CMChristian ManuelDemocrat · State House, District 22
Overview
Christian Van Manuel, also known as Christian Manuel Hayes, is an American politician who represents district 22 of the Texas House of Representatives.
Bills and joint resolutions where they're the main author, since 2023. Laws first, then the ones that got furthest.
Wrote
65 bills
Became law
7 became law. Another 26 passed the House or Senate but didn't.
Introduced Apr 29, 2025HB 5693: Relating to the election of the commissioners of the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 7.
Became law
Introduced Mar 12, 2025HB 4666: Relating to certain reports required to be prepared or submitted by or in collaboration with the Health and Human Services Commission or submitted to the governor or a member of the legislature under the Health and Safety Code.
Became law
Introduced Mar 4, 2025HB 3745: Relating to crime victims' compensation.
Became law
Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 1193: Relating to the confidentiality of certain information on a declaration of informal marriage.
Became law
Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 1188: Relating to the provision of information regarding a local intellectual and developmental disability authority to the parents or guardians of certain special education students.
Became law
Introduced Mar 6, 2023HB 3536: Relating to a commercial landlord's remedies regarding certain unlawful activities on the premises of commercial rental property.
Became law
Introduced Mar 2, 2023HB 3265: Relating to the submission of certain reports by the Health and Human Services Commission.
Became law
Introduced Mar 4, 2025HB 3748: Relating to reimbursing employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services for loss of or damage to personal property.
Passed both chambers
Introduced Mar 12, 2025HB 4665: Relating to providing training for employees and operators of certain child-care facilities.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 12, 2025HB 4670: Relating to dispute resolution for and enforcement actions against certain long-term care facilities.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 12, 2025HB 4669: Relating to the compensation of commissioners of the Port of Beaumont Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 10, 2025HB 4155: Relating to the creation of a family violence criminal homicide prevention task force.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 5, 2025HB 141: Relating to the adoption of the revised Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children by the State of Texas; making conforming changes.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 4, 2025HB 3750: Relating to reimbursing certain Department of Family and Protective Services employees for certain legal expenses.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 4, 2025HB 3747: Relating to allowing Medicaid managed care organizations to engage in marketing about the availability of certain private health benefit plan coverage.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 4, 2025HB 3744: Relating to the definition of intervenor for purposes of crime victims' compensation.
Passed the House
Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 1201: Relating to a pilot program to provide Medicaid coverage of doula services.
Passed the House
Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 1194: Relating to the period during which an order for emergency protection remains in effect.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 23, 2023HB 5319: Relating to the compensation of commissioners of the Port of Beaumont Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 4711: Relating to improvement projects of the Sabine-Neches Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 4716: Relating to the referral of certain students receiving special education services to a local intellectual and developmental disability authority for services or public benefits.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 6, 2023HB 3537: Relating to a candidate's application for a place on the ballot for a party's primary election.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 2, 2023HB 3246: Relating to inquiries about and the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for employment.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 2, 2023HB 3245: Relating to consideration of the location of a bidder's principal place of business in certain municipality contracts.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 2, 2023HB 3250: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities 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.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 2, 2023HB 3255: Relating to emergency response management training for certain administrators and security personnel at public schools.
Passed the House
Introduced Feb 16, 2023HB 2395: Relating to the duties of peace officers regarding interactions with victims of sexual assault.
Passed the House
Introduced Feb 9, 2023HB 2094: Relating to a court order for the exclusive occupancy of the primary residence by a spouse during the pendency of a suit for dissolution of a marriage.
Passed the House
Introduced Feb 9, 2023HB 2097: Relating to the duties of peace officers investigating a family violence allegation or responding to a disturbance call that may involve family violence.
Passed the House
Introduced Feb 9, 2023HB 2092: Relating to the period during which an order for emergency protection remains in effect.
Passed the House
Introduced Feb 9, 2023HB 2090: Relating to an elective course on community safety, firearm safety, and mental health for certain public high school students.
Passed the House
Introduced Feb 9, 2023HB 2093: Relating to the minimum duration of a protective order.
Passed the House
Introduced Feb 9, 2023HB 2095: Relating to the restrictions that may be included in a protective order on a person found to have committed family violence.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5220: Relating to provision of and access to services for children with certain health care needs, including access to certain Medicaid waiver programs.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5221: Relating to the provision of shelter or care for a minor by an emergency shelter facility.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5223: Relating to emergency response protocols and safety and security audits developed by the Texas School Safety Center and Health and Human Services Commission for day-care centers.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5231: Relating to clarity and certainty in the administration and operation of Medicaid.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5236: Relating to the determination by a state agency that an area in this state is a rural area.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5244: Relating to the development and implementation of the Texas Plan demonstration program to fund the purchase by and provision to certain eligible individuals of health care services.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 12, 2025HB 4667: Relating to prior authorization or precertification for the repair of complex rehabilitation technology equipment under Medicaid.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 6, 2025HJR 169: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by certain component institutions of the Texas State University System.
