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State Representative, District 22
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Christian Manuel

Candidate for State Representative, District 22

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Consultant

State representative for District 22, with nearly two decades of experience as a Texas legislative staffer, including for former Rep. Joseph Deshotel.

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Documented positions

Education

  • Authored law informing special education parents about disability authorities.In office

    HB 1188 (2025 regular session); became law (effective immediately; last action 05/29/2025). Joint authors: Bumgarner, Hinojosa, Frank, Rose.

    HB 1188, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to the provision of information regarding a local intellectual and developmental disability authority to the parents or guardians of certain special education students.”
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Health & human services

  • Authored bill for a Medicaid doula services pilot program.In office

    HB 1201 (2025 regular session); last action 05/21/2025 (Senate): Referred to Health & Human Services. Joint authors: Hull, Walle, Swanson, Simmons.

    HB 1201, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to a pilot program to provide Medicaid coverage of doula services.”
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  • Authored bill on backup power for nursing, assisted living facilities.In office

    HB 1199 (2025 regular session); last action 04/01/2025 (House): Left pending in committee. Joint authors: Ward Johnson.

    HB 1199, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to emergency generators or other power sources for nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.”
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  • Authored bill on training for child-care facility employees.In office

    HB 4665 (2025 regular session); last action 05/07/2025 (Senate): Referred to Health & Human Services. Joint authors: Perez, Vincent, Garcia, Linda, Simmons, Martinez Fischer.

    HB 4665, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to providing training for employees and operators of certain child-care facilities.”
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Courts & justice

  • Authored bill on protective order restrictions in family violence cases.In office

    HB 1755 (2025 regular session); last action 03/14/2025 (House): Referred to s/c on Family & Fiduciary Relationships by Speaker.

    HB 1755, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to certain duties of the court regarding the restrictions that may be included in a protective order on a person found to have committed”
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