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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 2041 — Relating to the regulation of freestanding emergency medical care facilities. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1848 — Relating to prevention of communicable diseases in certain long-term care facilities. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4296 — Relating to the regulation of plumbing, including the requirements to obtain a tradesman plumber-limited license. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3980 — Relating to a requirement that the Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council prepare a report regarding suicide rates in this state… | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1131 — Relating to the creation of a state financing program administered by the Texas Public Finance Authority to assist certain school districts… | Nay | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 441 — Relating to requiring the Texas Workforce Commission to pay the cost of taking a high school equivalency examination for certain… | Nay | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 586 — Relating to the training of peace officers for family violence and sexual assault assignments. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2246 — Relating to the fiduciary status of a directed trust advisor. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2737 — Relating to judicial guidance related to child protective services cases and juvenile cases. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1548 — Relating to the operation of golf carts, neighborhood electric vehicles, and off-highway vehicles; authorizing fees. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3016 — Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a license holder in a motor vehicle. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2747 — Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy. | Nay | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 354 — Relating to exemption of certain firefighters and police officers from jury service. | Nay | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2303 — Relating to the definition of a bet for purposes of gambling criminal offenses. | Nay | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1532 — Relating to the regulation of certain health organizations certified by the Texas Medical Board; providing an administrative penalty… | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4306 — Relating to border security infrastructure enhancement projects and the creation of a fund to pay for those projects; allocating the… | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2625 — Relating to creating the criminal offense of fraudulent use or possession of credit card or debit card information. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 882 — Relating to the duration of a bingo occasion. | Yea | May 2, 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… | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1059 — Relating to a biennial report on stormwater infrastructure in this state. | Nay | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 888 — Relating to creating the criminal offense of misrepresenting a child as a family member at a port of entry. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2945 — Relating to payment card skimmers on motor fuel dispensers and to creating a payment fraud fusion center; imposing civil penalties… | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2454 — Relating to continuing education requirements for certain health professionals regarding pain management and the prescribing of opioids. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4150 — Relating to safety and inspection requirements for certain utilities that provide electricity. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2363 — Relating to permitting certain foster homes to store firearms and ammunition in the same locked location. | Yea | May 2, 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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