representative Rosenthal is married to Aminta, and together they have two adult children, Janet and Bryan. The Rosenthal family has made Northwest Houston their home since 2007, reinforcing their community ties.

Jon Rosenthal continues to serve as a critical voice in the Texas legislature, combining his engineering expertise with a strong advocacy for education and community issues, positioned within one of the nation’s largest and most diverse states.