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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Terry Canales
84th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/25/2026
Number of Bills: 167

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (137):
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/24/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to collection costs that may be imposed in connection with certain delinquent ad valorem taxes owed by disabled veterans.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/18/2015 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to accounting and payoff statements for certain seller-financed residential loans.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/21/2015 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to providing certain legislative information on the Internet in Spanish.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/12/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of school bus drivers for unemployment compensation benefits.
Author:
Canales | Herrero
Last Action:
02/11/2015 H Referred to Elections: Feb 11 2015 11:25AM
Caption:
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
02/11/2015 H Referred to Elections: Feb 11 2015 11:25AM
Caption:
Relating to documentation of proof of identification for voting.
Author:
Canales
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to an executory contract for the conveyance of real property; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/26/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to allowing a county commissioners court to contract with an attorney to enforce subdivision platting requirements in certain counties that are economically distressed or that are located near the international border of this state.
Author:
Canales | Longoria | Martinez, "Mando" | Guillen | Lucio III
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
06/20/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to public junior college district branch campuses, including a requirement that the South Texas Community College District adopt and implement a plan to expand opportunity for instructional programs in a certain location.
Author:
Canales | Zedler | Simpson | Coleman | Naishtat
Last Action:
02/19/2015 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 19 2015 11:53AM
Caption:
Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal conditions to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/23/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the creation of an offense for smoking tobacco in a passenger vehicle with a child present.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/09/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of energy drinks under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/09/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the electronic recording of certain custodial interrogations.
Author:
Canales | Lucio III | Israel
Last Action:
05/14/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to a study concerning the use of a digital image for identification and proof of licensure purposes.
Author:
Canales | González, Mary
Last Action:
02/19/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 19 2015 11:53AM
Caption:
Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods.
Author:
Canales
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to an alcohol awareness program or drug education program for certain minors convicted of or adjudicated to have engaged in, or placed on deferred disposition or community supervision for, certain drug or alcohol related offenses; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Canales | Minjarez
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the contents of a search warrant and to the offense of tampering with a governmental record consisting of a search warrant.
Author:
Canales | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action:
02/23/2015 H Referred to Higher Education: Feb 23 2015 3:22PM
Caption:
Relating to a distance learning program at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law.
Author:
Canales | Muñoz, Jr. | Guerra | Guillen | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action:
02/25/2015 H Referred to Higher Education: Feb 25 2015 11:46AM
Caption:
Relating to a student election to select the athletics nickname of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/22/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a study and report regarding the use of open-source instructional materials at public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/02/2015 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 2 2015 3:50PM
Caption:
Relating to requiring certain textbook publishers to offer electronic textbooks.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/18/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the disclosure of certain information and evidence by a prosecutor in a criminal case.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/02/2015 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 2 2015 3:50PM
Caption:
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the fund for veterans' assistance for grants to improve the level of health services provided to certain veterans.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
05/04/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the state's burden of proof in certain criminal asset forfeiture proceedings.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/02/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2015 3:50PM
Caption:
Relating to requirements regarding electronic access to instructional materials provided in printed book format purchased for public schools.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
05/05/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain nonviolent offenses.
Author:
Canales
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/18/2015 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to notice provided to a court regarding certain defendants placed on state jail felony community supervision.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
05/04/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the payment of gratuities to certain employees.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the rights of certain defendants who successfully complete a term of community supervision.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/20/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a lottery prize winner's choice to remain anonymous on authorization to withhold five percent of winnings.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/28/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports or other credit information of employees and applicants for employment; providing civil and administrative penalties.
