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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 4071 — Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by… | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1276 — Relating to an agreement between a school district and public institution of higher education to provide a dual credit program to high… | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 621 — Relating to the transfer of the regulation of plumbing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, following recommendations of… | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 21 — Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products. | Nay | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 944 — Relating to the public information law. | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1113 — Relating to a waiver authorizing the application of pesticides for mosquito control by certain municipal or county employees in an… | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2867 — Relating to the creation of the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1928 — Relating to a certificate of merit in certain actions against certain licensed or registered professionals. | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1483 — Relating to a pilot program for assisting certain recipients of public benefits to gain permanent self-sufficiency. | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 709 — Relating to the allocation and use of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education. | Nay | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 442 — Relating to a disclosure regarding flood coverage under a commercial or residential property insurance policy. | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1063 — Relating to the operation of the Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association. | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 683 — Relating to the licensing and regulation of pharmacists and pharmacies. | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 646 — Relating to approval for purchases of property or construction projects by a state agency with self-directed semi-independent status. | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3106 — Relating to a requirement that law enforcement agencies enter into a certain database information related to investigations of sexual… | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 475 — Relating to an advisory body on the security of the electric grid. | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 362 — Relating to court-ordered mental health services. | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1142 — Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties. | Nay | May 14, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 747 — Relating to the administration of the newborn screening program. | Yea | May 14, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 14 — Relating to broadband service or facilities provided by an electric cooperative. | Yea | May 14, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 27 — Relating to recovery of damages, attorney's fees, and costs related to frivolous claims and regulatory actions by state agencies. | Yea | May 14, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 198 — Relating to payment for the use of a highway toll project. | Yea | May 14, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 979 — Relating to including cuttings as a form of propagation for citrus budwood and citrus nursery stock certification programs. | Yea | May 14, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 479 — Relating to the inclusion in the definition of a medical and dental unit of the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin… | Yea | May 14, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1628 — Relating to the authority of coastal counties to adopt certain rules for island parks, beach parks, and public beaches; creating a criminal… | Yea | May 14, 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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