Terry Canales
Born
1979
Contact
Email · terry.canales@house.texas.gov
District office
602 W. University Drive Suite B, Edinburg, TX 78539
956-383-0860
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2
Bills sponsored
this session · 51 all-time
11
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 59 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 0 all-time
420
Recorded votes
87%
Vote participation
voted in 87% of 420 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
89R session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
N/A (no party)
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
Not enough data yet
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
88.7%
based on 172 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
51 billsCurrent session 2 bills
Historical 49 bills
- HR 61 In memory of Sabrina Walker-Hernandez of Edinburg. Died
- HB 5565 Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Died
- HB 4991 Relating to open meetings and public information training for certain public officials and attorneys regarding the open meetings and public information laws. Died
- HB 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. Died
- HB 4987 Relating to an alternative dispute resolution procedure regarding certain matters under the public information law. Died
- HB 4967 Relating to the renewal fee for a dealer's temporary license plate. Died
- HB 4966 Relating to the denial of access to the database of dealer-issued license plates maintained by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Died
- HB 4950 Relating to compliance of certain aeronautics structures with federal law. Died
- HB 4924 Relating to certain electronic documentation for the transfer of a motor vehicle title. Died
- HB 4917 Relating to seller's disclosures regarding flooding and other water-related issues with respect to residential real property. Died
- HB 4916 Relating to the assignment of a motor vehicle title by a dealer. Died
- HB 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. Died
- HB 4473 Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation of the construction and maintenance of certain county road systems in this state. Died
- HB 4460 Relating to the projects eligible for financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund. Died
- HB 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. Died
- HB 3861 Relating to driving safety or motorcycle operator training course dismissal. Died
- HB 3855 Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain diabetic supplies. Died
- HB 3851 Relating to leave for certain public employees to protest certain property tax actions before an appraisal review board. Died
- HB 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. Died
- HB 3849 Relating to the program categories in the unified transportation program. Died
- HB 3847 Relating to certain construction defect litigation. Died
- HB 3837 Relating to the regulation of autonomous vehicles; creating a criminal offense. Died
- HB 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. Died
- HB 3477 Relating to the expunction of all records and files related to a finding of criminal contempt by a court. Died
- HB 3449 Relating to the reimbursement of expenses to certain counsel appointed to represent a defendant in a criminal proceeding. Died
Co-sponsored
59 billsCurrent session 11 bills
- SB 5 Relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and preparedness and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations. Signed
- HB 25 Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription. Signed
- HB 2 Relating to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, including required training for justices of the peace and responding to mass fatality events; requiring a license; authorizing fees. In Committee
- HR 19 Urging Governor Abbott to return federal reconciliation bill funds to taxpayers through property tax relief. Introduced
- HB 1 Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties. Signed
- HB 20 Relating to measures to prevent and reduce fraudulent charitable solicitations and theft during declared disasters, including establishing a designation program for disaster relief nonprofit organizations and financial institutions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty. Signed
- HB 22 Relating to the authority of the comptroller to provide funding for the deployment and operation of certain emergency communication equipment. Passed
- SB 2 Relating to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; requiring a license; authorizing fees. To Executive
- HB 226 Relating to the required provision to campers at youth camps of active radio frequency identification tags. In Committee
- HB 3 Relating to the interoperability of emergency communication equipment and infrastructure in this state, including the creation and operation of the Texas Interoperability Council, a grant program administered by the council, and the purchase of certain public safety radio communication systems. Passed
- HB 5 Relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations. In Committee
Historical 48 bills
- HB 5597 Relating to the definition of a Galveston County Port. Died
- HB 5243 Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food and drink items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program. Died
- HB 4901 Relating to the regulation of platforms for the sale and distribution of software applications for mobile devices. Died
- HB 4442 Relating to an elective course on mindfulness for middle school, junior high school, and high school students. Died
- HB 4429 Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 281 in Blanco and Burnet Counties as the Muckleroy Family Memorial Highway. To Executive
- HB 4337 Relating to the regulation of pilots for the ports of Harris County. Died
- HB 4331 Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of the state environmental review process for certain projects eligible for financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund and the implementation of streamlining procedures based on the results of the study. Died
- HB 4329 Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board on the costs of developing flood infrastructure in this state. Died
- HB 4089 Relating to the regulation and operation of electric bicycles. Died
- HB 3915 Relating to the projects eligible for financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund. Died
- HB 3673 Relating to the revocation of an occupational license from certain license holders and the issuance of a provisional occupational license to certain applicants with criminal convictions. Died
- HB 3441 Relating to the liability of vaccine manufacturers that advertise a harmful vaccine. To Executive
- HB 3426 Relating to the issuance of digital driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and personal identification certificates; authorizing a fee. Died
- HB 3214 Relating to eligibility for a master plumber license. To Executive
- HB 3187 Relating to powers of regional transportation authorities. Died
- HB 3134 Relating to advanced air mobility. Died
- HB 2876 Relating to the amendment of an existing comprehensive development agreement for a portion of State Highway 130 to facilitate nontolled transportation projects. Died
- HB 2867 Relating to late payment fees charged by a municipally owned water utility. Died
- HB 2723 Relating to the requirement that a person submit an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain property used for human burial. To Executive
- HB 2667 Relating to the regulation of referral agencies for senior living communities. Died
- HB 2306 Relating to changing the eligibility for release on parole of certain inmates serving sentences for trafficking offenses involving child victims and disabled individuals. To Executive
- HB 2091 Relating to the provision of financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for certain projects. Died
- HB 1960 Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 345 in San Benito as the Lieutenant Milton Resendez Memorial Highway. To Executive
- HB 1936 Relating to the issuance of a citation for the offense of the unauthorized use of parking designated for persons with disabilities. Died
- HB 1923 Relating to removing the requirement that an applicant for or holder of a license to carry a handgun provide fingerprints. Died
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HB 123
Relating to measures to support kindergarten readiness and early literacy and numeracy skills for public school students and to funding to support those measures.