Author:
Canales | Tinderholt
Last Action:
04/30/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to disclosing certain information about each substance used to execute a person convicted of capital murder.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/08/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to eligibility for participation in veterans court programs.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/12/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 12 2015 11:50AM
Caption:
Relating to a requirement that public school counselors provide parents with information regarding assessment instruments used in the admissions processes of colleges and universities.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/08/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans and the waiver of fees and costs charged for the expunction.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/13/2015 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 13 2015 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interdisciplinary engineering and academic studies building at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
05/08/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for property used by certain nonprofit community business organizations.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/08/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land if a change in use of the land occurs.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/16/2015 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 16 2015 4:36PM
Caption:
Relating to allowing deferred adjudication community supervision for first-time offenders charged with certain intoxication offenses, requiring the use of an ignition interlock device on conviction of or placement on deferred adjudication for certain intoxication offenses, and authorizing ethyl alcohol monitoring as a condition of community supervision for certain intoxication offenses; imposing a fee.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
05/04/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the award of court costs, storage fees, and attorney's fees in a criminal asset forfeiture proceeding.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/17/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 17 2015 6:30PM
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for property used by certain nonprofit community business organizations to provide services to aid in the economic development of local communities.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/19/2015 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 19 2015 2:53PM
Caption:
Relating to the sale of wine and beer on Sundays.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/29/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the development of a statewide motor vehicle registration program to prevent transnational motor vehicle theft, including authorizing proposed fees to support the program.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/28/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the participation of students under the supervision of the Texas Department of Juvenile Justice in University Interscholastic League athletic activities.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Relating to who is a minor for the purposes of the Alcoholic Beverage Code and certain related laws.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Relating to a study conducted by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/20/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the recording and disclosure of certain grand jury proceedings that involve a governmental employee.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Relating to a recording of certain proceedings of the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals and the publication of the recordings.
Author:
Canales
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/18/2015 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of former Hidalgo County Commissioner Oscar L. Garza Jr. of Edinburg.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/10/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the recording of certain proceedings of the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals and the publication of the recordings.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
02/18/2015 H Reported enrolled: Feb 18 2015 9:30AM
Caption:
Congratulating the Edinburg High School cheerleading team on winning its division title at the 2015 National Cheerleaders Association Senior and Junior High School National Championship.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
02/17/2015 H Reported enrolled: Feb 17 2015 5:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Edinburg High School mock trial team on winning the Region One Mock Trial Competition.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/01/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 1 2015 1:09PM
Caption:
Congratulating John David Franz, former mayor of Hidalgo, on being named a 2015 Pillar of Success by The University of Texas--Pan American Alumni Association.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/02/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 2 2015 12:46PM
Caption:
Congratulating Carmen Pagan of McAllen on her selection as a 2015 Pillar of Success by The University of Texas--Pan American Alumni Association.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/01/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 1 2015 1:21PM
Caption:
Congratulating Linda A. Tovar on her selection as a 2015 Pillar of Success by The University of Texas--Pan American Alumni Association.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/01/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 1 2015 1:17PM
Caption:
Congratulating JoAnn Gama on being named one of the 2015 Pillars of Success by The University of Texas--Pan American Alumni Association.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/01/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 1 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Congratulating Richard Garcia on being named one of the 2015 Pillars of Success by The University of Texas--Pan American Alumni Association.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/06/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2015 6:45PM
Caption:
Congratulating Janice Montemayor for being named the 2015 Youth of the Year by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Edinburg Rio Grande Valley.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/20/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2015 7:49AM
Caption:
Honoring Frances Rocha of Elsa for her service to the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/20/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2015 7:30AM
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Commending Leticia Gonzalez on her 27 years of service with the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/20/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2015 7:28AM
Caption:
In memory of Josephine Longoria of Edinburg.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/19/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2015 7:41PM
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Commending Imelda Rodriguez on her 10 years of service as director of tourism for the Edinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 23 2015 10:13AM
Caption:
Honoring Joe Filoteo Jr. for his achievements as a coach and athletic director and for his service with the Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 23 2015 10:16AM
