Hector Garza
Democratic
Retired
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State Representative, District 5
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What this office does: A state representative votes on Texas laws and the state budget in the Texas House of Representatives.
All of Wood, Upshur, Titus, Camp and Rains counties; part of Smith County.
Cole Hefner
RepublicanIncumbent
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The gist
- Authored bill on land purchases by certain foreign entities.In office
- Authored bill on local rules for multifamily and conversion projects.In office
- Authored bill on citizenship requirements for peace officer licensing.In office
- Authored bill requiring smart-device operators to disclose data collection.In office
- Authored bill on state financial assistance for rail facilities.In office
In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.
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Authored bill on land purchases by certain foreign entities.
HB 17, 89th Legislature (R) — bill historyGovernment record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; creating a criminal offense.”
Authored bill on local rules for multifamily and conversion projects.
HB 3404, 89th Legislature (R) — bill historyGovernment record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“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”
Authored bill on citizenship requirements for peace officer licensing.
HB 4257, 89th Legislature (R) — bill historyGovernment record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“Relating to United States citizenship requirements for the licensing and employment of peace officers.”
Authored bill requiring smart-device operators to disclose data collection.
HB 3285, 89th Legislature (R) — bill historyGovernment record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“Relating to requiring operators of smart devices to provide information to users about the collection of personal data.”
Authored bill on state financial assistance for rail facilities.
HB 4662, 89th Legislature (R) — bill historyGovernment record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“Relating to financial assistance for rail facilities.”
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