Passed to engrossment as amended |
Yea | pass | May 06, 2025 |
|
HB 123
Relating to measures to support kindergarten readiness and early literacy and numeracy skills for public school students and to funding to support those measures.
Passed as amended |
Yea | pass | May 07, 2025 |
|
HB 116
Relating to grounds for the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship.
Passed to engrossment |
Yea | pass | April 24, 2025 |
|
HB 116
Relating to grounds for the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship.
Passed |
Yea | pass | April 25, 2025 |
|
HB 115
Relating to postconviction applications for a writ of habeas corpus.
Passed to engrossment |
Yea | pass | May 14, 2025 |
|
HB 115
Relating to postconviction applications for a writ of habeas corpus.
Passed |
Nay | pass | May 15, 2025 |
|
HB 113
Relating to statutory construction, including restrictions on the use of certain aids to construction.
Passed to engrossment |
Nay | pass | May 14, 2025 |
|
HB 113
Relating to statutory construction, including restrictions on the use of certain aids to construction.
Passed |
Yea | pass | May 15, 2025 |
|
HB 112
Relating to the creation and operation of a science park district in certain counties.
Passed to engrossment |
Yea | pass | May 12, 2025 |
|
HB 112
Relating to the creation and operation of a science park district in certain counties.
Passed |
Yea | pass | May 13, 2025 |
|
HB 111
Relating to the applicability of the public information law, including the disclosure of information in the possession, custody, or control of certain governmental bodies.
Amended |
Not Voting | pass | May 06, 2025 |
|
HB 111
Relating to the applicability of the public information law, including the disclosure of information in the possession, custody, or control of certain governmental bodies.
Passed to engrossment as amended |
Yea | pass | May 06, 2025 |
|
HB 111
Relating to the applicability of the public information law, including the disclosure of information in the possession, custody, or control of certain governmental bodies.
Passed |
Not Voting | fail | May 07, 2025 |
|
HB 104
Relating to the creation of the Texas future fund and the Texas future fund investment review board and to the permissible uses of money in the Texas future fund.
Amendment fails of adoption |
Not Voting | fail | May 02, 2025 |
|
HB 104
Relating to the creation of the Texas future fund and the Texas future fund investment review board and to the permissible uses of money in the Texas future fund.
Passed to engrossment |
Not Voting | pass | May 02, 2025 |
|
HB 104
Relating to the creation of the Texas future fund and the Texas future fund investment review board and to the permissible uses of money in the Texas future fund.
Passed as amended |
Yea | pass | May 05, 2025 |
|
HB 74
Relating to the creation of the Puerto Verde Port Authority District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Passed to engrossment as amended |
Yea | pass | May 07, 2025 |
|
HB 74
Relating to the creation of the Puerto Verde Port Authority District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Passed |
Yea | pass | May 08, 2025 |
|
HB 245
Relating to the treatment of military service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas as law enforcement or custodial officer service.
Passed to engrossment as amended |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2025 |
|
HB 245
Relating to the treatment of military service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas as law enforcement or custodial officer service.
Passed as amended |
Not Voting | pass | May 02, 2025 |
|
HB 265
Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the state highway fund, and the Grow Texas fund and to the permissible uses of money deposited to the Grow Texas fund.
Passed to engrossment |
Yea | pass | May 15, 2025 |
|
HB 265
Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the state highway fund, and the Grow Texas fund and to the permissible uses of money deposited to the Grow Texas fund.
Passed |
Nay | pass | May 16, 2025 |
| passage | Not Voting | pass | June 02, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | June 01, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 31, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 30, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 29, 2025 |
| passage | Not Voting | pass | May 28, 2025 |
| other | Yea | fail | May 28, 2025 |
| passage | Not Voting | pass | May 27, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 26, 2025 |
| other | Yea | fail | May 26, 2025 |
| passage | Nay | pass | May 25, 2025 |
| other | Yea | fail | May 25, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 24, 2025 |
| other | Yea | fail | May 24, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 23, 2025 |
| other | Not Voting | fail | May 23, 2025 |
| passage | Not Voting | pass | May 22, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 21, 2025 |
| other | Yea | fail | May 21, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 20, 2025 |
| other | Nay | fail | May 20, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 19, 2025 |
| passage | Not Voting | pass | May 16, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 15, 2025 |
| other | Not Voting | fail | May 15, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 14, 2025 |
| other | Yea | fail | May 14, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 13, 2025 |