Christian D. Menefee serves as Harris County Attorney in Texas, not as a U.S. House Representative for District 18. He was elected as Harris County Attorney in 2020, becoming the first Black person to hold this position in Harris County history. As County Attorney, he serves as the chief civil lawyer for Harris County, handling civil litigation, providing legal counsel to county officials, and representing the county in various legal matters.

Name

Christian D. Menefee

Party

Democratic

State

Texas

District

TX-18

Key Fact 1

Christian D. Menefee was elected Harris County Attorney in November 2020.

Key Fact 2

He is the first African American to serve as Harris County Attorney since the office's creation.

Key Fact 3

Prior to his election, Menefee worked as an attorney in private practice focusing on commercial litigation.

Key Fact 4

As County Attorney, he oversees the office's civil legal functions, including consumer protection and environmental enforcement.

Key Fact 5

He graduated from Morehouse College and earned his law degree from Harvard Law School.

Key Fact 6

Menefee's office represents Harris County in civil matters and provides legal advice to county departments and officials.

Key Fact 7

He has focused on issues including consumer protection, criminal justice reform, and environmental enforcement during his tenure.

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