Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Sheryl Cole
89th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 6/1/2025

Number of Bills: 63

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (48):
HB 1098 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/07/2025 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 7 2025 2:33PM
Caption: Relating to the coverage and provision of abortion, contraception, and sterilization under Medicaid and certain health benefit plans.

HB 1099 Author: Cole | Ward Johnson
Last Action: 03/07/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 7 2025 2:33PM
Caption: Relating to a landlord's duty to provide and maintain a functioning air conditioning system or unit in an apartment.

HB 1100 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/07/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 7 2025 2:33PM
Caption: Relating to a tenant's provision of notice to a landlord for a repair or remedy through an online apartment portal.

HB 1101 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/07/2025 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 7 2025 2:33PM
Caption: Relating to the enrollment period for newborns under certain employer health benefit plans.

HB 1102 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/07/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 7 2025 2:33PM
Caption: Relating to dedication ceremonies for new state buildings.

HB 1103 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/07/2025 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 7 2025 2:33PM
Caption: Relating to measures to prevent and respond to opioid-related drug overdoses, including policies and training regarding the use of opioid antagonists, at student residences on campuses of public institutions of higher education; providing immunity.

HB 1104 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/07/2025 H Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs: Mar 7 2025 2:33PM
Caption: Relating to a program to provide housing vouchers to emergency medical services personnel in certain counties.

HB 1105 Author: Cole | Cook | Ward Johnson | Talarico | Guillen
Sponsor: Eckhardt
Last Action: 05/30/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the exemption of tuition and laboratory fees at public institutions of higher education for certain paramedics.

HB 1107 Author: Cole
Last Action: 05/19/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to applicability of civil service status to emergency medical services personnel in certain municipalities.

HB 1854 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Elections: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to the deadline for an early voting ballot board to determine whether to accept voters' ballots.

HB 1855 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Elections: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.

HB 1856 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Elections: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to the method of returning a ballot to be voted by mail.

HB 1857 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Elections: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to the early voting period.

HB 1858 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Elections: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to the days and hours during which the polls are open for early voting by personal appearance.

HB 1859 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to incentives for the moving image industry in this state.

HB 1860 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to disclosure by the landlord of a residential multiunit complex to a tenant of the percentage of the tenant's monthly rent payment attributable to the property taxes due for the complex.

HB 1861 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Delivery of Government Efficiency: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to the minimum requirements for state employee positions.

HB 1896 Author: Cole | Plesa
Last Action: 05/15/2025 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to a mental health leave policy for certain public safety employees.

HB 2414 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/17/2025 H Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain first responders for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder under the workers' compensation system.

HB 2415 Author: Cole | Bucy
Sponsor: Eckhardt
Last Action: 05/24/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 969 in Travis County as the Senior Police Officer Lewis "Andy" Traylor Memorial Highway.

HB 2452 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/17/2025 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption: Relating to the provision of solid waste disposal services by certain counties; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.

HB 2724 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/18/2025 H Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption: Relating to equitable operations policies for certain emergency homeless shelters.

HB 2725 Author: Cole | Plesa | Jones, Jolanda | Bucy
Last Action: 05/20/2025 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to discount programs provided by toll project entities for certain customers.

HB 3335 Author: Cole
Last Action: 05/22/2025 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to dispose of surplus and salvage property to a civic or charitable organization.

HB 3954 Author: Cole
Last Action: 05/21/2025 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project.

HB 3955 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/27/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals for the children with special health care needs program.

HB 4589 Author: Cole
Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption: Relating to the operation and functions of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

HB 4811 Author: Cole | Guillen | Capriglione | Bucy | Howard
Last Action: 05/14/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.

HB 5677 Author: Cole
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/31/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2025 12:11PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Pura Vida Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

HCR 17 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/05/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption: Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the new state building being constructed in Phase Two of the Texas Capitol Complex Master Plan at the northwest corner of Congress Avenue and 15th Street in honor of Texas Congressman and State Representative Mickey Leland.

HCR 34 Author: Cole
Last Action: 05/08/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Designating Pflugerville as the official Trail Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HR 18 Author: Cole
Last Action: 05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 3:37PM
Caption: In memory of Dr. Charles Eugene Urdy of Austin.

HR 19 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/06/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2025 1:55PM
Caption: In memory of William Matthew Biggar of Austin.

HR 20 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/06/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2025 2:05PM
Caption: Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Ebenezer Third Baptist Church in Austin.

