Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Terry Canales
85th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/25/2024

Number of Bills: 104

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (84):
HB 209 Author: Canales
Last Action: 05/11/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.

HB 211 Author: Canales
Last Action: 03/15/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the participation of students under the supervision of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department in University Interscholastic League sponsored activities.

HB 213 Author: Canales | Uresti, Tomas
Last Action: 04/25/2017 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to requirements regarding electronic access to instructional materials provided in printed book format purchased for public schools.

HB 214 Author: Canales
Sponsor: Burton
Last Action: 06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to a recording of certain proceedings of the Texas Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals and the publication of the recordings.

HB 215 Author: Canales
Last Action: 02/13/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 13 2017 3:06PM
Caption: Relating to the rights of certain defendants who successfully complete a term of community supervision.

HB 217 Author: Canales | Moody | Collier
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 05/18/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain persons to defer or abate the collection of ad valorem taxes on a person's residence homestead.

HB 229 Author: Canales
Last Action: 02/13/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 13 2017 3:06PM
Caption: Relating to the electronic recording and admissibility of certain custodial interrogations.

HB 230 Author: Canales
Last Action: 02/14/2017 H Referred to Economic & Small Business Development: Feb 14 2017 11:25AM
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of school bus drivers for unemployment compensation benefits.

HB 316 Author: Canales
Last Action: 04/17/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of another in capital felony cases.

HB 317 Author: Canales | Collier
Last Action: 05/01/2017 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports of employees and applicants for employment.

HB 318 Author: Canales
Last Action: 02/15/2017 H Referred to Appropriations: Feb 15 2017 12:01PM
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.

HB 319 Author: Canales
Last Action: 02/15/2017 H Referred to Higher Education: Feb 15 2017 12:01PM
Caption: Relating to a distance learning program at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law.

HB 320 Author: Canales
Last Action: 03/22/2017 H No action taken 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.

HB 321 Author: Canales
Last Action: 02/15/2017 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Feb 15 2017 12:01PM
Caption: Relating to the development of a statewide motor vehicle registration program to prevent transnational motor vehicle theft; authorizing fees.

HB 322 Author: Canales | Miller | Wilson | Shine | Blanco
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/12/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans and the waiver of fees and costs charged for the expunction and to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons for an order of nondisclosure.

HB 323 Author: Canales
Last Action: 03/29/2017 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the award of court costs, storage fees, and attorney's fees in a criminal asset forfeiture proceeding.

HB 324 Author: Canales
Last Action: 02/15/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 15 2017 12:01PM
Caption: Relating to the recording and disclosure of certain grand jury proceedings that involve a governmental employee.

HB 325 Author: Canales
Last Action: 02/15/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 15 2017 12:01PM
Caption: Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain nonviolent offenses.

HB 326 Author: Canales | Villalba | Rose | Alonzo | Nevárez
Last Action: 04/24/2017 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the payment of gratuities to certain employees.

HB 327 Author: Canales
Last Action: 02/15/2017 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Feb 15 2017 12:01PM
Caption: Relating to the sale of wine and beer on Sundays.

HB 341 Author: Canales
Last Action: 02/16/2017 H Referred to Higher Education: Feb 16 2017 11:33AM
Caption: Relating to requiring certain textbook publishers to offer electronic textbooks.

HB 342 Author: Canales
Last Action: 04/20/2017 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to notice provided to a court regarding certain defendants placed on state jail felony community supervision.

HB 343 Author: Canales | Guillen
Last Action: 02/16/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 16 2017 11:33AM
Caption: Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain disabled veterans and surviving spouses of certain disabled veterans.

HB 344 Author: Canales
Last Action: 05/03/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to criminal asset forfeiture proceedings.

HB 345 Author: Canales
Last Action: 02/15/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 15 2017 12:01PM
Caption: Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit.

HB 346 Author: Canales
Last Action: 02/15/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 15 2017 12:01PM
Caption: Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to an offense for which an indictment or information was dismissed with prejudice.

HB 347 Author: Canales | Miller | Lucio III | Blanco
Last Action: 05/11/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a pilot program for the issuance of digital identification.

HB 348 Author: Canales
Last Action: 03/29/2017 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the admissibility of evidence in an asset forfeiture proceeding and the seizure and forfeiture of certain property.

