Cole Hefner is a Republican state representative who has represented Texas House District 5 since 2017. He was born in Pittsburg, Texas, and has experience as a small business owner and county commissioner in Upshur County. He is a member of the community, including the Lindale Chamber of Commerce and Hide-A-Way Lake Kiwanis Club, and serves as a Sunday school teacher. He and his wife Kerri have seven children.
Cole Hefner was born in Pittsburg, Texas. Prior to serving in the Texas House, he served as a county commissioner in Upshur County for several years. He has approximately 16 years of experience in the construction industry as a small business owner. Hefner has been active in his community through membership in the Lindale Chamber of Commerce, Hide-A-Way Lake Kiwanis Club, and as a Sunday school teacher at South Jefferson Baptist Church. He and his wife Kerri have seven children. Hefner has held the House District 5 seat since 2017 and chairs the Select Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans' Affairs.