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October 29, 2026

HOUSTON, TX — Today, Congressman Christian D. Menefee (TX-18) released the following statement regarding the Attorney General’s lawsuit against Harris County one day before the end of early voting and less than a week away from Election Day, November 3rd:

“Ken Paxton filed this lawsuit in the final days of voting because he wants to stop Houstonians from going to the polls. 

October 28, 2026

HOUSTON, TX — Congressman Christian D. Menefee (TX-18) hosted a virtual discussion Tuesday evening with Congressman Joe Morelle (NY-25), Ranking Member of the House Administration Committee, to address concerns among Houston voters about election security, voter intimidation, and potential federal interference in the November 3 midterm elections.

Issues:Congress
October 26, 2026

HOUSTON, TX — With Election Day quickly approaching, Congressman Christian D. Menefee (TX-18) and Congressman Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the House Administration Committee, are sitting down for a virtual Q&A discussion amongst one another on Tuesday, October 27th at 6:30 PM CT/ 7:30 PM ET to address concerns about voter registration, federal involvement in elections, and voter intimidation, as well as the steps Democrats are taking to protect every eligible American’s right to vote.

Issues:Congress
October 20, 2026

HOUSTON, TX — Today, Congressman Christian D. Menefee (TX-18) announced his support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026 and the National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Both measures support efforts to protect survivors, prevent domestic violence, and keep families safe.

October 14, 2026

HOUSTON, TX — Yesterday, Congressman Christian D. Menefee (TX-18) hosted his first-ever telephone town hall, connecting with hundreds of constituents across Texas’s 18th Congressional District for an hour-long discussion on the issues affecting Houston families. During the event, Congressman Menefee answered questions directly from constituents on a wide range of topics, including rising costs, healthcare, the war in Iran, environmental protections, and opportunities to work across the aisle with Republicans to address challenges facing the district.

Issues:Congress
October 8, 2026

HOUSTON, TX — Congressman Christian D. Menefee (TX-18) announced that he will host a live telephone town hall on Tuesday, October 13th, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM CT to hear directly from constituents across Texas’s 18th Congressional District and discuss ongoing developments in the Houston area and Washington.

Issues:Congress
October 5, 2026

HOUSTON, TX — Today, Congressman Christian D. Menefee (TX-18) announced that his casework team has closed more than 500 constituent cases since he took office. This milestone reflects eight months of delivering results for the people of Texas’s 18th Congressional District. After TX-18 went more than 330 days without representation in Congress, this accomplishment is a clear sign that our district is back to having a strong, responsive office working for the people.

October 1, 2026

HOUSTON, TX — A bipartisan coalition of the Texas congressional delegation is speaking with one voice on where the United States Space Academy belongs: Texas.

Issues:Congress
September 25, 2026

HOUSTON, TX — Today, Congressman Christian D. Menefee (TX-18) released the following statement after two Houston-area high school students, a 17-year-old from Westbury High School and a 15-year-old from Westfield High School, were killed in separate shootings this week: 

September 24, 2026

HOUSTON, TX — Today, Congressman Christian D. Menefee (TX-18) announced that Texas Southern University (TSU) will receive $4.2 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Education’s Supplemental Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Mandatory Grants program.

The federal program provides additional resources to HBCUs to strengthen their institutions and expand educational opportunities for their students.