Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Terry Canales
83rd Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/29/2024

Number of Bills: 75

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (39):
HB 348 Author: Canales
Last Action: 02/27/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to ethics training for legislators and certain other state officers and employees.

HB 349 Author: Canales
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to electronically filing any court document in a criminal case in Hidalgo County.

HB 350 Author: Canales
Last Action: 02/11/2013 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to allowing defendants access to certain evidence of the state in criminal cases.

HB 351 Author: Canales
Last Action: 04/08/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the tax exemption for permanent hotel residents.

HB 523 Author: Canales
Last Action: 04/22/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the purchase of energy drinks under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

HB 703 Author: Canales
Last Action: 04/08/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the hours of sale for liquor.

HB 940 Author: Canales
Last Action: 04/15/2013 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to providing for legislative information on the Internet in Spanish.

HB 1095 Author: Canales
Last Action: 03/21/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of school bus drivers for unemployment compensation benefits.

HB 1096 Author: Canales
Last Action: 04/24/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the electronic recording of certain custodial interrogations.

HB 1212 Author: Canales
Last Action: 03/27/2013 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the tax rate for contributions under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act applicable to wages paid to certain honorably discharged veterans; changing the rate of a tax.

HB 1344 Author: Canales
Last Action: 05/10/2013 H Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain nonviolent offenses.

HB 1441 Author: Canales
Last Action: 05/06/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to accounting and payoff statements for certain seller-financed residential loans; providing a penalty.

HB 1747 Author: Canales | Guillen
Last Action: 04/18/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a packaging notice for new firearms and firearm ammunition; imposing a criminal penalty.

HB 1767 Author: Canales | Lozano
Last Action: 05/02/2013 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the designation of a segment of U.S. Highway 281 in Jim Wells County as the Lt. General Marc Cisneros Highway.

HB 1768 Author: Canales
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to identification requirements for certain fire hydrants and flush valves.

HB 2090 Author: Canales
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to a written statement made by an accused as a result of custodial interrogation.

HB 2091 Author: Canales | Walle | Lucio III
Last Action: 04/16/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to an executory contract for the conveyance of real property; providing a penalty.

HB 2988 Author: Canales
Last Action: 05/03/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the disclosure of certain information and evidence by a prosecutor in a criminal case.

HB 2989 Author: Canales
Last Action: 04/23/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the rights of certain defendants who successfully complete a term of community supervision.

HB 2990 Author: Canales | Farias
Last Action: 05/03/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to collection costs that may be imposed in connection with certain delinquent ad valorem taxes owed by disabled veterans.

HB 2991 Author: Canales
Last Action: 04/30/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
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.

HB 3631 Author: Canales
Last Action: 05/07/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to rules concerning unused supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.

HB 3632 Author: Canales
Last Action: 05/03/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
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.

HB 3633 Author: Canales
Last Action: 05/07/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to access to personal information about jurors in a criminal trial.

HCR 47 Author: Canales | Guerra
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 05/10/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending Ciro Treviño on his legacy of public service.

HCR 105 Author: Canales | Guerra | Longoria
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 05/10/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Judge Noe Gonzalez of the 370th District Court in Hidalgo County for his professional achievements and civic contributions.

HR 261 Author: Canales
Last Action: 01/31/2013 H Reported enrolled: Jan 31 2013 3:24PM
Caption: Recognizing January 31, 2013, as Region One Day at the State Capitol.

HR 262 Author: Canales | Longoria
Last Action: 01/31/2013 H Reported enrolled: Jan 31 2013 3:23PM
Caption: Recognizing January 31, 2013, as Edcouch-Elsa Day at the State Capitol.

HR 437 Author: Canales
Last Action: 02/28/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 28 2013 9:57AM
Caption: Honoring David Chavana for his efforts to promote health and fitness among his fellow Edinburg residents.

HR 438 Author: Canales
Last Action: 03/11/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 11 2013 12:20PM
Caption: Recognizing April 1, 2013, as Migrant Farmworker Day at the State Capitol.

