Rep. Canales, who helped shape the Texas Property Tax Reform and Transparency Act of 2019, says measure returns “power to the people”
The Texas Property Tax Reform and Transparency Act of 2019, which was signed into law on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 by Gov. Greg Abbott, “returns power to the people” says Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, who attended the bill-signing ceremony in Austin, and was one of the 10 state lawmaker who shaped the final version of the legislation, which is an historic and sweeping measure that includes restraining increases in local property taxes on homes and businesses.
Governor signs bill by Rep. Canales that gives Texans powerful new rights during public comment portions of open meetings affecting scores of local governments
Legislation that would increase the legal rights of people to speak before the elected and appointed leaders of many governing bodies in the Lone Star State was signed into law on Monday, June 10, 2019 by Gov. Gregg Abbott, according to Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, the primary author of the measure.
Valley citrus industry could receive more than $124 million in federal funds through House Agricultural Appropriations legislation
More than $124 million in federal funds to help protect the Valley citrus industry against pests and disease, along with $110 million to help fight similar dangers against the Texas cattle business, have been secured by Congressman Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, in the Fiscal Year 20 appropriations bill being considered by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Rep. Canales, 55 Texas House members, call on President Trump to drop his threat to impose tariffs on Mexico
Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, joined with 55 of his colleagues in the Texas House of Representatives to urge President Trump to drop his threat to impose tariffs (financial penalties) on Mexican imports to the United States, otherwise the president’s action, which could come as soon as Monday, June 10, 2019.
“Justice delayed is justice denied” – two county courts at law for Hidalgo County will be created to handle growing number of cases, says Rep. Canales
As Hidalgo County’s population is quickly approaching almost 900,000, according to the most recent estimate by the U.S. Census Bureau, with that growth has come to the need for the area’s judicial system to keep up with the increases in criminal and civil cases, according to Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg.
Legislative update on University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and its School of Medicine to be included in “State of the University Address” by President Guy Bailey on Thursday, May 30
Less than a week after the 86th Texas Legislature in Austin finished its 140-day regular session, a legislative update on the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and its School of Medicine is anticipated to be featured in a “State of the University Address” by UTRGV President Guy Bailey on Thursday, May 30, 2019.
Sen. Hinojosa, Sen. Watson, Rep. Longoria pass legislation to help qualified, financially-needy students succeed at UTRGV School of Medicine
State legislation that would allow The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Medicine to participate in a statewide program that helps qualified, financially-needy students succeed has been approved by the Texas Legislature and is on the way to the governor for his action.
Genaro Tijerina, South Texas College alumnus, reaching the big time in U.S. broadcast journalism
Genaro Tijerina, a South Texas College alumnus and bilingual reporter in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – the fifth most populated city (1.6 million) in the United States – is in the studio and ready to start the day.
Statewide economic impact of Rep. Canales seen on two measures he successfully carried to help Port of Houston Authority and Houston Ship Channel
Noting that highways, airways, waterways, and railways are vital to economic prosperity and safety in the Lone Star State, Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, promised in January 2019 that he would be “ready, willing and able” to move forward with major transportation legislation at a statewide level.
Bringing new businesses, helping existing businesses, creating more jobs next to Bert Ogden Arena and H-E-B Park are top goals of successful legislation by Rep. Canales and Sen. Hinojosa
One of the top state legislative priorities for the City of Edinburg will soon be on the way to the governor for his approval, and with it, allowing plans to be set in motion to bring new businesses, help existing businesses, and create more jobs next to Bert Ogden Arena and H-E-B Park, Mayor Richard Molina has announced.




















