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Sheryl Cole

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Won the General, 2022 Texas House of Representatives District 46

Texas House of Representatives, District 46 (2019 - Present)

Mayor Pro Tempore, Austin City Council (2006 - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Sheryl Cole
  • Gender:
    Female
  • Home City:
    Austin, TX
  • Family:
    Spouse: Kevin; 3 Children: Marcus, Nelson, Femi
Personal Details

Caucuses/Former Committees

Former Member, County Affairs Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Redistricting Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Education

  • JD, University of Texas at Austin, 1989-1991
  • BBA, Accounting, University of Texas at Austin, 1986

Professional Experience

  • JD, University of Texas at Austin, 1989-1991
  • BBA, Accounting, University of Texas at Austin, 1986
  • Former Employee, Ernst and Young
  • Associate Legal Council, Cole & Powell, 2000-2006
  • Staff Council, Texas Municipal League, 1995-2001
  • Associate General Counsel, Texas Municipal League, 1993-2000
  • Litigation Associate, Wright & Greenhill, 1991-1993
  • Senior Staff Accountant, Ernst & Whitney, 1986-1988

Political Experience

  • JD, University of Texas at Austin, 1989-1991
  • BBA, Accounting, University of Texas at Austin, 1986
  • Former Employee, Ernst and Young
  • Associate Legal Council, Cole & Powell, 2000-2006
  • Staff Council, Texas Municipal League, 1995-2001
  • Associate General Counsel, Texas Municipal League, 1993-2000
  • Litigation Associate, Wright & Greenhill, 1991-1993
  • Senior Staff Accountant, Ernst & Whitney, 1986-1988
  • Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, District 46, 2019-present
  • Former Member, Austin City Council
  • Former Mayor Pro Tempore, City of Austin
  • Candidate, Texas State House of Representatives, District 46, 2018, 2020

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Agriculture and Livestock Committee

Vice Chair, House Administration Committee

Member, Ways and Means Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • JD, University of Texas at Austin, 1989-1991
  • BBA, Accounting, University of Texas at Austin, 1986
  • Former Employee, Ernst and Young
  • Associate Legal Council, Cole & Powell, 2000-2006
  • Staff Council, Texas Municipal League, 1995-2001
  • Associate General Counsel, Texas Municipal League, 1993-2000
  • Litigation Associate, Wright & Greenhill, 1991-1993
  • Senior Staff Accountant, Ernst & Whitney, 1986-1988
  • Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, District 46, 2019-present
  • Former Member, Austin City Council
  • Former Mayor Pro Tempore, City of Austin
  • Candidate, Texas State House of Representatives, District 46, 2018, 2020
  • Member, Communities in School, 2005-present
  • Member, David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, present
  • Member, Board of Directors, Planned Parenthood
  • Member, Capital of Texas Media Foundation, 2015-2016
  • Member, Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, 2008-2014
  • Member, Downtown Austin Alliance, 2008-2014
  • Member, Lone Star Rail, 2008-2014
  • Member, Coordinating Committee, Joint City-County Austin Independent School District, 2006-2008
  • Member, Austin Area Urban League, 2005-2006
  • Participant, Leadership Austin, 2003-2005
  • Tri-Chair, Bond Committee, Austin Independent School District, 2004
  • Member, City of Austin Bond Committee, 1998

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Best Council Steward Award, 2006, Austin Chronicle

Outstanding Community Service Award, 2010, Texas Homeless Network

John & Kitty Holman Award, 2010, National Alliance on Mental Health

Outstanding Community Leader, 2011, Texas Legislative Black Caucus

Distinguished Public Service Award, 2011, National Forum for Black Public Administrators

Women of the Year: Economic Empowerment, 2013, Young Women's Christian Association of Greater Austin

Women of Courage Award, 2013, National Women's Political Caucus

Profile in Power Award, 2013, honor Austin Business Journal

Outstanding Community Service Award, 2014, End Chronic Homelessness Now

Events

2020

Sep. 1
School Re-Opening Town Hall with Texas Legislative Black Caucus

Tue 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM CDT

Jul. 25
Big Tent Party

Sat 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDT

Nov. 10
Austin Meet & Greet Fundraiser

Sun 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM CST

4101 Wildwood Rd, Austin, TX 78722-1121, United States

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