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Cole Hefner
TX House District 5
Office record: openstates/people CC0-1.0
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 83Criminal Justice & Policing 39Civil Rights & Liberties 33Economy & Taxes 24Healthcare 24Education 20Labor & Employment 17Gun Policy 14Transportation & Infrastructure 14Elections & Voting 12Social Services & Welfare 12Abortion & Reproductive Rights 10Environment & Energy 10Agriculture 8Housing 7Technology & Privacy 6Other 5Banking & Finance 2Veterans Affairs 2Foreign Policy & Trade 1Immigration 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX House District 5 current
Texas |
Republican | Jan 10, 2017 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,564 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 1048 — Relating to the use of a county early voting polling place by a political subdivision. | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 72 — Relating to the provision of Medicaid benefits to certain children formerly in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and… | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2729 — Relating to the administration, duties, and operation of the Edwards Aquifer Authority; authorizing a fee. | Nay | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 16 — Relating to the enforcement of the rights of a living unborn child after an abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal… | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 963 — Relating to the availability of school district trustee information on the Internet and a review of the essential knowledge and skills of… | Nay | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1343 — Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of improper contact with a victim and to protective orders for victims of certain… | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2261 — Relating to the physician education loan repayment program. | Nay | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2758 — Relating to changing the eligibility of persons charged with certain offenses to receive community supervision, including deferred… | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2586 — Relating to political contributions and political expenditures made to or by political committees or other persons. | Not voting | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 771 — Relating to the placement of warning signs in areas where the use of a wireless communication device is prohibited. | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1277 — Relating to authorizing a wellness and success center fee at the University of Houston-Downtown. | Nay | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2348 — Relating to the prohibition of certain employment discrimination regarding an employee who is a volunteer emergency responder. | Nay | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2050 — Relating to consent requirements for the prescription of certain psychoactive medications to residents of nursing facilities and related… | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1028 — Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for certain offenses committed in a disaster area or an evacuated area. | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4531 — Relating to the rights and treatment of and services provided to certain adult sexual assault survivors. | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4635 — Relating to the creation of the Orchard Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose… | Nay | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1949 — Relating to the criteria for awarding adult education and literacy program performance incentive funds. | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2048 — Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; eliminating program… | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2757 — Relating to the rule of decision in a court of this state. | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2065 — Relating to authorizing a waiver of certain state park fees for certain children and the use of general revenue appropriations for the… | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1244 — Relating to the United States history end-of-course assessment instrument administered to public high school students and reporting… | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1421 — Relating to cybersecurity of voter registration lists and other election-related documents, systems, and technology. | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2409 — Relating to the Internet domain name used by a website that sells tickets to events. | Nay | May 22, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 237 — Relating to the criteria for review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of an agency that licenses an occupation. | Yea | May 22, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2452 — Relating to the provision by the Texas Water Development Board of financial assistance for the development of certain projects in… | Nay | May 22, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (60 as lead sponsor)
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HB 3956
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Relating to the testimony of a person with a disability in certain criminal cases.
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HB 1959
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Relating to the transportation or storage of a firearm or ammunition by a handgun license holder in a private school parking area.
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HB 503
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Relating to the regulation of raw milk and raw milk products.
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HB 2750
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Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
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HB 4497
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Relating to protecting freedom of conscience from government discrimination for businesses and other persons.
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HR 46
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In memory of Louise Herrington Ornelas of Tyler.
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HB 4007
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Relating to payment card skimmers and the creation of a payment card fraud center; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
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HB 3231
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Relating to the regulation of firearms, air guns, knives, ammunition, or firearm or air gun supplies or accessories by a county or municipality.
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SB 1663
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Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property; providing civil penalties.
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SB 27
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Relating to recovery of damages, attorney's fees, and costs related to frivolous claims and regulatory actions by state agencies.
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