Christian Manuel

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.