HB 349 Author: Canales | Capriglione
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 05/24/2017 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of certain information related to parades, concerts, or other entertainment events open to the general public that are paid for with public funds.

HB 350 Author: Canales
Last Action: 03/15/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods.

HB 351 Author: Canales | White | Collier | Leach | Murr
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses and to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state; increasing a criminal penalty.

HB 662 Author: Canales
Last Action: 02/27/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 27 2017 3:33PM
Caption: Relating to a credit toward payment of costs for a defendant confined in jail or other facility before sentencing.

HB 663 Author: Canales
Last Action: 02/27/2017 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Feb 27 2017 3:33PM
Caption: Relating to the ownership and disposition of official court reporter notes and transcripts; authorizing fees.

HB 664 Author: Canales
Last Action: 05/10/2017 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the release on bail of a defendant arrested following a violation of a condition of community supervision.

HB 665 Author: Canales
Last Action: 03/22/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirement that contractors verify compliance with wage payment laws in contracts with public bodies.

HB 666 Author: Canales
Last Action: 12/20/2016 H Filed
Caption: Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain nonviolent misdemeanor offenses.

HB 667 Author: Canales
Last Action: 05/01/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to prohibiting a person's waiver of a right to an expunction or to an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information with respect to a criminal offense.

HB 668 Author: Canales
Last Action: 02/27/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 27 2017 3:33PM
Caption: Relating to a special bill of review to reform a final judgment of forfeiture of a bail bond.

HB 669 Author: Canales | Moody | Collier
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 05/24/2017 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of a magistrate's name on certain signed orders.

HB 670 Author: Canales | Thompson, Senfronia | White | Dutton | Collier
Last Action: 05/08/2017 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain criminal offenses.

HB 822 Author: Canales | Klick | Geren | Moody | Leach
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

HB 1096 Author: Canales | Lozano
Last Action: 03/22/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to establish a policy and prevention and outreach program on campus sexual assault, family violence, and stalking.

HB 1097 Author: Canales
Last Action: 03/13/2017 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 13 2017 3:28PM
Caption: Relating to the expunction of records in residential eviction suits.

HB 1098 Author: Canales
Last Action: 04/24/2017 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the amount of late fees that may be charged to certain tenants.

HB 1099 Author: Canales | Turner | Faircloth | Longoria | Metcalf
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 06/01/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to a residential tenant's right to summon police or other emergency assistance.

HB 1100 Author: Canales
Last Action: 02/21/2017 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Feb 21 2017 12:03PM
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a permit to host a charity hunt outside the regular hunting season; authorizing the imposition of a fee.

HB 1668 Author: Canales
Last Action: 03/23/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the waiver of governmental immunity of a county or sheriff's department for claims arising from a final decision of certain civil service commissions.

HB 1717 Author: Canales
Last Action: 05/05/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to wind energy conversion systems and facilities and the rights of owners of land on which the systems and facilities are located; providing an administrative penalty.

HB 1742 Author: Canales
Last Action: 03/06/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 6 2017 3:34PM
Caption: Relating to the rights of certain defendants who successfully complete a term of community supervision.

HB 1743 Author: Canales
Last Action: 03/06/2017 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 6 2017 3:34PM
Caption: Relating to a study conducted by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System on court reporting.

HB 1823 Author: Canales
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to properly recorded diacritical marks in vital statistics records, driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and personal identification certificates.

HB 2526 Author: Canales
Last Action: 05/12/2017 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.

HB 2678 Author: Canales
Last Action: 03/30/2017 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 30 2017 1:18PM
Caption: Relating to a study on the creation of bilingual zones in certain areas of this state.

HB 2679 Author: Canales
Last Action: 03/23/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 23 2017 11:29AM
Caption: Relating to the use of certain previous convictions for enhancing the penalty for certain subsequent offenses.

HB 2680 Author: Canales
Last Action: 05/12/2017 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the creation and promulgation of certain standard forms for statewide use in criminal actions.

HB 2937 Author: Canales | Lozano | Longoria | Guerra | Lucio III
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 06/09/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a pilot program under which a licensed hospital may offer dual credit courses to public high school students.

HB 3235 Author: Canales | Muñoz, Jr.
Last Action: 03/30/2017 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 30 2017 1:18PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Hidalgo County.

