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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 2817 — Relating to the contractual relationship between a pharmacist or pharmacy and a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager. | Yea | May 1, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2402 — Relating to the eligibility of certain events to receive funding through the Major Events Reimbursement Program. | Nay | May 1, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2041 — Relating to the regulation of freestanding emergency medical care facilities. | Yea | May 1, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4009 — Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of victim-offender mediation programs; authorizing fees. | Yea | May 1, 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 1, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2048 — Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; eliminating program… | Yea | May 1, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2 — Relating to ad valorem taxation; authorizing fees. | Yea | May 1, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2100 — Relating to the transfer of a retired law enforcement animal. | Yea | May 1, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 669 — Relating to the use of the universal service fund for the provision of broadband service in underserved rural areas. | Nay | May 1, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 720 — Relating to appropriations of water for recharge of aquifers and use in aquifer storage and recovery projects. | Yea | May 1, 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 1, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 133 — Relating to the payment of gratuities to certain employees. | Nay | May 1, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 103 — Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley. | Nay | May 1, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2811 — Relating to the prescribing of controlled substances and dangerous drugs for acute pain. | Yea | May 1, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4214 — Relating to matters concerning governmental entities, including cybersecurity, governmental efficiencies, information resources, and… | Yea | May 1, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2899 — Relating to civil liability and responsibility for defects in the plans, specifications, or other documents for the construction or repair… | Yea | Apr 30, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1619 — Relating to court reporters and shorthand reporting firms; imposing a fee; creating a criminal offense. | Yea | Apr 30, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4214 — Relating to matters concerning governmental entities, including cybersecurity, governmental efficiencies, information resources, and… | Yea | Apr 30, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2100 — Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education. | Yea | Apr 30, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1865 — Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy; requiring a student permit; authorizing fees. | Nay | Apr 30, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2169 — Relating to reporting concerning female prisoners who are confined in county jails and to the provision of feminine hygiene products to… | Nay | Apr 30, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3842 — Relating to the regulation of certain motor vehicle dealers; waiving certain fees. | Nay | Apr 30, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1542 — Relating to changes made by certain design-build contractors to the design-build team for transportation projects. | Yea | Apr 30, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1806 — Relating to the use of water withdrawn from the Edwards Aquifer by certain entities. | Yea | Apr 30, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3143 — Relating to the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. | Yea | Apr 30, 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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