HR 21 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/06/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2025 2:09PM
Caption: Congratulating Aaditya R. Bhat of Austin on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

HR 22 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/13/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2025 1:20PM
Caption: In memory of Peter Winstead of Austin.

HR 23 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/06/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2025 12:59PM
Caption: In memory of former Austin City Council member Chris Riley.

HR 24 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/06/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2025 1:00PM
Caption: In memory of John Brotherton of Pflugerville.

HR 25 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/06/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2025 1:06PM
Caption: In memory of musician W. C. Clark of Austin.

HR 26 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/06/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2025 1:24PM
Caption: In memory of Ara La'Shon Duke.

HR 27 Author: Cole | Turner
Last Action: 03/06/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2025 1:36PM
Caption: In memory of Lyndsey Captain Vicknair of Manor.

HR 29 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/06/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2025 2:21PM
Caption: In memory of Albert Black of Austin.

HR 47 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/06/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2025 2:23PM
Caption: In memory of Dale Woodkey of Pflugerville.

HR 48 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/06/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2025 1:29PM
Caption: In memory of Julian Boaz Alexander Bibby.

HR 49 Author: Cole
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
Caption: In memory of Ina Glasberg of Needham, Massachusetts.

HR 349 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/06/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2025 2:19PM
Caption: Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Huston-Tillotson University.

HR 350 Author: Cole
Last Action: 04/21/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 21 2025 4:01PM
Caption: Honoring Nelson Linder for his 25 years of service as president of the Austin NAACP.

HR 489 Author: Cole
Last Action: 04/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2025 8:45AM
Caption: In memory of Heath Donell Creech of Austin.

Joint Author (15):
HB 198 Author: Bumgarner | Martinez | Cole | Spiller | Walle
Sponsor: Parker
Last Action: 05/29/2025 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to periodic health screenings for firefighters.

HB 673 Author: Thompson | Lalani | Cole
Last Action: 03/25/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain first responders for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder.

HB 1593 Author: Campos | LaHood | Cole | Garcia Hernandez, Cassandra | Martinez
Sponsor: Middleton
Last Action: 05/28/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to an advisory committee to study suicide prevention and peer support programs in fire departments in this state.

HB 1701 Author: Flores | Cole | Zwiener
Last Action: 05/21/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the administration and enforcement of a county fire code.

HB 1764 Author: Button | Cole | Richardson | Luther | Plesa
Last Action: 05/01/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the certification and regulation of certain out-of-state certified public accountants.

HB 2132 Author: Bhojani | Zwiener | Bell, Cecil | Cole | Guillen
Last Action: 05/15/2025 H Postponed
Caption: Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits to projects reserved for elderly persons.

HB 2842 Author: Zwiener | Cole | Flores | Metcalf | Vasut
Sponsor: Perry
Last Action: 05/26/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the control by lethal means of white-tailed deer in certain areas.

HB 3566 Author: Flores | Cole | Howard | Rodríguez Ramos
Last Action: 05/13/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the frequency of county bail bond board meetings.

HB 3753 Author: Cunningham | Lopez, Ray | Cole | Luther | Garcia Hernandez, Cassandra
Last Action: 05/15/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits.

HB 3883 Author: Flores | Cole
Last Action: 05/21/2025 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the major events reimbursement program.

HB 4234 Author: Shofner | Lalani | Cole
Last Action: 05/19/2025 S Referred to Education K-16
Caption: Relating to a requirement that a student's postsecondary transcript include the average or median grade awarded in each class.

HB 4505 Author: Bell, Cecil | Buckley | Cole
Last Action: 05/19/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the workforce housing capital investment fund program to fund the development of workforce housing in this state; authorizing a fee.

HB 5259 Author: Flores | Cole
Last Action: 05/14/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a wildlife corridor action plan developed by the Parks and Wildlife Department and certain other duties of the department relating to wildlife corridors.

HR 208 Author: Flores | Howard | Cole | Goodwin | Hinojosa
Last Action: 02/12/2025 H Reported enrolled: Feb 12 2025 3:26PM
Caption: Congratulating Geronimo M. Rodriguez Jr. on his retirement as chief advocacy officer of Ascension Texas.

HR 258 Author: Flores | Cole | Howard | Goodwin | Hinojosa
Last Action: 04/21/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 21 2025 3:29PM
Caption: Congratulating Dick Lavine on his retirement as a senior fiscal analyst at Every Texan.

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