HB 3400 Author: Canales
Last Action: 04/17/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to allowing the holder of a brewpub license to sell beer, ale, and malt liquor to certain qualified persons outside the state.

HB 3403 Author: Canales
Last Action: 04/03/2017 H Referred to Energy Resources: Apr 3 2017 3:34PM
Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to require that certain oil and gas operations be set back a certain distance from child-care facilities and schools.

HCR 121 Author: Canales
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 05/10/2017 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Salvador Sanchez Diaz of Edinburg.

HR 315 Author: Canales
Last Action: 02/08/2017 H Reported enrolled: Feb 8 2017 2:23PM
Caption: Recognizing February 7, 2017, as Run, Ride & Share Day.

HR 324 Author: Canales
Last Action: 02/27/2017 H Reported enrolled: Feb 27 2017 11:52AM
Caption: Congratulating Miranda Jasso on being crowned Miss PreTeen Galaxy 2017.

HR 326 Author: Canales
Last Action: 02/27/2017 H Reported enrolled: Feb 27 2017 11:59AM
Caption: Congratulating Nola Maresh of Edinburg on being crowned Little Miss Galaxy 2017.

HR 555 Author: Canales
Last Action: 03/03/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 3 2017 9:02PM
Caption: Congratulating Angelisa Rendon on being named the 2017 Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg Rio Grande Valley and the South Texas Area Council.

HR 617 Author: Canales
Last Action: 03/07/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 7 2017 6:59PM
Caption: Honoring artist Marco Govea of McAllen.

HR 967 Author: Canales
Last Action: 04/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2017 4:44PM
Caption: In memory of former United States congressman Eligio "Kika" de la Garza.

HR 968 Author: Canales
Last Action: 04/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2017 8:31PM
Caption: In memory of Leonardo V. Camarillo of Edinburg.

HR 969 Author: Canales
Last Action: 04/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2017 5:12PM
Caption: Congratulating Fernando Castillo of the Donna Independent School District on his receipt of the 2017 Superintendent's Award from Abydos Learning International.

HR 970 Author: Canales
Last Action: 04/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2017 5:13PM
Caption: Congratulating principal Celia Martinez of J. W. Caceres Elementary School on being named 2015-2016 Administrator of the Year by the Texas Educational Support Staff Association.

HR 971 Author: Canales
Last Action: 04/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2017 5:14PM
Caption: Congratulating three students from Johnny G. Economedes High School in Edinburg on their selection as 2017 Texas All-State Orchestra members by the Texas Music Educators Association.

HR 972 Author: Canales
Last Action: 04/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2017 4:42PM
Caption: Commending South Texas College, the City of Pharr, and the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD for creating the Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence.

HR 973 Author: Canales
Last Action: 04/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2017 1:29PM
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Veronica Estrada of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on her receipt of a McGraw Hill Distinguished Scholar Award.

HR 974 Author: Canales
Last Action: 04/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2017 1:47PM
Caption: Commending Bert Guerra for his efforts to preserve the spirit of the historic Cine El Rey in McAllen.

HR 975 Author: Canales
Last Action: 04/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2017 1:44PM
Caption: Congratulating Lamar Academy students Juan Pablo Flanagan, Sabrina Benitez, and Sofia Escobar on having their science experiment selected for the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program Mission 9.

HR 976 Author: Canales
Last Action: 04/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2017 2:17PM
Caption: Congratulating the Edinburg Consolidated ISD for having 16 elementary schools earn all the TEA distinction designations for which they were eligible.

HR 1025 Author: Canales | Keough | Nevárez | Guerra | Raymond
Last Action: 05/05/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 5 2017 8:19AM
Caption: Urging Congress to recognize the importance of trade between Texas and Mexico.

HR 1173 Author: Canales
Last Action: 04/03/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2017 2:27PM
Caption: Recognizing March 30, 2017, as Rio Grande International Trade Day at the State Capitol.

HR 1941 Author: Canales
Last Action: 05/18/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2017 1:48PM
Caption: Congratulating Jose Perez of the Pharr Fire Department on being named Firefighter of the Year by the Rio Grande Valley Firefighter's and Fire Marshals' Association.

HR 1942 Author: Canales
Last Action: 05/18/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2017 1:49PM
Caption: Congratulating Arnoldo F. Benavides on his retirement as principal of Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School in Edinburg.

