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Cole Hefner
TX House District 5
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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 1452 — Relating to the date on which certain persons placed on deferred adjudication community supervision are eligible to file a petition for an… | Yea | Apr 18, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1099 — Relating to peace officers commissioned by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. | Nay | Apr 18, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 427 — Relating to the punishment for the offense of fraudulent destruction, removal, or concealment of a writing that is attached to tangible… | Yea | Apr 18, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2775 — Relating to the movement of pedestrians in front of, under, between, or through rail cars at a railroad grade crossing. | Yea | Apr 18, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1997 — Relating to the sampling of distilled spirits provided by the manufacturer to a retailer of distilled spirits. | Yea | Apr 18, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2794 — Relating to the administration of emergency management in this state. | Yea | Apr 18, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 537 — Relating to the purchase of food and beverages by the Texas Department of Transportation for certain employees responding to emergencies or… | Yea | Apr 18, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2698 — Relating to the administration of the practical examination required for a barbering or cosmetology license. | Yea | Apr 18, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 722 — Relating to the development of brackish groundwater. | Yea | Apr 18, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2235 — Relating to the amount credited in a state fiscal year to the judicial fund to provide basic civil legal services. | Yea | Apr 18, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3912 — Relating to state agency reports submitted to the legislature. | Yea | Apr 18, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3317 — Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue and allocation of accrued… | Yea | Apr 18, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 7 — Relating to disaster preparation for state agencies and political subdivisions. | Yea | Apr 18, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2053 — Relating to individuals and organizations providing certain services and liability in connection with prescribed burns. | Yea | Apr 18, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1364 — Relating to the age of a child at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over the child and to the minimum age of criminal… | Nay | Apr 18, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1052 — Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to use the state participation account of the water development fund to… | Yea | Apr 18, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1177 — Relating to carrying a handgun during a state of disaster. | Yea | Apr 18, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 511 — Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties. | Nay | Apr 18, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 872 — Relating to financial assistance paid to the survivors of certain law enforcement officers and other public employees killed in the line of… | Yea | Apr 18, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 529 — Relating to renewal of an appointment as a volunteer deputy registrar. | Yea | Apr 18, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1078 — Relating to waiving certain driver's license and handgun license fees for certain applicants who hold a certification in cardiopulmonary… | Yea | Apr 18, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2570 — Relating to the award of grants by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee and to the payment of claims… | Yea | Apr 18, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 333 — Relating to an optional county fee on vehicle registration to be used by a regional mobility authority. | Nay | Apr 18, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4071 — Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by… | Yea | Apr 18, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3070 — Relating to grants for emergency assistance under the rural volunteer fire department assistance program. | Yea | Apr 18, 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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