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Christian was born in Petaluma, California. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a law degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law.  He lived is Houston with his wife, Kaitlyn, and their son. He previously volunteered at MD Anderson Cancer Center and with the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.

Christian previously worked as an associate at the law firms, Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Norton Rose Fulbright. 


Christian D. Menefee currently serves as the Harris County Attorney. He was elected to this position in 2021 and is serving his first term. He is the youngest person and the first African-American to be elected Harris County Attorney. 

Office of the Harris County Attorney, Christian D. Menefee

Said since being elected as the County Attorney, he has "been at the forefront of legal battles with Republican state leaders like Governor Greg Abbott to protect elections, public health, and the environment."

As the Harris County Attorney for 3 years, Menefee is the chief civil lawyer for the county and represents the county and all elected officials and employees in all civil matters and lawsuits.

As an associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP for 2 years, Menefee researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, focused on complex commercial litigation and bankruptcy matters in federal courts and represented clients in matters involving the US Department of Justice, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and other government agencies.

As an associate at Norton Rose Fulbright for 4 years, Menefee researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and focused on business litigation in federal and state courts.

- Said since being elected as the County Attorney, he has "been at the forefront of legal battles with Republican state leaders like Governor Greg Abbott to protect elections, public health, and the environment."
- As the Harris County Attorney for 3 years, Menefee is the chief civil lawyer for the county and represents the county and all elected officials and employees in all civil matters and lawsuits.
- As an associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP for 2 years, Menefee researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, focused on complex commercial litigation and bankruptcy matters in federal courts and represented clients in matters involving the US Department of Justice, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and other government agencies.
- As an associate at Norton Rose Fulbright for 4 years, Menefee researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and focused on business litigation in federal and state courts.

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KHOU, Harris Co. announces settlement in lawsuit claiming companies deceptively marketed vapes to minors

HOUSTON PUBLIC MEDIA, Menefee charts defense of Harris County’s guaranteed income pilot program to AG

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ABC13, 'We see you': Harris County attorney pushes for apartment complexes to be held liable for neglect

As the Harris County Attorney, Menefee filed lawsuits against companies that have polluted in low-income neighborhoods.

As the Harris County Attorney, Menefee settled for approximately $7 million for a lawsuit he administered against cigarette companies for alleged deceptive marketing of Juul vapes to minors.

Defended the Uplift Harris program, a guaranteed income pilot program that provides  $500 per month to qualifying residents for 18 months, arguing it complies with the Texas Constitution.

Opposes "state agencies whose actions have resulted in harm to people living in Harris County."

Wants business owners in Texas to sue Governor Greg Abbott over his ban on vaccine mandates.

Plans to "hold negligent apartment complexes accountable for their lax treatment of tenants.'

Wants the state to update current air quality standards.

- As the Harris County Attorney, Menefee filed lawsuits against companies that have polluted in low-income neighborhoods.
- As the Harris County Attorney, Menefee settled for approximately $7 million for a lawsuit he administered against cigarette companies for alleged deceptive marketing of Juul vapes to minors.
- Defended the Uplift Harris program, a guaranteed income pilot program that provides  $500 per month to qualifying residents for 18 months, arguing it complies with the Texas Constitution.
- Opposes restrictive voting laws.
- Opposes "state agencies whose actions have resulted in harm to people living in Harris County."
- Wants business owners in Texas to sue Governor Greg Abbott over his ban on vaccine mandates.
- Plans to "hold negligent apartment complexes accountable for their lax treatment of tenants.'
- Wants the state to update current air quality standards.

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Christian D. Menefee currently resides in Houston with his wife Kaitlyn, their son Gabriel, and their rescue dogs, Howie and Kennedy. He is a graduate of The University of Texas at San Antonio and Washington University St. Louis School of Law.

Christian D. Menefee currently serves as the Harris County Attorney. Prior to this role, he practiced business litigation in the private sector at Fulbright & Jaworski (now Norton Rose Fulbright).

Christian D. Menefee has served as the Harris County Attorney since January 2021. He is running for re-election in 2024.

Believes Texas Republicans are "pushing new voting restrictions" to target Houston.

Supports requiring contractors to provide OSHA safety training for workers.

As a Texas Supreme Court Justice, voted to include over 2,000 late-cast ballots in certified election results.

Believes the GOP push to monitor voting in Texas’s Harris County is controversial and has spurred outcry.

Supports the prosecution of hate crimes, human trafficking, and domestic violence.

Believes Republicans are "attacking Harris County elections."

Supports legal action against state laws that impact local election officials, as evidenced by Texas' largest county suing the state over a law removing its election chief.

Supports "Ban the Box" policies, which prevent employers from inquiring about an applicant's criminal history during the hiring process.

Supports regulating the resale of catalytic converters to prevent theft.

Believes in holding companies accountable for "deceptive" marketing practices, such as suing JUUL for targeting teens.

Believes in holding companies accountable for their actions, as demonstrated by the $7 million settlement from Altria and Philip Morris for a Harris County vaping lawsuit.

Believes in holding title companies accountable for fraudulent practices.

Opposes efforts to punish counties over law enforcement spending.

Believes businesses should sue over the governor’s vaccine mandate ban.

Believes in holding companies accountable for their products, as demonstrated by supporting the Harris County settlement of $20 million with an e-cigarette company.

- A county attorney handles misdemeanor criminal cases for the state and offers legal counsel to the Commissioners Court and other elected officials.
Brings civil enforcement actions on behalf of the state or county.
- A county attorney represents victims of family violence in protective orders, handles child abuse and neglect cases for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, and represents the state in mental health commitment petitions.
- County attorneys are elected to four-year terms by the voters of their county.
Works with law enforcement officers in the investigation of criminal cases.
- Annual salaries of county attorneys vary but range between $64,800 and $118,700 depending on the size of the county. 