Rep. Cole Hefner
@ColeHefnerTX
Honored to represent Camp, Rains, Titus, Upshur, Wood and parts of Smith County in the Texas House of Representatives. (HD-5)
Deeply alarmed by reports that CCP-backed hackers used vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint to breach the U.S. Department of Energy, including the National Nuclear Security Administration which oversees our nuclear weapons stockpile. With threats this serious, leaders must…
A big win for women athletes thanks to President Trump! The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee has updated its policy to follow President Trump’s EO banning biological men from competing in women’s sports. It’s the right move — and one that brings national policy in line with…
Enjoyed speaking to the Mount Pleasant Lions Club last Thursday! Always great to visit with folks back home about the important work we’re doing in Austin to protect our conservative values and fight for the future of rural Texas. Thank you for having me!
It’s an honor to be appointed by Speaker Burrows to the House Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting. As the special session kicks off today, I’m ready to get to work to ensure Texas’ congressional districts reflect the values and voices of our state! #txlege
Special Session starts today—and our top priority is making sure the devastation from the Hill Country floods never happens again. I sat down with KLTV to talk about the work ahead, including the critical role of the Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding. The…
I joined KETK to discuss the upcoming special session and the big issues we’ll be taking on at the Capitol. The Speaker and Lt Gov have formed a special committee focused on flood preparedness, response times, relief, and recovery. We’re also working to protect children from…
As the sponsor of SB 1646, I passed legislation making it a felony to attack critical communications infrastructure in Texas. These criminals aren’t just damaging property — they’re endangering lives and threatening public safety. Law enforcement needs your help. If you see…
The Texas House and Senate have formed Select Committees on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding to respond to the devastating floods that have rocked our communities. I’m proud to support this joint effort between Speaker Dustin Burrows and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick. Texans…
🚨 PRESIDENT TRUMP ENDORSEMENT🚨 I’m incredibly honored to receive the Complete and Total Endorsement of President @realDonaldTrump for my re-election as State Representative of House District 5! President Trump’s support means the world to me — and I’ll never stop fighting for…
“The Texas House will be organized. We will be ready. And we stand willing and able to listen to the community and experts to do all that we can.” That was my message today as I joined Governor @GregAbbott_TX and emergency response officials in Kerrville for a briefing and…
As Governor @GregAbbott_TX and Speaker @Burrows4TX visited the Hill Country today, they brought a message I wholeheartedly share: Texans are not alone. When the special session begins in two weeks, we’ll be ready to get to work to find answers to prevent tragedies like this from…
Ready to get to work.
As Texans mourn this tragedy, we must not accept that we are powerless to do more to prevent future loss of life from flash floods. I am grateful Governor @GregAbbott_TX has announced we will work to address this during the upcoming Special Session in 2 weeks; and, the Texas…
The dedication and heroism of these men and women is nothing short of amazing. The depth of our gratitude is immeasurable. God bless you and keep you safe.
DPS’ Special Operations Group continues to work alongside local and state partners with ongoing rescue and recovery efforts in the Texas Hill Country, including searching through debris and storm damaged areas. Our teams will be in Kerr County to assist as long as we are needed.…
Proud to do my part and stand in solidarity with our fellow Texans. In times like these, Texans show up for one another. #txlege
As Texas grieves unimaginable loss from the July 4th flood in the Texas Hill Country, Speaker @moodyforelpaso and I are leading a bipartisan effort to raise funds for the relief efforts. We ask every House Member join us in contributing $1,000 to the Community Foundation of the…
Our hearts and prayers are with the people of Kerrville and surrounding communities, as well as the entire Concho Valley and Hill Country, as they face ongoing severe weather and flooding. These storms have brought dangerous conditions, and we are especially grateful for the…
Wishing everyone a fun and relaxing Independence Day! On this day 249 years ago, a group of brave Americans declared freedom from tyranny. That same bold spirit still lives in Texas — where we proudly defend liberty, faith, and family. Let freedom ring from East Texas to every…
Honored to join TXU Energy, PATH & Meals on Wheels of East Texas today to help Beat the Heat in Tyler! We handed out 250 box fans to families in need—part of a statewide effort to keep our neighbors safe and cool this summer. Proud to support this mission to help fellow Texans!…
This session, I proudly joint-authored HB 150 to create the Texas Cyber Command—solely focused on defending Texas against cyberattacks. As hostile foreign actors and cybercriminals increasingly target our state agencies, local governments, and critical infrastructure, Texas must…
Governor @GregAbbott_TX has signed Senate Bill 17, the strongest land protection law in the country. Under SB 17, foreign nationals and entities from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea are now banned from purchasing or acquiring real estate in Texas. Allowing hostile regimes…
Proud to join you in leading this fight!
I signed into law the TOUGHEST BAN in America to keep foreign adversaries off Texas soil. Hostile foreign nations like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea are prohibited from buying or owning land in Texas. foxnews.com/politics/texas…