Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Sheryl Cole
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/29/2024

Number of Bills: 63

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (38):
HB 683 Author: Cole | Guillen | Turner | Dutton | Howard
Sponsor: LaMantia
Last Action: 05/12/2023 S Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the exemption of tuition and laboratory fees at public institutions of higher education for certain paramedics.

HB 684 Author: Cole
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the conspicuous marking of certain police vehicles as police vehicles.

HB 685 Author: Cole
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, or any other derivative of fentanyl.

HB 686 Author: Cole
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to a highway toll exemption for public school buses.

HB 687 Author: Cole | Manuel | Plesa | Thierry
Sponsor: Blanco
Last Action: 05/24/2023 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the enrollment period for newborns under certain employer health benefit plans.

HB 688 Author: Cole
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to sales and use tax exemptions for certain computers sold during a limited period.

HB 1168 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/02/2023 H Referred to Urban Affairs: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption: Relating to a program to provide housing vouchers to emergency medical services personnel in certain counties.

HB 1171 Author: Cole | Goodwin | Flores | Howard | Talarico
Last Action: 04/24/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to applicability of civil service status to emergency medical services personnel in certain municipalities.

HB 1269 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/03/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption: Relating to the deadline for an early voting ballot board to determine whether to accept voters' ballots.

HB 1270 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/03/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption: Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.

HB 1271 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/03/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption: Relating to the method of returning a ballot to be voted by mail.

HB 1272 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/03/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption: Relating to the early voting period.

HB 1273 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/03/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption: Relating to the days and hours during which the polls are open for early voting by personal appearance.

HB 1274 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/03/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption: Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.

HB 1471 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/03/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption: Relating to eligibility requirements of the moving image industry incentive program for certain moving image projects involving a firearm.

HB 1586 Author: Cole | González, Jessica
Last Action: 03/03/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption: Relating to dedication ceremonies for new state buildings.

HB 2173 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/09/2023 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption: Relating to the provision of solid waste disposal services by certain counties; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.

HB 2174 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/09/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption: Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to require a fee for the review or approval of a proposed solar energy device installation.

HB 2175 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/09/2023 H Referred to International Relations & Economic Development: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption: Relating to the minimum wage for certain tipped employees.

HB 2176 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/09/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption: Relating to a notification requirement if a public school, including an open-enrollment charter school, does not have a nurse assigned to the school during all instructional hours.

HB 2592 Author: Cole | Thierry | Plesa | Turner | Bernal
Last Action: 03/13/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption: Relating to a landlord's duty to provide and maintain a functioning air conditioning system or unit in an apartment.

HB 2593 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/13/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption: Relating to a tenant's provision of notice to a landlord for a repair or remedy through an online apartment portal.

HB 3337 Author: Cole | Flores | Zwiener | Ortega | Johnson, Ann
Last Action: 03/15/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
Caption: Relating to the provision of menstrual products at public institutions of higher education.

HB 3338 Author: Cole | González, Jessica | Oliverson | Hernandez | Talarico
Sponsor: Johnson
Last Action: 05/24/2023 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
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 3356 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/15/2023 H Referred to Urban Affairs: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties and authority to issue bonds of the SH130 Municipal Management District No. 1.

HB 3586 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption: Relating to the coverage and provision of abortion and contraception under a health benefit plan and certain programs administered by this state.

HB 3607 Author: Cole
Last Action: 05/01/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the processing of United States passport applications by a district court clerk; authorizing fees.

HB 4389 Author: Cole
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/24/2023 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the funding mechanism for the regulation of workers' compensation and workers' compensation insurance; authorizing surcharges.

HB 4391 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on the University Interscholastic League requiring certain information from students.

HR 15 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/09/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 9 2023 4:32PM
Caption: In memory of former Austin mayor and Travis County commissioner Bruce Todd.

HR 16 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/09/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 9 2023 4:37PM
Caption: In memory of the Reverend Dr. George V. Clark of Austin.

HR 23 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 11:07AM
Caption: Congratulating Corbin Heinchon and Brittany Fucik Heinchon on their first wedding anniversary.

HR 71 Author: Cole
Last Action: 03/10/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 10 2023 11:15AM
Caption: In memory of Willie Ray Powell Sr.

HR 1059 Author: Cole
Last Action: 04/20/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2023 3:58PM
Caption: Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Austin.