Caption:
Commending the members of Girl Scout Troop 35 of Greater South Texas for their service to their community.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/19/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2015 7:43PM
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Commemorating the 10th annual Texas Cook 'Em: High Steaks in Edinburg barbecue cook-off.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/17/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2015 6:44PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Boys and Girls Clubs of Edinburg Rio Grande Valley on the event of the organization's 45th anniversary.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/20/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2015 9:19AM
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Honoring La Union del Pueblo Entero (LUPE) for its service in the Rio Grande Valley.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 23 2015 4:13PM
Caption:
In memory of Celia Avila of Edinburg.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 23 2015 4:14PM
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Commemorating the 45th anniversary of Vera's King-O-Meats in Edinburg.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 23 2015 4:14PM
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Congratulating Mariachi Oro of Edinburg North High School on its invitation to perform at the 2015 Iguazú en Concierto.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/24/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 24 2015 10:37AM
Caption:
Honoring Francisco Barrientes of Edinburg for his service to his nation and his community.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/24/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 24 2015 10:38AM
Caption:
Congratulating Erick Hurtado of Ruben C. Rodriguez Elementary School, the 2014-2015 Campus Teacher of the Year.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/24/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 24 2015 10:39AM
Caption:
Congratulating Stan McKay of Edcouch-Elsa High School, the 2014-2015 Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District Secondary Teacher of the Year.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/24/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 24 2015 10:40AM
Caption:
Congratulating Viviana Rendon of the Jorge R. Gutierrez Early Childhood Center, the 2014-2015 Campus Teacher of the Year.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 23 2015 3:39PM
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Congratulating Mari Villarreal of Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary School, the 2014-2015 Campus Teacher of the Year.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 23 2015 3:38PM
Caption:
Congratulating Michael Rodriguez of Senator Carlos F. Truan Junior High School, the 2014-2015 Campus Teacher of the Year.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 23 2015 3:51PM
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Congratulating Oralia Olivarez of Santiago Garcia Elementary School, the 2014-2015 Campus Teacher of the Year.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 23 2015 3:59PM
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Congratulating Noemi Torres of John F. Kennedy Elementary School, the 2014-2015 Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District Elementary Teacher of the Year.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/24/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 24 2015 10:35AM
Caption:
Congratulating Evelyn Guerrero of PFC David Ybarra Middle School, the 2014-2015 Campus Teacher of the Year.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 23 2015 10:16AM
Caption:
Congratulating Cynthia M. Sakulenzki of McAllen on her 15th anniversary as president and CEO of the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Author:
Canales
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03/24/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 24 2015 9:59AM
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Honoring Aguilar's Meat Market on its 30th anniversary in Edinburg.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/16/2015 H Filed
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Commending the Honorable Leopoldo "Polo" Palacios on his service as mayor of Pharr.
Author:
Canales
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04/13/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2015 3:22PM
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Honoring Rodolfo "Rudy" Ramirez for his work in the Edinburg community.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:00PM
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Honoring Diana Anzaldua for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:04PM
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Honoring Yolanda Flores for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:04PM
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Honoring Tereso Jasso for his contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:04PM
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Honoring Eva Sandoval for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:04PM
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Honoring Noemi Escalante for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/19/2015 H Filed
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Honoring Evangelina Flores for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 5:40PM
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Honoring Rolando Sanchez for his contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 5:40PM
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Honoring Raymundo Rodriguez for his contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 5:41PM
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Honoring Irma Alamia for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 5:39PM
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Honoring Hector Gonzalez for his contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:10PM
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Honoring Maria Martinez for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:03PM
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Honoring Alda Rendon for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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06/01/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2015 10:33AM
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Honoring Maria Sandoval for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 4:24PM
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Honoring Ofelia Garza for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:02PM
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Honoring Maclovia Sanchez for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:02PM
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Honoring Judith Reeve for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 5:41PM
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Honoring Leocadita Pena for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:02PM
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Honoring Teresa Vina for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 5:40PM
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Honoring Ruben Guadarrama for his contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:01PM