HR 1943 Author: Canales
Last Action: 05/18/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2017 1:45PM
Caption: Congratulating Mariachi Oro from McAllen High School on its success at the 2017 UIL State Mariachi Festival.

HR 1944 Author: Canales
Last Action: 05/18/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2017 1:44PM
Caption: Congratulating the PSJA Memorial Early College High School film team on winning the state championship title in the Division 2 Documentary category at the 2017 UIL State Film Contest.

HR 2048 Author: Canales
Last Action: 05/29/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2017 1:34PM
Caption: Commending Carlos Pimentel for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Terry Canales.

HR 2049 Author: Canales
Last Action: 05/29/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2017 1:35PM
Caption: Commending Julissa Cantu on her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Terry Canales.

HR 2110 Author: Canales
Last Action: 05/29/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2017 1:31PM
Caption: Commending Alfred Breuer for his service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Terry Canales.

Joint Author (20):
HB 16 Author: Lozano | Canales | Zerwas | Howard | Davis, Sarah
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 05/21/2017 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking at public and private postsecondary educational institutions.

HB 34 Author: Smithee | Moody | Canales
Sponsor: Perry
Last Action: 06/12/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions.

HB 50 Author: White | Bernal | Canales
Last Action: 02/13/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 13 2017 3:06PM
Caption: Relating to the discharge or waiver of fines and costs imposed on indigent defendants.

HB 281 Author: Howard | Guillen | Canales | Alvarado | Stickland
Sponsor: Huffman
Last Action: 06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to establishing a statewide electronic tracking system for evidence of a sex offense.

HB 607 Author: Minjarez | Canales
Last Action: 04/17/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a court's continuing jurisdiction to handle the disposition of a felony case.

HB 792 Author: Capriglione | Canales
Last Action: 04/24/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the exception from disclosure under the public information law for information related to competition or bidding.

HB 793 Author: Capriglione | Clardy | Israel | Canales
Last Action: 04/24/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the definition of a governmental body for the purposes of the public information law.

HB 805 Author: Dale | Canales
Last Action: 05/01/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the admissibility of evidence in an asset forfeiture proceeding and the seizure and forfeiture of certain property.

HB 1819 Author: Springer | Dale | Canales | Moody | Capriglione
Sponsor: Perry
Last Action: 05/26/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct with respect to a firearm silencer.

HB 2059 Author: Phillips | Canales
Sponsor: Hughes
Last Action: 06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the expunction of certain convictions or arrests of a minor for certain alcohol-related offenses.

HB 2120 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Canales
Last Action: 03/23/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to good conduct time earned by certain inmates and the consideration of release on parole for those inmates.

HB 2351 Author: Nevárez | Canales
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 05/24/2017 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the investigation of fire fighters employed by certain municipalities.

HB 2640 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Smithee | Reynolds | Canales
Last Action: 05/06/2017 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a penalty for contempt of court.

HB 3013 Author: Martinez, "Mando" | Canales | Guillen
Last Action: 05/04/2017 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to incentives to encourage landowners to destroy, remove, or treat citrus trees located in a pest management zone.

HB 3150 Author: Burns | Leach | Canales | Thierry
Last Action: 05/11/2017 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to a merchant allowing a person suspected of committing or attempting to commit theft to complete a theft education program.

HB 3587 Author: Zedler | Lozano | Sheffield | Canales
Last Action: 04/27/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to industrial hemp; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.

HB 3900 Author: Neave | Canales
Last Action: 03/31/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 31 2017 11:45AM
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the expunction of arrest records and files.

HR 821 Author: Guerra | King, Tracy O. | Canales | Muñoz, Jr. | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 03/27/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2017 8:49PM
Caption: Commemorating the posthumous induction of Enrique E. Guerra into the Hall of Great Westerners at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.

HR 963 Author: Guerra | Martinez, "Mando" | Muñoz, Jr. | Guillen | Canales
Last Action: 04/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2017 4:53PM
Caption: In memory of former United States congressman Eligio "Kika" de la Garza.

HR 1551 Author: Muñoz, Jr. | Martinez, "Mando" | Guerra | Canales
Last Action: 05/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2017 1:52PM
Caption: In memory of former United States congressman Eligio "Kika" de la Garza.

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