HB17 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #7: Texas is Not for Sale (RPT) OPPOSED
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; creating a criminal offense. HB41 In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $1,335,534.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Priority #7: Texas is Not for Sale (RPT) OPPOSED
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to the acquisition or use of certain foreign equipment or services by a governmental entity. HCR51 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Demanding that Congress reimburse the State of Texas for the costs incurred in securing the southern border. HCR89 In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Designating the cannon as the official state gun of Texas. HCR95 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Designating Mineola as the official Sweets Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035, replacing the city's previous designation as the City of Festivals. HB118 2nd Reading
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #7: Texas is Not for Sale (RPT) OPPOSED
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to the establishment and powers and duties of the Texas Advisory Committee on Pacific Conflict. HCR136 Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: In memory of Deputy Melissa Pollard of the Wood County Sheriff's Office. HR155 Enrolled
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: In memory of George James Brown of Mount Pleasant. HR289 Enrolled
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Honoring Michael Mars for his service as Titus County GOP executive committee chair. HR485 Enrolled
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Recognizing March 26, 2025, as Texas Pharmacy Day at the State Capitol. HR616 Enrolled
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Honoring Donald K. Stephens for his work as the founder and president emeritus of Mercy Ships. HR862 Enrolled
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: In memory of Deputy Melissa Pollard of the Wood County Sheriff's Office. HR1496 Enrolled
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3642. HB1849 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #7: Texas is Not for Sale (RPT) OPPOSED
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; creating a criminal offense. HB1951 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to certain agreements with collective bargaining organizations related to certain publicly funded public work contracts. HB2416 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to an unauthorized vote by a delegate or alternate delegate to a federal Article V convention; creating a criminal offense. HB2436 2nd Reading
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to an exception to the application of the offense of deadly conduct for certain peace officers discharging official duties. HB2464 Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate a home-based business. HB2486 2nd Reading
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency. HB3274 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to the unauthorized entry, occupancy, sale, rental, lease, advertisement for sale, rental, or lease, or conveyance of real property, including the removal of certain unauthorized occupants of a dwelling; creating criminal offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing a fee. HB3285 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to requiring operators of smart devices to provide information to users about the collection of personal data. HB3291 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to the public purpose designation and taxation of certain projects of Type A economic development corporations. HB3302 In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 852 in Upshur County as the Petty Officer Billy Machen Bridge. HB3317 2nd Reading
Initially Referred to House Insurance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to the relationship between pharmacists or pharmacies and health benefit plan issuers or pharmacy benefit managers. HB3324 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to the designation of Farm-to-Market Road 3535 in Camp County as the Camp County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. HB3327 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to repealing the affirmative defense to prosecution for the criminal offense of sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor. HB3404 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Land & Resource Management Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to certain municipal and county regulation of certain multifamily and mixed-use residential development projects and conversion of certain commercial buildings to mixed-use and multifamily residential occupancy. HB3552 In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to criminal conduct involving the theft or unauthorized possession of copper or brass and to the sale of copper or brass material to metal recycling entities; creating criminal offenses; providing an administrative penalty. HB3642 Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to the designation of portions of the state highway system as memorial highways and bridges. HB3722 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Last Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to the protection of certain airspace designated for use by Department of Defense contractors. HB3789 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a license to carry a handgun to certain active and retired judicial officers. HB4053 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to the location of and the amount of certain revenue that may be used for state veterans cemeteries. HB4257 In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to United States citizenship requirements for the licensing and employment of peace officers. HB4264 Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to creation of a grant program for certain peace officers who hold a master proficiency certificate. HB4375 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to broadcast coverage agreements for postseason activity of students representing a University Interscholastic League member school. HB4381 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to parental rights and required notification in public education; authorizing an administrative penalty. HB4483 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Workforce Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to the funding mechanism for the regulation of workers' compensation and workers' compensation insurance; authorizing surcharges. HB4529 Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to provisional child care licensing. HB4662 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Transportation Funding Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Last Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to financial assistance for rail facilities. HB4675 In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by a person not lawfully present in the United States. HB4789 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Democrat
This bill would cost taxpayers $10,287,920.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to creation and maintenance of an electronic database to provide information to certain members of the United States armed forces regarding the resources and benefits provided to veterans. HB4804 Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to the revocation of a driver's license and to disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle. HB4865 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to identification of and sanctions against certain foreign actors. HB5663 Passed out of Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to House S/C on County & Regional Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Wood County Central Hospital District of Wood County, Texas, to provide brain and memory care services to residents of the hospital district through the creation and operation of brain and memory health care services districts. HB5664 Filed without the Governor's Signature
Initially Referred to House S/C on County & Regional Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner (R)
Caption: Relating to the operation of Wood County Central Hospital District of Wood County, Texas. | 
