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State Representative, District 46
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Sheryl Cole

Candidate for State Representative, District 46

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Attorney

State representative for District 46 since 2018 and a former three-term Austin City Council member and mayor pro tem.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Authored bill on PTSD workers' compensation for first responders.In office

    HB 2414 (2025 regular session); last action 03/17/2025 (House): Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker.

    HB 2414, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to the eligibility of certain first responders for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder under the workers' compensation system.”
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Housing

  • Authored bill for housing vouchers for EMS personnel.In office

    HB 1104 (2025 regular session); last action 03/07/2025 (House): Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs.

    HB 1104, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to a program to provide housing vouchers to emergency medical services personnel in certain counties.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Authored bill on incentives for the moving image industry.In office

    HB 1859 (2025 regular session); last action 03/14/2025 (House): Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism.

    HB 1859, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to incentives for the moving image industry in this state.”
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Health & human services

  • Authored bill on Medicaid, insurance coverage of abortion, contraception.In office

    HB 1098 (2025 regular session); last action 03/07/2025 (House): Referred to Insurance.

    HB 1098, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to the coverage and provision of abortion, contraception, and sterilization under Medicaid and certain health benefit plans.”
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Government & transparency

  • Authored bill on voter registration at polling places.In office

    HB 1855 (2025 regular session); last action 03/14/2025 (House): Referred to Elections.

    HB 1855, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.”
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