Introduced
Introduced Jan 7, 2025HB 1751: Relating to a candidate's application for a place on the ballot for a party's primary election.
Introduced
Introduced Jan 7, 2025HB 1752: Relating to a limitation on public access by livestream or videoconference to certain criminal proceedings involving evidence depicting an act of a sexual nature.
Introduced
Introduced Jan 7, 2025HB 1755: 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 family violence.
Introduced
Introduced Jan 7, 2025HB 1756: Relating to the licensing and authority of advanced practice registered nurses.
Introduced
Introduced Jan 7, 2025HB 1754: Relating to the minimum duration of certain protective orders.
Introduced
Introduced Jan 7, 2025HB 1753: Relating to a court order for the exclusive occupancy of the primary residence or other residential property by a spouse during the pendency of a suit for dissolution of a marriage.
Introduced
Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 1199: Relating to emergency generators or other power sources for nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
Introduced
Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 1196: Relating to the requirement that the operator of an all-terrain vehicle possess evidence of financial responsibility for the vehicle.
Introduced
Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 1187: Relating to an elective course on community safety and firearm safety for certain public high school students.
Introduced
Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 1200: Relating to notice provided by food service establishments serving shrimp imported from outside of the United States.
Introduced
Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 1202: Relating to training requirements for public school teachers under the school's multihazard emergency operations plan.
Introduced
Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 1198: Relating to consideration of the location of a bidder's principal place of business in certain municipal contracts.
Introduced
Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 1191: Relating to inquiries about and the consideration of criminal history record information regarding an applicant for employment.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 5102: Relating to safety and security audits at a school district or public junior college district and requiring deficiencies identified in those audits to be corrected.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 4741: Relating to the employment of apprentices on certain public works projects.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 5096: Relating to mental health first aid training for certain school district employees and volunteers.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 5276: Relating to residential property insurance coverage issued by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association for low-income housing.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 5099: Relating to the establishment of a grant program to assist certain current and former peace officers in receiving a teacher certification.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 6, 2023HB 3529: Relating to personal assistive mobility device protections for patients receiving emergency medical services.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 2, 2023HB 3256: Relating to conditions of release on bond for a felony offense involving family violence.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 2, 2023HB 3253: Relating to the creation of a non-REAL ID personal identification certificate; authorizing a fee.
Introduced
Introduced Feb 9, 2023HB 2104: Relating to requiring a school district to employ a social worker to assist district security personnel and oversee the district's threat assessment and safe and supportive school teams.
Introduced
Introduced Feb 9, 2023HB 2096: Relating to the release on personal bond of certain defendants charged with, or released on bail or community supervision for, certain family violence misdemeanors.
Introduced
Introduced Feb 9, 2023HB 2105: Relating to training requirements for public school teachers under the school's multihazard emergency operations plan.
Final votes on bills that passed either chamber of the Texas legislature, since 2025. Votes on amendments, committees, and procedure are left out.
Votes shown
1,776 votes on bills that passed at least one chamber.
Attendance
Didn't vote on 143 of 1,776 votes (8%). Some of these may be excused absences, approved by the House ahead of time. The vote records we use don't say which.
By topicAcademic and Career-Oriented Education7 votes
Agriculture and Livestock21 votes
Appropriations7 votes
Border Security4 votes
Business and Commerce82 votes
Congressional Redistricting, Select1 vote
Corrections22 votes
County and Regional Government35 votes
Courts and Civil Law (Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence)75 votes
Courts and Civil Law (Jurisprudence)19 votes
Criminal Justice80 votes
Criminal Law (Criminal Jurisprudence)57 votes
Culture, Recreation and Tourism21 votes
Defense and Veterans' Affairs16 votes
Dis Prev and Women's and Children's Health16 votes
Disaster Preparedness and Flooding13 votes
Disaster Preparedness and Flooding, Select1 vote
Economic Development16 votes
Education K-1654 votes
Elections23 votes
Energy Resources18 votes
Environmental Regulation21 votes
Family and Fiduciary Relationships40 votes
Finance4 votes
Government Efficiency66 votes
Health and Human Services59 votes
Higher Education49 votes
Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans' Affairs54 votes
Human Services55 votes
Insurance36 votes
Intergovernmental Affairs39 votes
International Relations1 vote
Juvenile Justice11 votes
Land and Resource Management20 votes
Licensing and Administrative Procedures37 votes
Local Government53 votes
Natural Resources57 votes
Pensions, Investments and Financial Services43 votes