Texas House Member

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Rep. Manuel, Christian

District 22

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Capitol Address:

Room E2.320

P.O. Box 2910

Austin, TX 78768

(512) 463-0662

District Address:

2300 FM 365

Suite #360

Nederland, Texas 77627

(409) 237-5190

Counties Represented:

Jefferson (part)

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Biography

State Representative Christian Manuel is a native of Southeast Texas. Born in Nederland, he and his family are rooted in Port Arthur. He is the eldest of six siblings, four brothers and two sisters. Rep. Manuel’s passion for politics is deeply ingrained in his life, thanks to his family’s involvement and leadership in political activism. As a child, he grew up engaged in politics with the understanding of its impact on the community and state.

Representative Manuel has nearly two decades of professional experience in Texas state politics. As a veteran staffer, his role was pivotal in ensuring triumphs for the district. He started working for former State Representative Joseph Deshotel at the age of eighteen. Over time he progressed to Chief of Staff—a position he held for a decade. He gained the ability to maneuver within the complicated Texas political scene of congressmen, lobbyists, and industry experts with a sagacity that only comes with years of hard work and dedication.

In his first session as State Representative, he was recognized as Freshman of the Year by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus as he sent six bills to the Governor’s desk. He successfully passed into law HB 3250/ HB 5012, which allows Beaumont to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project. This legislation will boost the local economy by bringing in tourism revenue, increasing local business activity, creating job opportunities for residents, and generating tax revenue. Overall this will contribute to the development and appeal of the district, benefiting the local community while providing economic growth for Southeast Texas. Rep. Manuel has worked diligently to bring home victories for House District 22 and will continue to work tirelessly to help execute legislation for Jefferson County.

El Representante Estatal Christian Manuel nació en Nederland, Texas. Se crió en Texas y California y es el mayor de seis hermanos, cuatro varones y dos mujeres. La pasión del representante Manuel por la política está profundamente arraigada en su vida, gracias a la implicación y el liderazgo de su familia en el activismo político. De niño, creció comprometido con la política, consciente de su impacto en la comunidad y el Estado.

El representante Manuel cuenta con casi dos décadas de experiencia en la política del estado de Texas. Empezó a trabajar para el ex Representante Estatal Joseph Deshotel cuando tenía dieciocho años como asistente social. Después trabajó como Director de Distrito y ascendió a Jefe de Gabinete, cargo que ocupó durante una década. La experiencia profesional de Manuel como mano derecha de un veterano legislador como el representante Deshotel ha sido fundamental para garantizar los triunfos del distrito. Durante este tiempo, adquirió la habilidad de maniobrar dentro del complicado panorama político de congresistas de Texas, grupos de presión y expertos de la industria con una sagacidad que sólo se consigue con años de duro trabajo y dedicación. El representante Manuel ha trabajado diligentemente para lograr victorias para el Distrito-22 de la Cámara en las últimas dos décadas y continuará trabajando incansablemente para ayudar a ejecutar la legislación para su comunidad y el público.

El representante Manuel tiene muchas aficiones. Le gusta viajar por todo el mundo, escribir novelas y pasar tiempo con su familia y su perro, Sebastian. Sus viajes han influido en su forma de ver el mundo y le han ayudado a conectar y crear amistades entre diferentes culturas e ideologías con éxito. Está deseando representar al Distrito 22 de la Cámara de Representantes.

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