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Terry Canales

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Overview

Terry Canales is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, serving since 2013.

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How to reach them
Source: Open States

Bills they wrote

Bills and joint resolutions where they're the main author, since 2023. Laws first, then the ones that got furthest.

Wrote

114 bills

Became law

20 became law. Another 49 passed the House or Senate but didn't.

  • Introduced Feb 12, 2025HB 2733: Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offenses of prohibited barratry and solicitation of professional employment.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 4, 2025SB 1080: Relating to the revocation of an occupational license from certain license holders and the issuance of an occupational license to certain applicants with criminal convictions.
    Became law
  • Introduced Apr 24, 2023HB 5410: Relating to the Rio Grande Regional Water Authority; affecting the qualifications of a member of the board of directors of the authority.
    Became law
  • Introduced Apr 13, 2023HB 5373: Relating to the powers and duties of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1.
    Became law
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 4924: Relating to the powers of the Hidalgo County Drainage District Number 1; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
    Became law
  • Introduced Mar 9, 2023HB 4422: Relating to a study on enhancing border security outcomes through public safety, technological, and transportation infrastructure improvements near Texas-Mexico border crossings.
    Became law
  • Introduced Mar 9, 2023HB 4337: Relating to licenses and similar documents issued by certain foreign governments.
    Became law
  • Introduced Mar 6, 2023HB 3672: Relating to the designation of portions of the state highway system as memorial highways for certain deceased peace officers.
    Became law
  • Introduced Mar 3, 2023HB 3444: Relating to the classification of transportation districts by the Texas Transportation Commission.
    Became law
  • Introduced Mar 3, 2023HB 3440: Relating to the governmental bodies required to post on the Internet agendas for meetings under the open meetings law.
    Became law
  • Introduced Mar 2, 2023HB 3288: Relating to notice of transfer of a used motor vehicle.
    Became law
  • Introduced Mar 2, 2023HB 3335: Relating to employment activities of certain peace officers responding to an emergency call for purposes of the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
    Became law
  • Introduced Mar 1, 2023HB 1565: Relating to the functions of the Texas Water Development Board and continuation and functions of the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas Advisory Committee.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 14, 2023HB 2314: Relating to filing death benefits claims under the workers' compensation system.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2023HB 2230: Relating to the determination of the sufficient balance of the economic stabilization fund for the purpose of allocating general revenue to that fund and the state highway fund.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2023HB 2201: Relating to housing certain inmates in state jail felony facilities.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 10, 2023HB 2190: Relating to the terminology used to describe transportation-related accidents.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 3, 2023HB 1885: Relating to the authority of the Texas Transportation Commission to establish variable speed limits.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 26, 2023HB 1710: Relating to notice provided to a court regarding a defendant confined in a state jail felony facility.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 26, 2023HB 1712: Relating to the inclusion of a magistrate's name on certain signed orders.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 5, 2025HB 2427: Relating to the issuance of and fee for a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles on certain routes in Hidalgo County and the use of those fees for the payment of the costs of constructing and maintaining certain of those routes.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Mar 9, 2023HB 4373: Relating to the procedure by which a regional water planning group is required to make the regional water plan prepared by the group available for public inspection.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Mar 3, 2023HB 3443: Relating to adding a designation on a person's driver's license or commercial driver's license indicating that the person is licensed to carry a handgun.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Feb 21, 2023HB 2523: Relating to the reimbursement of expenses to certain counsel appointed to represent a defendant in a criminal proceeding.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Jan 12, 2023SJR 28: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county treasurer of Galveston County.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 1515: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the functions of the Board of Pardons and Paroles, the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee, the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments, and the Windham School District.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 4991: Relating to open meetings and public information training for certain public officials and attorneys regarding the open meetings and public information laws.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 4916: Relating to the assignment of a motor vehicle title by a dealer.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 4924: Relating to certain electronic documentation for the transfer of a motor vehicle title.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 4950: Relating to compliance of certain aeronautics structures with federal law.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 4966: Relating to the denial of access to the database of dealer-issued license plates maintained by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 4990: Relating to compliance with the public information law, including establishment of an open records hotline to provide information about the requirements of the public information law.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 4967: Relating to the renewal fee for a dealer's temporary license plate.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 12, 2025HB 4473: Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation of the construction and maintenance of certain county road systems in this state.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 5, 2025HB 3863: Relating to the form of a claim payment to a health care provider by a health maintenance organization, preferred provider benefit plan, or managed care organization.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 5, 2025HB 3849: Relating to the program categories in the unified transportation program.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 5, 2025HB 3861: Relating to driving safety or motorcycle operator training course dismissal.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 28, 2025HB 3514: Relating to the operation of a program by the Texas Department of Transportation to allow a real property owner to plant or replace vegetation in a right-of-way.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 27, 2025HB 3477: Relating to the expunction of all records and files related to a finding of criminal contempt by a court.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 26, 2025HB 3383: Relating to the authority of a local government to enter into an interlocal contract with certain governmental entities to participate in water research or planning activities.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 26, 2025HB 3449: Relating to the reimbursement of expenses to certain counsel appointed to represent a defendant in a criminal proceeding.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 25, 2025HB 3309: Relating to the use of automated traffic control systems by local authorities and law enforcement agencies.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 19, 2025HB 3006: Relating to the purchase and installation of climate control systems at facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 5, 2025HB 2455: Relating to the maximum weight of a vehicle or combination of vehicles operating at certain ports of entry.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jan 16, 2025HB 1904: Relating to the release of a balloon and associated littering; creating a criminal offense.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Dec 20, 2024HB 1695: Relating to the relocation, adjustment, and ownership of commercial signs.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Dec 20, 2024HB 1696: Relating to adding a designation on a person's driver's license or commercial driver's license indicating that the person is licensed to carry a handgun.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Dec 19, 2024HB 1677: Relating to the investigation of municipal fire fighters in certain municipalities.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Dec 18, 2024HB 1650: Relating to a special bill of review to reform a final judgment of forfeiture of a bail bond.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 9, 2023HB 4602: Relating to the collection, remittance, and administration of certain taxes on motor vehicles rented through a marketplace rental provider; imposing a penalty.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 8, 2023HB 4107: Relating to examination requirements for purposes of certain guardianship proceedings.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 7, 2023HB 3805: Relating to the program categories in the unified transportation program.