HR 1312 Author: Cole
Last Action: 05/08/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 8 2023 9:30AM
Caption: Recognizing Brenda Foster of Austin for 50 years of service to the State of Texas.

HR 1417 Author: Cole
Last Action: 05/15/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 15 2023 11:05AM
Caption: Congratulating Russell Miller on his retirement as head coach of the Weiss High School boys' basketball team.

HR 1770 Author: Cole
Last Action: 05/19/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2023 3:37PM
Caption: Recognizing May 19, 2023, as Manor Day at the State Capitol.

HR 2368 Author: Cole
Last Action: 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 4:25PM
Caption: In memory of music superstar Tina Turner.

Joint Author (25):
HB 362 Author: Oliverson | Howard | Talarico | Cole | Leo-Wilson
Last Action: 04/12/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, or any other derivative of fentanyl.

HB 673 Author: Collier | Cole
Last Action: 05/09/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to notice and opportunity to cure that must be given before filing an eviction suit.

HB 677 Author: Jetton | Cole
Last Action: 05/08/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to a highway toll exemption for public school buses.

HB 770 Author: Allen | Cole
Last Action: 02/28/2023 H Referred to Appropriations: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption: Relating to the salary and wages paid to public school employees; making an appropriation.

HB 775 Author: Allen | Cole
Last Action: 02/28/2023 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption: Relating to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 830 Author: Allen | Wu | Cole | Plesa
Last Action: 03/01/2023 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 1 2023 11:49AM
Caption: Relating to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

HB 1628 Author: Allen | Cole
Last Action: 03/07/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
Caption: Relating to state funding for school districts to which an academically unacceptable school district is annexed.

HB 1758 Author: Allen | Cole
Last Action: 03/22/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the payment of certain employer contributions for employed retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 1864 Author: Slawson | Vasut | Isaac | Cole
Last Action: 05/15/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the beneficiaries of trust funds paid or received in connection with an improvement on specific real property.

HB 2217 Author: Button | Shaheen | Goldman | Cole | Orr
Sponsor: Perry
Last Action: 06/09/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of public accountancy.

HB 2415 Author: Kuempel | Goldman | Longoria | Cole | DeAyala
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/19/2023 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the view of the State Capitol.

HB 2825 Author: Goodwin | Flores | Bucy | Talarico | Cole
Last Action: 03/14/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption: Relating to the use of preferential voting in an election of officers of a municipality.

HB 2938 Author: Allen | Cole
Last Action: 03/14/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption: Relating to certain requirements regarding public school class size.

HB 3172 Author: Bucy | Cole | Howard
Last Action: 03/15/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
Caption: Relating to the availability of menstrual products and lactation rooms at public institutions of higher education.

HB 3318 Author: Allen | Cole
Last Action: 03/15/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain children enrolled in a special education program for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.

HB 3471 Author: Bucy | Cole | Howard
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption: Relating to the general responsibility of public institutions of higher education and to protected expression and academic freedom at those institutions.

HB 3979 Author: Allen | Cole
Last Action: 03/20/2023 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

HB 4245 Author: Allen | Cole
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to the revision of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school social studies curricula to include instruction relating to the history of persons with disabilities.

HB 4524 Author: Bhojani | Cole | Lambert | Isaac | Neave Criado
Sponsor: Hall
Last Action: 05/24/2023 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to conducting certain medical examinations using telemedicine under the workers' compensation system.

HB 4578 Author: Longoria | Cole | Kuempel | Goldman
Last Action: 04/24/2023 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to limitations on the automatic admission of undergraduate students to general academic teaching institutions.

HB 4608 Author: Allen | Cole
Last Action: 03/22/2023 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption: Relating to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

HB 4645 Author: Flores | Troxclair | Cole | Hinojosa | Howard
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/13/2023 E Effective on 1/1/24
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing.

HJR 63 Author: Allen | Cole | Anchía
Last Action: 02/28/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting slavery and involuntary servitude.

HR 3 Author: Metcalf | Cole
Last Action: 01/11/2023 H Reported enrolled: Jan 11 2023 3:55PM
Caption: Adopting the Housekeeping Resolution for the House of Representatives of the 88th Legislature.

HR 871 Author: Lalani | Cain | Allen | Cole | Orr
Last Action: 03/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 30 2023 5:13PM
Caption: Recognizing April 2, 2023, as World Autism Awareness Day.

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