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Mano DeAyala | |
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| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 133rd district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Murphy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dallas, Texas |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Melissa DeAyala |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Houston, Texas |
| Alma mater | University of Texas at Austin Southern Methodist University (JD) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Website | manoforstaterep |
Mano DeAyala (born Emilio Fernando DeAyala) is an American lawyer and politician serving in the Texas House of Representatives where he represents Texas's 133rd House of Representatives district.[1]
Early life and education
DeAyala is of Cuban American heritage. Both of his parents were Cuban,[2] and he has four older brothers.[3] His father, Rafael DeAyala, was a member of Brigade 2506 and a survivor of the Bay of Pigs Invasion.[4]
His second eldest brother is Kiki DeAyala.[3]
DeAyala graduated from the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business and received a J.D. from Southern Methodist University.[1]
Career
In 2010, DeAyala joined the Houston-based law firm Buck Keenan LLP as a partner.[5] His practice focuses on domestic and international commercial disputes.[3]
Governor Greg Abbott appointed DeAyala to a six-year term on the Texas Board of Criminal Justice. During his tenure, he was chair of the Business and Finance Committee and as a trustee of the Windham School District. In July 2020, the Office of the United States Trade Representative appointed DeAyala as an arbitrator for trade disputes under the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA).
DeAyala was a member of the “C” Club of Houston, serving on its executive committee from 2012 to 2021 and as president in 2017. He was also a trustee of the Houston Region Business Coalition from 2020 to 2021. Since 2012, he has served on the board of the Hispanic Leadership Alliance, acting as chairman from 2017 to 2022.
DeAyala was formerly a board member of the Spring Branch Independent School District.[6]
After he became a member of the Texas House of Representatives for the 88th Regular Legislative Session, DeAyala was appointed to the Appropriations Committee anbd Elections Committees. He was later named to the Select Study Committee on Sustainable Property Tax Relief during a subsequent special session.[7]
After his reelection in 2024, DeAyala was appointed to the House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism and was reappointed to the House Appropriations committee, serving as Vice Chairman of Articles I, IV & V.
Electoral history
2022
Source:[8]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Shelley Torian Barineau | 4,459 | 28.4 | |
| Republican | Mano DeAyala | 4,252 | 27.1 | |
| Republican | Greg Travis | 3,646 | 23.2 | |
| Republican | Will Franklin | 2,072 | 13.2 | |
| Republican | Bert Keller | 1,275 | 8.1 | |
| Total votes | 15,704 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mano DeAyala | 7,110 | 51.1 | |
| Republican | Shelley Torian Barineau | 6,806 | 48.9 | |
| Total votes | 13,916 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mano DeAyala | 36,849 | 61.4 | |
| Democratic | Mohamad Maarouf | 21,826 | 36.4 | |
| Libertarian | James Harren | 1,297 | 2.2 | |
| Total votes | 59,972 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2024
Source:[8]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mano DeAyala | 10,736 | 58.5 | |
| Republican | John Perez | 7,607 | 41.5 | |
| Total votes | 18,343 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mano DeAyala | 53,979 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 53,979 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- ^ a b "Ayala, Mano". house.texas.gov. Texas House of Representatives. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ Houston Chronicle Editorial Board (Feb 7, 2024). "Mano DeAyala for Texas House District 133 GOP Primary (Editorial)". The Houston Chronicle.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c The Dirty Verdict Podcast (2023-09-01). Episode 36 - Mano DeAyala Interview. Retrieved 2025-04-13 – via YouTube.
- ^ E.F. Mano DeAyala, 50 years later, struggle to liberate Cuba goes on, Houston Chronicle (April 14, 2011).
- ^ People in Business, Houston Chronicle (July 25, 2010).
- ^ Flori Meeks, Fundraisers aim to improve youth sports facilities, Houston Chronicle (July 15, 2014).
- ^ "Texas Legislature Online - 88th Legislature - Information for Rep. Mano DeAyala". www.legis.state.tx.us. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ a b "Mano Deayala". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-11-28.