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 7, 2023HB 3741: Relating to the operation of a program by the Texas Department of Transportation to allow a real property owner to plant or replace vegetation in a right-of-way.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 7, 2023HB 3887: Relating to the establishment and posting of the maximum loads permitted on certain bridges.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 7, 2023HB 3889: Relating to the handling of bids on certain construction contracts for highway projects and buildings.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 3, 2023HB 3418: Relating to the implementation by the Texas Department of Transportation of a vehicle mileage user fee pilot program and a task force to assist in developing and evaluating the program.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 3, 2023HJR 144: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of money in the state highway fund for roadways for seaports, airports, spaceports, land ports of entry, and international bridges.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 24, 2023HB 2806: Relating to the relocation, adjustment, and ownership of commercial signs.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 22, 2023HB 2605: Relating to the funding of certain port projects.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 22, 2023HB 2606: Relating to powers and duties of navigation districts and the boards of trustees of municipal port facilities.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 14, 2023HB 2316: Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 14, 2023HB 2310: Relating to certain construction defect litigation.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2023HB 2199: Relating to imposing an additional fee for the registration of an electric vehicle.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 10, 2023HB 2191: Relating to mobile source emissions reductions and transportation electrification.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jan 26, 2023HB 1715: Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain nonviolent misdemeanor offenses.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jan 26, 2023HB 1709: Relating to a special bill of review to reform a final judgment of forfeiture of a bail bond.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jan 26, 2023HB 1708: Relating to the temperature at which a facility operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is maintained.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jan 25, 2023HB 1636: Relating to baccalaureate degree programs offered by certain public junior colleges.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jan 24, 2023HB 1579: Relating to the investigation of municipal fire fighters in certain municipalities.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5565: Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 4888: Relating to the provision by a regional mobility authority of financial assistance for transportation projects of governmental entities located in the area of the authority; providing authority to issue bonds.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 4987: Relating to an alternative dispute resolution procedure regarding certain matters under the public information law.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 4917: Relating to seller's disclosures regarding flooding and other water-related issues with respect to residential real property.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 11, 2025HB 4460: Relating to the projects eligible for financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 5, 2025HB 3847: Relating to certain construction defect litigation.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 5, 2025HB 3837: Relating to the regulation of autonomous vehicles; creating a criminal offense.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 5, 2025HB 3851: Relating to leave for certain public employees to protest certain property tax actions before an appraisal review board.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 5, 2025HB 3850: Relating to comments by members of the public at an open meeting of a governmental body on items not on the agenda for that meeting.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 5, 2025HB 3855: Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain diabetic supplies.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 26, 2025HB 3363: Relating to the creation of certain regional conservation and reclamation districts.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 5, 2025HB 2428: Relating to certain reimbursements and discounts allowed for the collection and payment of sales and use taxes.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 22, 2025HB 1976: Relating to the establishment of a program for the issuance of digital identification.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 20, 2024HB 1683: Relating to systems of county road administration in certain counties.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 20, 2024HB 1694: Relating to the eligibility of school bus drivers and cafeteria workers for unemployment compensation benefits.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 20, 2024HB 1697: Relating to the management, operation, and contract authority of open-enrollment charter schools.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 20, 2024HB 1693: Relating to the financial audit of certain open-enrollment charter schools by the state auditor.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 19, 2024HB 1678: Relating to the collection and disclosure of certain public information.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 18, 2024HB 1666: Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain nonviolent misdemeanor offenses.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 18, 2024HB 1667: Relating to the eligibility of certain first responders for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder under the workers' compensation system.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 18, 2024HB 1665: Relating to the payment of gratuities to certain employees.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 18, 2024HB 1654: Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 4776: Relating to the expunction of all records and files related to a finding of criminal contempt by a court.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 4925: Relating to certain powers and duties of a drainage district.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 9, 2023HB 4338: Relating to the license or permit issued by other jurisdictions.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 7, 2023HB 3755: Relating to the regulation by the Texas Department of Transportation of right-of-way landscaping.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 7, 2023HB 1520: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the functions of the office of independent ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 3, 2023HB 3442: Relating to identifying attendees at a closed meeting.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 2, 2023HB 3334: Relating to the collection and disclosure of certain public information.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 1, 2023HB 3111: Relating to requiring the Sunset Advisory Commission to assess the efforts of certain state agencies to reduce disparities in outcomes in the performance of agency functions.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 28, 2023HB 3024: Relating to baccalaureate degree programs offered by certain public junior colleges.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 16, 2023HB 2413: Relating to the renewal, expiration, and suspension of driver's licenses.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 14, 2023HB 2315: Relating to certain presumptions applicable to claims for benefits for certain public safety employees.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 14, 2023HB 2317: Relating to certain presumptions applicable to claims for benefits or compensation by public safety employees.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2023HB 2203: Relating to the management, operation, and contract authority of open-enrollment charter schools.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2023HB 2202: Relating to the financial audit of certain open-enrollment charter schools by the state auditor.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2023HB 2204: Relating to the eligibility of school bus drivers and cafeteria workers for unemployment compensation benefits.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 9, 2023HB 2135: Relating to the public information law.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 26, 2023HB 1714: Relating to criminal asset forfeiture proceedings.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 26, 2023HB 1713: Relating to the creation and promulgation of certain standard forms for statewide use in criminal actions.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 26, 2023HB 1711: Relating to the admissibility of evidence in an asset forfeiture proceeding and the seizure and forfeiture of certain property.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 26, 2023HJR 91: Proposing a constitutional amendment to direct the legislature to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 25, 2023HB 1639: Relating to the authority of the Texas Transportation Commission to establish variable speed limits.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 25, 2023HB 1637: Relating to civil liability of irrigation districts for the recreational use of district land.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 25, 2023HB 1638: Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation on future transportation needs for the year 2045.
    Introduced

