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Terry Canales | |
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| Member of theTexas House of Representatives from the40th district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Aaron Peña |
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| Born | (1979-01-01)January 1, 1979 (age 46) Edinburg, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Erica |
| Children | 5 children |
| Residence | Edinburg |
| Alma mater | St. Mary's University School of Law (JD) |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Terry Canales is a Democratic member of theTexas 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 representDistrict 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]
Terry Canales earned hisJuris Doctor by the age of 24. Following in the footsteps of his fatherTerry A. Canales, a former State District Judge, and his uncle Arnulfo Gonzalez Jr., Canales graduated fromSt. Mary's University School of Law. Upon passing the Texas State Bar Exam, Canales opened his own law practice inEdinburg, 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]
Canales is currently serving as a member of the following committees:[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Terry Canales | 20,513 | 100.00 | 0.00 | |
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