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State Representative

Sheryl Cole

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Sheryl Cole

State Representative | State house or assembly

Verified profileState officeholderlegislativeUpdated Jul 3, 2026Accuracy: highData completion: 100% · Strong

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  • State Representative | State house or assembly
  • Identity, office, and biography are backed by linked official government records.
  • Legislative authority and statutory role are confirmed in official public charters.
  • Current office: State Representative
  • Represents a state house or assembly district

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Term start

2023

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Confidence: highUpdated Jul 3, 2026
Official Biography

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Current person

Sheryl Cole

State Representative

Democratic

House District 46

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Constitutional & Statutory Governance Authority

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Current actionsPublished house office updates

2026-06-01

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Background

Career and education

Birthplace: Houston, Texas.

Education: University of Texas at Austin, University of Texas School of Law.

Career: Attorney, Austin city council member, State representative.

Accomplishments

  • Represents an Austin-area district in the Texas House
  • Previously served in Austin municipal government
Policy positions

Education

Official legislative materials emphasize public education support and state policy affecting students and families.

Housing

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Current campaign status
Filed2026 Texas General Election

Running for State Representative in the 2026-11-03 election.

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Weak (49/100)

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1 official source out of 2 total · Updated 108 days ago

Last verified Jul 3, 2026

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