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Honoring Rosa Stockwell for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:09PM
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Honoring Gloria Perez for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 5:40PM
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Honoring Virginia Ocana for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:10PM
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Honoring Lilia Perez for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:09PM
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Honoring Jose Salazar for his contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:09PM
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Honoring Cipriano Pena for his contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:09PM
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Honoring Maria Bonura for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:41PM
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Honoring Zulema Escobar for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:24PM
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Honoring Nelda Cantu for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:24PM
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Honoring Nora Garate for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:25PM
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Honoring Mario Lopez for his contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:25PM
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Honoring Robert Vina for his contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:26PM
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Honoring Rosie Banda for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:25PM
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Honoring Claret Pulido for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:26PM
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Honoring Esperanza Salinas for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:26PM
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Honoring Mary Saldana for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:26PM
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Honoring Raquel Flores for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/13/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2015 1:21PM
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Honoring Olivia Castilleja for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/13/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2015 1:20PM
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Honoring Jose Vasquez for his contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:27PM
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Honoring Viviana De Leon for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:21PM
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Honoring Ciria Reyna for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:22PM
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Honoring Elma Gonzalez for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:21PM
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Honoring Elma Ayala for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:21PM
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Honoring Hortencia Salazar for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:15PM
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Honoring Juanito Ramirez for his contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:16PM
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Honoring Gloria De Leon for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Canales
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04/30/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 30 2015 8:02AM
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Commemorating the TEAM MARIO Superheroes 5K Run for Autism and Buddy Fun Walk.
Author:
Canales
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05/25/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2015 3:50PM
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In memory of former Hidalgo County Commissioner Oscar L. Garza Jr. of Edinburg.
Author:
Canales
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06/03/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2015 11:59AM
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Congratulating Edwards Abstract and Title Company on its 135th anniversary.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
05/22/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2015 6:55PM
Caption:
Recognizing the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge for its significance as a port of entry.
Author:
Canales | Muñoz, Jr. | Guerra
Last Action:
06/04/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Honoring Jacqueline Sandoval for her participation in the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program.
Author:
Canales | Muñoz, Jr. | Guerra
Last Action:
06/04/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2015 10:06AM
Caption:
Honoring Lesley Andrea Marin for her participation in the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program.
Author:
Canales | Muñoz, Jr. | Guerra
Last Action:
06/04/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2015 10:08AM
Caption:
Honoring Carlos Aguayo for his participation in the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program.
Author:
Canales | Muñoz, Jr. | Guerra
Last Action:
06/04/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Honoring Shauna Miller for her participation in the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
06/03/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2015 8:00AM
Caption:
Commending Antonio M. Anguiano for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Terry Canales.
Joint Author (30):
Author:
Martinez, "Mando" | Canales
Last Action:
04/08/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
Author:
Guillen | Canales
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to certain lottery prize winners' choice to remain anonymous.
Author:
Fletcher | Canales | Bell | Pickett | Flynn
Sponsor:
Whitmire
Last Action:
06/15/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to an alternative means of payment of certain past due criminal fines and court costs.
Author:
Leach | Canales | Shaheen | Moody | Simpson
Sponsor:
Whitmire
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to creating the offense of voyeurism; providing a penalty.
Author:
White, James | Huberty | Johnson, Eric | Canales | Keough
Last Action:
05/05/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to eligibility for course credit and high school diplomas of students enrolled in educational programs provided by the Windham School District in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Author:
Walle | Canales
Last Action:
04/07/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to required workers' compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors.
Author:
Walle | Canales
Last Action:
04/07/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to injury and occupational disease reporting requirements for employers who do not obtain or otherwise provide workers' compensation insurance coverage; providing an administrative violation.
Author:
Longoria | Guerra | Canales
Last Action:
04/28/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to compensation under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act for damages to real property suffered as a result of a person evading arrest or detention.
