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Terry Canales | |
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| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 40th district | |
| Assumed office 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Aaron Peña |
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| Born | January 1, 1979 Edinburg, Texas, United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Erica |
| Children | 5 children |
| Residence(s) | Edinburg, Texas |
| Alma mater | St. Mary's University, Texas |
| Occupation | Attorney |
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]
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 attended and completed his law degree at 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 1973-1977. His sister Gabriella "Gabi" Canales served from 2002-2004.[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, Jose 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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Terry Canales | 20,513 | 100.00 | 0.00 | |
References
- ^ a b c d e "Rep. Canales, Terry District 40". Texas House of Representatives. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
- ^ "2012 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved 2014-08-07.
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