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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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| SB 12 — Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state. | Nay | Aug 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 14 — Relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water… | Yea | Aug 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HJR 1 — Proposing a constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense prescribed by the… | Yea | Aug 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 12 — Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state. | Yea | Aug 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 16 — Relating to real property theft and real property fraud; establishing recording requirements for certain documents concerning real… | Yea | Aug 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3 — Relating to outdoor warning sirens in flash flood-prone areas. | Yea | Aug 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 12 — Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state. | Yea | Aug 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 16 — Relating to real property theft and real property fraud; establishing recording requirements for certain documents concerning real… | Yea | Aug 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 17 — Relating to the requirements regarding notice of certain property tax-related information to be provided by taxing units and appraisal… | Yea | Aug 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 18 — Relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain dams or… | Yea | Aug 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 10 — Relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain taxing units. | Yea | Aug 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 27 — Relating to a groundwater study of certain aquifers underlying the territory of the Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation… | Yea | Aug 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 16 — Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state… | Yea | Aug 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 10 — Relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain taxing units. | Yea | Aug 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 23 — Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain nonprofit corporations, located in a populous county, and… | Yea | Aug 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 17 — Relating to the requirements regarding notice of certain property tax-related information to be provided by taxing units and appraisal… | Yea | Aug 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1 — Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties. | Yea | Aug 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1 — Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties. | Yea | Aug 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 22 — Relating to the authority of the comptroller to provide funding for the deployment and operation of certain emergency communication… | Yea | Aug 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3 — Relating to the interoperability of emergency communication equipment and infrastructure in this state, including the creation and… | Yea | Aug 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 22 — Relating to the authority of the comptroller to provide funding for the deployment and operation of certain emergency communication… | Yea | Aug 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 20 — Relating to measures to prevent and reduce fraudulent charitable solicitations and theft during declared disasters, including establishing… | Yea | Aug 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 20 — Relating to measures to prevent and reduce fraudulent charitable solicitations and theft during declared disasters, including establishing… | Yea | Aug 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3 — Relating to the interoperability of emergency communication equipment and infrastructure in this state, including the creation and… | Yea | Aug 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5 — Relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and preparedness and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding… | Yea | Aug 21, 2025 | 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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