Terry Canales

Texas State Representative Terry Canales was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2012, representing District 40, which covers the heart of Hidalgo County. This district includes the cities of Edinburg (Hidalgo County seat), Elsa, Cesar Chavez, Murillo, La Coma Heights San Carlos, La Blanca, Linn, Lopezville, and portions of McAllen, Pharr and San Juan. In 2025, Canales was appointed by Texas Speaker of the House Dustin Burrows to serve as Chairman of the Texas House Committee on Transportation Funding, a vital position for advancing transportation infrastructure in the rapidly growing Rio Grande Valley. This key role will be critical in advancing transportation infrastructure in the rapidly growing Rio Grande Valley, where strategic investments in transportation are essential to economic development and quality of life. His leadership in this area has been crucial for advocating innovative and sustainable funding for transportation initiatives that support both the Valley and Texas' overall growth and mobility. In addition to his role on the Transportation Funding Committee, Canales was appointed to the Texas House Committee on Calendars, which determines when and if…