Author:
Tinderholt | Wu | Canales
Last Action:
04/07/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to fingerprints collected by the Texas Department of Public Safety from an applicant for a driver's license or personal identification certificate and used for the department's image verification system.
Author:
Dale | Schaefer | Oliveira | Canales
Sponsor:
Taylor, Larry
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to unenforceable restrictive covenants regarding standby electric generators affecting residential homes.
Author:
Anchia | Keffer | Bohac | Rose | Canales
Sponsor:
West
Last Action:
06/20/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property used to collect, process, and deliver landfill-generated gas.
Author:
Blanco | Farias | Canales
Last Action:
05/07/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to regional coordinators within the veteran entrepreneur program.
Author:
Guerra | Martinez, "Mando" | Longoria | Muñoz, Jr. | Canales
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/10/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the Hidalgo County Healthcare District; decreasing the possible maximum rate of a tax.
Author:
Muñoz, Jr. | Canales | Guerra | Lucio III | Guillen
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a regional center for public safety excellence in the Rio Grande Valley.
Author:
Krause | Moody | Leach | Canales
Last Action:
05/14/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state.
Author:
Martinez, "Mando" | Canales
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the imposition of additional fees for filing civil cases and for recording certain documents in Hidalgo County.
Author:
Martinez, "Mando" | Muñoz, Jr. | Longoria | Canales
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/15/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District No. 18; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.
Author:
Geren | Canales
Last Action:
03/25/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the taking of an additional specimen of a person's blood on arrest for certain intoxication offenses.
Author:
Martinez, "Mando" | Herrero | Canales
Last Action:
05/14/2015 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to a postsecondary distance learning feasibility study conducted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Author:
Sheets | Anderson, Rodney | Canales | White, James | Wu
Sponsor:
Huffines
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating #txlege as the official hashtag of the Texas Legislature.
Author:
Sheets | Anderson, Rodney | Canales | White, James | Wu
Sponsor:
Huffines
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating #Texas as the official hashtag of Texas.
Author:
Sheets | Anderson, Rodney | Canales | White, James | Wu
Sponsor:
Huffines
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating #TexasToDo as the official state hashtag of Texas Tourism.
Author:
Guerra | Muñoz, Jr. | Martinez, "Mando" | Canales | Longoria
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/25/2015 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 25 2015 5:35PM
Caption:
Urging Hidalgo County to reduce its tax rate upon establishment of the Hidalgo County Healthcare District.
Author:
Guerra | Canales | Muñoz, Jr. | Longoria
Last Action:
02/19/2015 H Reported enrolled: Feb 19 2015 8:24AM
Caption:
In memory of McAllen Commissioner Scott Crane.
Author:
Guerra | Howard | Muñoz, Jr. | Canales | Longoria
Last Action:
05/23/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2015 12:09PM
Caption:
Honoring the individuals who are providing humanitarian assistance to immigrants in McAllen.
Author:
Guerra | Canales
Last Action:
03/02/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 2 2015 4:38PM
Caption:
Honoring Terri Drefke for her 25 years of service with the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley.
Author:
Muñoz, Jr. | Canales
Last Action:
03/02/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 2 2015 4:48PM
Caption:
Honoring the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley for its service.
Author:
Martinez, "Mando" | Canales | Longoria | Muñoz, Jr. | Guerra
Last Action:
02/19/2015 H Reported enrolled: Feb 19 2015 8:26AM
Caption:
Recognizing February 11, 2015, as Mid-Valley Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Guerra | Muñoz, Jr. | Canales | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action:
03/20/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2015 7:27AM
Caption:
Commending April Lopez of McAllen for her heroism in saving a man's life.
Author:
Muñoz, Jr. | Guerra | Canales | Martinez, "Mando" | Longoria
Last Action:
03/24/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 24 2015 10:43AM
Caption:
Recognizing the South Texas College Dual Enrollment Academies program on being named a 2014 Examples of Excelencia finalist.
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