Terry Canales

Terry Canales DEMDemocrat

State Representative, District 40

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Terry CanalesDEMDemocrat State Representative, District 40
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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.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
University of the Incarnate Word
Bachelor's Political Science/Government
Saint Mary's University
JD
Past Positions1 - 3 of 3
Representative
Texas State House of Representatives
2012 - Current
Attorney
Terry Canales Attorney at Law, Public Limited Liability Company
2005 - Current
Former Legal Research Assistant
Attorney Jack Paul Leon
Other Experience1 - 6 of 6
Member
Coastal Conservation Association
Current
Chair
House Transportation Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
2023 - 2024
Member
Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
2023 - 2024
Former Member
Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
Former Member
Energy Resources Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
Former Member
Land & Resource Management Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
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