Mano DeAyala
{{Short description|American lawyer and politician}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| image = Mano DeAyala.jpg
| name = Mano DeAyala
| state_house = Texas
| district = 133rd
| term_start = January 10, 2023
| term_end =
| predecessor = Jim Murphy
| successor =
| birth_date =
| birth_place = Dallas, Texas
| death_date =
| death_place =
| party = Republican
| occupation = Lawyer
| spouse = Melissa DeAyala
| children = 3
| alma_mater = University of Texas at Austin
Southern Methodist University (JD)
| website = {{URL|https://manoforstaterep.com}}
}}
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.{{cite web |title=Ayala, Mano |url=https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=133 |access-date=September 20, 2023 |website=house.texas.gov |publisher=Texas House of Representatives}}
Early life and education
DeAyala is of Cuban American heritage. Both of his parents were Cuban,{{Cite web |last=Houston Chronicle Editorial Board |date=Feb 7, 2024 |title=Mano DeAyala for Texas House District 133 GOP Primary (Editorial) |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/endorsements/article/mano-deayala-john-perez-primary-endorsement-18651090.php |url-status=live |website=The Houston Chronicle}} and he has four older brothers.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04t9Y0ZFz4o |title=Episode 36 - Mano DeAyala Interview |date=2023-09-01 |last=The Dirty Verdict Podcast |access-date=2025-04-13 |via=YouTube}} His father, Rafael DeAyala, was a member of Brigade 2506 and a survivor of the Bay of Pigs Invasion.E.F. Mano DeAyala, [https://www.chron.com/opinion/outlook/article/50-years-later-struggle-to-liberate-cuba-goes-on-1689244.php 50 years later, struggle to liberate Cuba goes on], Houston Chronicle (April 14, 2011).
His second eldest brother is Kiki DeAyala.
DeAyala graduated from the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business and received a J.D. from Southern Methodist University.
Career
In 2010, DeAyala joined the Houston-based law firm Buck Keenan LLP as a partner.[https://www.chron.com/business/article/People-in-Business-1717679.php People in Business], Houston Chronicle (July 25, 2010). His practice focuses on domestic and international commercial disputes.
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.Flori Meeks, [https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/memorial/news/article/Fundraisers-aim-to-improve-youth-sports-facilities-5623687.php Fundraisers aim to improve youth sports facilities], Houston Chronicle (July 15, 2014).
After he became a member of the Texas House of Representatives for the 88th Regular Legislative Session, DeAyala was appointed to the Appropriations Committee and Elections Committees. He was later named to the Select Study Committee on Sustainable Property Tax Relief during a subsequent special session.{{Cite web |title=Texas Legislature Online - 88th Legislature - Information for Rep. Mano DeAyala |url=https://www.legis.state.tx.us/Members/MemberInfo.aspx?Leg=88&Chamber=H&Code=A4135 |access-date=2023-11-27 |website=www.legis.state.tx.us}}
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 =
{{Election box begin no change|title=Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 133}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|candidate=Shelley Torian Barineau|party=Republican Party (United States)|votes=4,459|percentage=28.4}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change|candidate=Mano DeAyala|party=Republican Party (United States)|votes=4,252|percentage=27.1}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change|candidate=Greg Travis|party=Republican Party (United States)|votes=3,646|percentage=23.2}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change|candidate=Will Franklin|party=Republican Party (United States)|votes=2,072|percentage=13.2}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change|candidate=Bert Keller|party=Republican Party (United States)|votes=1,275|percentage=8.1}}{{Election box total no change|votes=15,704|percentage=100.0}}
{{Election box end}}{{Election box begin no change|title=Republican primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 133}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|candidate=Mano DeAyala|party=Republican Party (United States)|votes=7,110|percentage=51.1}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change|candidate=Shelley Torian Barineau|party=Republican Party (United States)|votes=6,806|percentage=48.9}}
{{Election box total no change|percentage=100.0|votes=13,916}}
{{Election box end}}{{Election box begin no change|title=General election for Texas House of Representatives District 133}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|candidate=Mano DeAyala|party=Republican Party (United States)|votes=36,849|percentage=61.4}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change|candidate=Mohamad Maarouf|party=Democratic Party (United States)|votes=21,826|percentage=36.4}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change|candidate=James Harren|party=Libertarian Party (United States)|votes=1,297|percentage=2.2}}
{{Election box total no change|votes=59,972|percentage=100.0}}
{{Election box hold with party link no change|winner=Republican Party (United States)}}
{{Election box end}}
= 2024 =
{{Election box begin no change|title=Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 133}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|candidate=Mano DeAyala|party=Republican Party (United States)|votes=10,736|percentage=58.5}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change|candidate=John Perez|party=Republican Party (United States)|votes=7,607|percentage=41.5}}
{{Election box total no change|votes=18,343|percentage=100.0}}
{{Election box end}}{{Election box begin no change|title=General election for Texas House of Representatives District 133}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|candidate=Mano DeAyala|party=Republican Party (United States)|votes=53,979|percentage=100.0}}
{{Election box total no change|votes=53,979|percentage=100.0}}
{{Election box hold with party link no change|winner=Republican Party (United States)}}
{{Election box end}}
References
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Category:Members of the Texas House of Representatives
Category:Politicians from Houston
Category:University of Texas at Austin alumni
Category:Southern Methodist University alumni
Category:Year of birth missing (living people)
Category:Hispanic and Latino American state legislators in Texas