Rep. Christian Manuel is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, first elected in 2022 to represent District 22, which covers a portion of Jefferson County in Southeast Texas. A Southeast Texas native born in Nederland and rooted in Port Arthur, he holds an Associate’s degree from Lamar University.

State Rep. Christian Manuel

First Elected: 2023
Seniority: #116 of 150
Occupation: State Employee
Education: A.A., Lamar University

Jan 14, 2025 - Jan 12, 2027
House District 22
Legislatures: 89th
Party: Democrat
Home City/County:
     Port Arthur / Jefferson
Counties in district:
    Jefferson

Member profile for Christian Manuel - Texas Legislative Reference Library

Christian Manuel is a Southeast Texas native who was born in Nederland and lives in Port Arthur. He earned an associate's degree from Lamar University.

State Rep. Christian Manuel - Texas Policy Research

General Information
Profession: State Employee
Home Town: Beaumont

Texas Directory profile for Christian Manuel

My family has always been very politically active. My grandmother taught me that service to others was one of the most important things in life and that I should pursue endeavors that directly impact my community. Running for the state House feels like a natural progression after working for my mentor, Representative Joe Deshotel, for the last 17 years, where I was able to help further meaningful public policy for the constituents of District 22.

Spotlight: Shattering Rainbow Ceilings in the Texas Legislature

Christian Manuel works as a state employee. He previously worked for Representative Joe Deshotel.

Rep. Christian Manuel - Texas State Directory Online

SPOTLIGHT: Shattering rainbow ceilings in the Texas legislature

Christian Manuel previously worked for Representative Joe Deshotel.

Christian currently serves in the Texas House of Representatives representing District 22. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his second term.

2026 Texas General Election

As of July 22, 2026, Christian Manuel did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Over the years, I have worked on quality-of-life issues like social equality and economic development, and I will continue to approach each new challenge through an equity lens. I am committed to killing bills that attack marginalized communities and increase protections for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. There are also a handful of economic issues that are specific to District 22, such as maintenance and expansion of our ports and flood mitigation, where I have experience working with stakeholders and achieving meaningful results.

Committed to increasing protections for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.

- Committed to increasing protections for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Public Safety

Healthcare

House Bill (HB) 1188, relating to the referral of certain students receiving special education services to a local intellectual and developmental disability authority (LIDDA) for services or public benefits. HB 1188 was authored by Rep. Christian Manuel, from Beaumont, House District 22. HB 1188 would require school districts to refer each student receiving special education services who has or may have IDD to a LIDDA for services or public benefits, including services under Medicaid waiver programs. “HB 1188 seeks to require school districts to refer students with IDD to their LIDDA, addressing a process these students undergo which has the potential to make or break their future.” Rep. Christian Manuel, bill author.

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Authored House Bill (HB) 1188 to require schools to refer certain special education students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to local authorities for services or benefits.

- Authored House Bill (HB) 1188 to require schools to refer certain special education students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to local authorities for services or benefits.

Education

Energy & the Environment

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Christian Manuel

As of July 22, 2026, Christian Manuel’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Bill of the Week: HB 1188 - TCDD

Christian is a legislative aide. He works in State Representative Joe Deshotel’s office at the Texas House of Representatives, where he has been for 17 years.

Christian Manuel's campaign for Texas State Representative, District 22 is his first entry into politics.

Advocates for the maintenance and expansion of ports and flood mitigation in District 22.

Supports killing bills that attack marginalized communities and increasing protections for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Christian is a Texas State Representative. He works at the Texas House of Representatives, where he has been since 2022. He previously worked as a legislative aide in the office of Representative Joe Deshotel for 17 years.

Supports increasing protections for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence while opposing bills that attack marginalized communities.

Christian has worked for Texas State Representative Joe Deshotel for 17 years. 

Christian previously worked for Texas State Representative Joe Deshotel for 17 years.

Said, "I am committed to killing bills that attack marginalized communities and increase protections for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence."

Christian is a legislative aide. He works at the Texas House District 22 office of Representative Joe Deshotel, where he has been for 17 years.

Supports maintaining and expanding ports.

Christian Manuel is from Dallas, Texas. He is a Black gay man.

Christian previously worked for Texas State Representative Joe Deshotel for 17 years. 

Christian is currently a Texas state representative. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. Before his election, he worked for 17 years as a legislative aide for former Representative Joe Deshotel.

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