Terry Canales

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Terry Canales
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 40th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 8, 2013
Preceded by	Aaron Peña
Personal details
Born	(1979-01-01) January 1, 1979 (age 45) Edinburg, Texas, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Erica
Children	5 children
Residence	Edinburg
Alma mater	St. Mary's University School of Law (JD)
Occupation	Attorney

Terry Canales is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, serving since 2013. Terry Canales was born in Hidalgo County and is a native of South Texas. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2012 to represent District 40, which encompasses the heart of Hidalgo County. The cities within District 40 include Edinburg (Hidalgo County Seat), Elsa, North Pharr, San Carlos, La Blanca, Faysville, and portions of McAllen and Weslaco.^[1]