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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 88 — Relating to an election ballot. | Nay | May 22, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1454 — Relating to the ownership, sale, lease, and disposition of property and management of assets of an open-enrollment charter school. | Yea | May 22, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1219 — Relating to human trafficking signs at certain transportation hubs. | Yea | May 22, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 535 — Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a license holder on the premises of certain places of religious worship. | Yea | May 21, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1525 — Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain property and services. | Yea | May 21, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 25 — Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education. | Yea | May 21, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2212 — Relating to the maintenance and operation of certain projects by certain drainage districts. | Yea | May 21, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 633 — Relating to an initiative to increase the capacity of local mental health authorities to provide access to mental health services in… | Yea | May 21, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 719 — Relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of murder and providing for the prosecution of that… | Yea | May 21, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1238 — Relating to the admission, examination, and discharge of a person for mental health services. | Nay | May 21, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2182 — Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program. | Nay | May 21, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 139 — Relating to a notice of educational rights for certain student evaluations. | Yea | May 21, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1978 — Relating to the protection of membership in, affiliation with, and support provided to religious organizations. | Yea | May 21, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 37 — Relating to a prohibition on the use of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for… | Yea | May 21, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 749 — Relating to level of care designations for hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal care. | Yea | May 21, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 530 — Relating to civil and administrative penalties assessed or imposed for violations of laws protecting drinking water, public water supplies… | Nay | May 21, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 772 — Relating to evidence in certain civil actions of a person's failure to forbid handguns on certain property. | Yea | May 21, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 531 — Relating to the sources of funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan. | Nay | May 21, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 11 — Relating to policies, procedures, and measures for school safety and mental health promotion in public schools and the creation of the… | Nay | May 21, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2111 — Relating to the Health and Human Services Commission developing a plan to contract with a public institution of higher education to operate… | Yea | May 21, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1091 — Relating to vehicles eligible for veteran toll discount programs. | Yea | May 21, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1834 — Relating to a study and pilot program regarding the use of incentives to purchase certain fruits or vegetables under the supplemental… | Nay | May 21, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1621 — Relating to certain rural medical facilities; requiring a license; authorizing fees and taxes. | Yea | May 21, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2293 — Relating to the applicability of certain laws to and admission procedures for open-enrollment charter schools. | Yea | May 21, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 667 — Relating to probate and guardianship matters and certain procedures for persons who are incapacitated or have a mental illness. | Yea | May 21, 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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