HR 439 Author: Canales
Last Action: 02/28/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 28 2013 10:01AM
Caption: Honoring Roberto Pulido for his accomplishments in the music industry.

HR 627 Author: Canales
Last Action: 03/14/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 14 2013 2:46PM
Caption: In memory of Mayor Pro Tempore Noe Garza of Edinburg.

HR 1431 Author: Canales
Last Action: 04/24/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 24 2013 8:04AM
Caption: Recognizing April 23, 2013, as Migrant Farmworker Day at the State Capitol.

HR 2458 Author: Canales
Last Action: 05/26/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2013 7:10PM
Caption: Honoring Dr. Robert Nelsen on his distinguished service as president of The University of Texas--Pan American.

HR 2459 Author: Canales
Last Action: 05/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2013 6:39PM
Caption: Honoring former State Representative Aaron Pena, Jr., for his legislative service.

HR 2599 Author: Canales
Last Action: 05/29/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2013 9:35AM
Caption: Commending Noe Andres Gonzalez for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Terry Canales.

HR 2600 Author: Canales
Last Action: 05/29/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2013 4:51PM
Caption: Honoring Emily Campbell for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Terry Canales.

HR 2601 Author: Canales
Last Action: 05/26/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2013 11:52PM
Caption: Commending Jonathan Gonzalez-Smith for his service as legislative director with the office of State Representative Terry Canales.

HR 2759 Author: Canales
Last Action: 05/27/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2013 3:41AM
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1768.

Joint Author (36):
HB 78 Author: Simpson | Hilderbran | Thompson, Senfronia | Lucio III | Canales
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the exemption from the sales and use tax for certain coins and precious metals.

HB 82 Author: McClendon | Guillen | Canales | Howard | Darby
Last Action: 04/26/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a single common course numbering system for public institutions of higher education in this state.

HB 166 Author: McClendon | Moody | Canales | Crownover | Leach
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Co-sponsor authorized
Caption: Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate convictions after exoneration and to prevent wrongful convictions.

HB 230 Author: Isaac | Canales | Guillen | Flynn | Price
Last Action: 02/07/2013 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for a limited period.

HB 421 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Canales
Last Action: 03/19/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the hours of sale for liquor.

HB 442 Author: Muñoz, Jr. | Guillen | Canales | Guerra
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the recognition of a portion of U.S. Highway 83 as a memorial to Trooper Eduardo Chavez.

HB 475 Author: Walle | Canales
Last Action: 03/05/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to required workers' compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors.

HB 507 Author: Guillen | Canales
Last Action: 03/28/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the discharge of a firearm across the property line of an educational facility; providing criminal penalties.

HB 531 Author: Lozano | Canales | Muñoz, Jr. | Menéndez | Lucio III
Last Action: 02/13/2013 H Referred to Pensions
Caption: Relating to a cost-of-living increase applicable to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 532 Author: Lozano | Canales
Last Action: 02/13/2013 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of obstruction of or retaliation against a process server.

HB 665 Author: Martinez, "Mando" | Muñoz, Jr. | Canales
Last Action: 04/17/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of the Texas Enterprise Fund for veterans hospitals.

HB 801 Author: Muñoz, Jr. | Guillen | Canales | Lucio III
Last Action: 05/08/2013 S Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Caption: Relating to the discharge of a firearm across the property line of a school.

HB 854 Author: Lucio III | Canales | Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action: 02/18/2013 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to exempting books purchased by university and college students from the sales tax for a limited period.

HB 889 Author: Fallon | Callegari | Gonzalez, Naomi | Reynolds | Canales
Last Action: 05/09/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain governmental bodies make audio and video recordings of open meetings available on the Internet.

HB 1000 Author: Oliveira | Branch | Canales | Guerra | Longoria
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 05/16/2013 H Senate Amendments Analysis distributed: May 16 2013 5:01PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of a new university in South Texas within The University of Texas System.

