Terry Canales

Terry Canales is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, serving since 2013. Terry Canales was born in Hidalgo County and is a native of South Texas. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2012 to represent District 40, which encompasses the heart of Hidalgo County. The cities within District 40 include Edinburg (Hidalgo County Seat), Elsa, North Pharr, San Carlos, La Blanca, Faysville, and portions of McAllen and Weslaco.[1]

For his father, also a member of the Texas House of Representatives, see Terry A. Canales.
Terry Canales
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 40th district
Assumed office
January 8, 2013
Preceded byAaron Peña
Personal details
Born (1979-01-01) January 1, 1979
Edinburg, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseErica
Children5 children
ResidenceEdinburg
Alma materSt. Mary's University, Texas
OccupationAttorney

Biography

Terry Canales earned his Juris Doctor by the age of 24. Following in the footsteps of his father Terry A. Canales, a former State District Judge, and his uncle Arnulfo Gonzalez Jr., Canales graduated from St. Mary's University School of Law. Upon passing the Texas State Bar Exam, Canales opened his own law practice in Edinburg, Texas. He specializes in Oil and Gas litigation, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family Law, Real Estate, and Municipal Law.[1]

His father, Terry A. Canales, was the first Hispanic state representative to represent Jim Wells County, serving from 1973 to 1977. His sister Gabriella "Gabi" Canales served from 2002 to 2004.[1] He is also the sixth member of his extended family to serve in the Texas House of Representatives. Perhaps the most recognized of Rep. Canales' family is his great uncle, José Tomás Canales, a Brownsville Democrat who served a total of five terms between 1905 and 1921. He was a founding member of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), and is most famous for defending the Hispanic community against the injustices perpetrated by the Texas Rangers.[1]

Legislative committees

Canales is currently serving as a member of the following committees:[1]

  • Criminal Jurisprudence, Member
  • Energy Resources, Member
  • Water Desalination, Member

Election history

2012
Texas general election, 2012: House District 40[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Terry Canales 20,513 100.00 0.00

References
  1. "Rep. Canales, Terry District 40". Texas House of Representatives. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
  2. "2012 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on 2014-01-09. Retrieved 2014-08-07.


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