As Texans, we take great pride in our ability to bounce back from any setback we face, our strong sense of camaraderie, and our dedication to helping one another when we need it. 

This week, my Capitol staff attended a ceremony honoring the late Chairman J. Bruce Bugg, Jr., with the unveiling of his official commission portrait at the Texas Department of Transportation Headquarters in commemoration of his esteemed service and enduring contributions.

Representative Canales strongly supports Governor Abbott’s signature of House Concurrent Resolution 13, a critical resolution passed during the Special Session, calling for urgent federal action to prevent the spread of the New World Screwworm into Texas.

Yesterday, I voted against House Bill 4, a mid-decade redistricting bill not based on equal representation for our voters, but a power grab to help ensure that one party holds on to power.

State Representative Terry Canales announced today that he will seek re-election to the Texas House of Representatives for District 40, reaffirming his commitment to fighting for the Rio Grande Valley and ensuring South Texas has a strong voice in Austin.

Today, Texas State Representative Terry Canales (D-Edinburg) was appointed by Texas Speaker of the House Dustin Burrows to serve as Chairman of the Texas House Committee on Transportation Funding.

In light of the growing concerns regarding the state of water in the Rio Grande Valley, State Representative Terry Canales and State Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa have spearheaded a new initiative: The Deep South Texas State of Water Symposium.

On Saturday May 4, 2024, Erica Canales accomplished an incredible feat as the Hidalgo County Appraisal District elections came to a close.

As Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation in the Texas Legislature, I have had the privilege of working toward improving our ability to deliver road projects in the Rio Grande Valley.

Today, Governor Greg Abbott called on the Texas Transportation Commission and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to allocate $150 million in the Unified Transportation Program to support construction of the International Bridge Trade Corridor (IBTC) project in Hidalgo County.