Source: Open States

How they voted

Final votes on bills that passed either chamber of the Texas legislature, since 2025. Votes on amendments, committees, and procedure are left out.

Votes shown

1,790 votes on bills that passed at least one chamber.

Attendance

Didn't vote on 353 of 1,790 votes (20%). Some of these may be excused absences, approved by the House ahead of time. The vote records we use don't say which.

By topic
Academic and Career-Oriented Education7 votes
    Agriculture and Livestock21 votes
      Appropriations7 votes
        Border Security4 votes
          Business and Commerce81 votes
            Congressional Redistricting, Select1 vote
              Corrections22 votes
                County and Regional Government36 votes
                  Courts and Civil Law (Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence)75 votes
                    Courts and Civil Law (Jurisprudence)19 votes
                      Criminal Justice80 votes
                        Criminal Law (Criminal Jurisprudence)57 votes
                          Culture, Recreation and Tourism22 votes
                            Defense and Veterans' Affairs17 votes
                              Dis Prev and Women's and Children's Health16 votes
                                Disaster Preparedness and Flooding13 votes
                                  Disaster Preparedness and Flooding, Select1 vote
                                    Economic Development16 votes
                                      Education K-1654 votes
                                        Elections23 votes
                                          Energy Resources18 votes
                                            Environmental Regulation22 votes
                                              Family and Fiduciary Relationships41 votes
                                                Finance4 votes
                                                  Government Efficiency67 votes
                                                    Health and Human Services59 votes
                                                      Higher Education50 votes
                                                        Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans' Affairs55 votes
                                                          Human Services55 votes
                                                            Insurance37 votes
                                                              Intergovernmental Affairs39 votes
                                                                International Relations1 vote
                                                                  Juvenile Justice11 votes
                                                                    Land and Resource Management20 votes
                                                                      Licensing and Administrative Procedures37 votes
                                                                        Local Government53 votes
                                                                          Natural Resources58 votes
                                                                            Pensions, Investments and Financial Services43 votes
                                                                              Property Tax Appraisals12 votes
                                                                                Public Education56 votes
                                                                                  Public Health73 votes
                                                                                    State Affairs144 votes
                                                                                      State-Federal Relations1 vote
                                                                                        Taxes (Ways and Means)84 votes
                                                                                          Trade, Workforce and Economic Development38 votes
                                                                                            Transportation67 votes
                                                                                              Transportation Funding8 votes
                                                                                                Veterans' Affairs9 votes
                                                                                                  Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs43 votes
                                                                                                    Workforce13 votes

                                                                                                      Source: Open States, Texas Legislature Online. Topics from the state legislature.