HB 1090 Author: Martinez, "Mando" | Lucio III | Canales
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the creation of Texas Task Force 1 Type 3 Rio Grande Valley and authorizing the creation of a Texas Task Force 2 by certain municipalities.

HB 1110 Author: Nevárez | Canales | Cortez
Last Action: 05/07/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to installment payments of the ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of certain individuals.

HB 1179 Author: Lozano | Canales
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 05/20/2013 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 20 2013 5:21PM
Caption: Relating to the payment of restitution for the taking of wildlife resources without the property owner's consent.

HB 1422 Author: Geren | Canales
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/24/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the reporting in a lobbyist registration of certain persons from whom compensation or reimbursement is received.

HB 1562 Author: Harless | Canales
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to notice provided when a bail bond surety is in default.

HB 1960 Author: Cortez | Moody | Canales
Sponsor: Campbell
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to reciprocity for emergency medical services personnel certification for certain United States military personnel.

HB 1973 Author: Lucio III | Larson | Isaac | Canales
Sponsor: Hegar
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the provision of water by a public utility or water supply or sewer service corporation for use in fire suppression.

HB 1993 Author: Guillen | Canales
Last Action: 03/06/2013 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption: Relating to the discharge of a firearm across the property line of an educational facility and educating hunters on that subject; providing criminal penalties.

HB 2371 Author: Leach | Canales | Hughes | Carter | Moody
Last Action: 05/10/2013 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to creating the offense of voyeurism; providing a penalty.

HB 2424 Author: Martinez, "Mando" | Muñoz, Jr. | Canales
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the designation of the part of U.S. Highway 83 Business in Hidalgo and Cameron Counties as a portion of the national Purple Heart Trail.

HB 2530 Author: Guerra | Martinez, "Mando" | Canales | Muñoz, Jr. | Longoria
Last Action: 04/09/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain fees charged for adjudication of claims under health benefit plans.

HB 3030 Author: Fletcher | Canales | King, Phil | Pickett | Lavender
Last Action: 05/09/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to alternative means of payment of certain fines.

HB 3948 Author: Guerra | Martinez, "Mando" | Muñoz, Jr. | Longoria | Canales
Last Action: 05/08/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to procedures for the dissolution of the Hidalgo County Water Improvement District No. 3.

HJR 50 Author: Isaac | Carter | Cortez | Canales | Sheets
Last Action: 04/22/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who dies while on active duty.

HJR 147 Author: Guerra | Muñoz, Jr. | Longoria | Canales | Martinez, "Mando"
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 05/21/2013 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the constitutional provision authorizing the creation of a hospital district in Hidalgo County.

HR 273 Author: Muñoz, Jr. | Guerra | Canales | Longoria | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 02/06/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 6 2013 2:56PM
Caption: Welcoming members of Leadership Mission to the State Capitol.

HR 305 Author: Guerra | Muñoz, Jr. | Canales | Longoria | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 02/05/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 5 2013 8:10PM
Caption: Recognizing February 5, 2013, as McAllen Day at the State Capitol.

HR 368 Author: Muñoz, Jr. | Guerra | Longoria | Martinez, "Mando" | Canales
Last Action: 02/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2013 9:50AM
Caption: Recognizing February 19, 2013, as Mission Day at the State Capitol.

HR 603 Author: Martinez, "Mando" | Canales | Muñoz, Jr. | Guerra | Longoria
Last Action: 02/28/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 28 2013 9:59AM
Caption: Recognizing February 27, 2013, as Mid-Valley Day at the State Capitol.

HR 1264 Author: Muñoz, Jr. | Martinez, "Mando" | Guerra | Longoria | Canales
Last Action: 04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 8:47AM
Caption: Honoring South Texas College on its receipt of the Leah Meyer Austin Award from the national nonprofit Achieving the Dream.

HR 1615 Author: Muñoz, Jr. | Longoria | Martinez, "Mando" | Guerra | Canales
Last Action: 04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 3:44PM
Caption: Recognizing April 22, 2013, as Palmview Day at the State Capitol.

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