Christian D. Menefee
DemocratU.S. Representative, TX-18| Age | 38 (b. 1988-04-18) |
| Gender | Male |
| In office since | 2026-02-02 (~0 yrs) |
| Race / ethnicity | African American / Black |
| Education | B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio (2010); J.D., Washington University in St. Louis School of Law (2013) |
| Prior occupation | Attorney (commercial litigation) at Norton Rose Fulbright and Kirkland & Ellis LLP |
| Military service | No |
| Birthplace | Houston, Texas |
| Marital status | married — Kaitlyn Pennington-Hill (Menefee) |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Houston, Texas |
Pending research: religion · languages · notable relatives · openly lgbtq.
Career & politics
| First elected | 2026 |
| Previous offices | Harris County Attorney (2021-2026) |
| Committees | House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology |
| Caucuses | Congressional Black Caucus |
| Ideology | Democrat; progressive-aligned. As Harris County Attorney repeatedly sued Texas state officials (Gov. Abbott, AG Paxton) over mask-mandate bans and voting restrictions, and declined to enforce restrictions on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. |
Financial
Net worth: estimate
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) | stock · $1,001–$15,000 · 2026 |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) | stock · $15,001–$50,000 · 2026 |
| Pinterest Inc. (PINS) - restricted stock units from spouse's employment | stock · 2026 |
Top donors: John Arnold (Houston billionaire philanthropist) · Amber Mostyn (trial lawyer / megadonor) · Protect Progress (crypto-industry super PAC; ~$4M+ independent expenditures supporting Menefee) ($4,000,000+ (IE))
Top industries: Cryptocurrency / blockchain · Lawyers / law firms
Scandals & crimes ledger
No recorded incidents. Under the adjudicated-only methodology, an entry appears only when a court or official body has formally acted and the record is cited.