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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 3863 — Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to certain federal officers or agents. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 981 — Relating to the offense of money laundering. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3810 — Relating to the residential building codes of municipalities. | Nay | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4513 — Relating to employing and training mental health professionals for the mental health program for veterans. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 464 — Relating to certain procedures for and relief that may be granted pursuant to an application for a writ of habeas corpus. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3088 — Relating to an exemption for certain purchasing personnel of the Texas Department of Transportation from training on state purchasing. | Nay | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2536 — Relating to transparency related to drug costs. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 723 — Relating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality obtain or develop updated water availability models for… | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3147 — Relating to a cancer clinical trial participation program. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1493 — Relating to weight limitations for over-the-road buses. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1320 — Relating to the operation of, participation in, and effects of successful completion of a mental health court program. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 324 — Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of improper relationship between educator and student. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3001 — Relating to the fiscal transparency of special purpose districts and other political subdivisions. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1793 — Relating to purchasing and contracting by governmental entities; authorizing fees. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1791 — Relating to the carrying of handguns by license holders on property owned or leased by a governmental entity. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2784 — Relating to the creation of the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program. | Nay | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2931 — Relating to the administration of an examination and issuance of a temporary receipt for a driver's license by an entity other than the… | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 306 — Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 975 — Relating to training requirements for a member of the board of trustees of an independent school district. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2205 — Relating to the informal dispute resolution process for certain disputes between the Health and Human Services Commission and long-term… | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 737 — Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for classroom teachers and retired classroom teachers; imposing a fee. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2463 — Relating to the deposit and allocation of certain funds to the horse industry escrow account and to the maximum balance of that account. | Nay | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3390 — Relating to caregivers for certain children, including the identification of caregivers for children in the conservatorship of the… | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2020 — Relating to the release of defendants on bail. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2143 — Relating to the eligibility of a first responder for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder. | Yea | May 10, 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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