Before being elected to the Texas House of Representatives, Cole served as County Commissioner for Upshur County. He also owned his own construction business for 16 years and eventually took over his family's commercial construction company. Currently, Cole is a small business owner in the insurance industry. He is actively involved in his community and is a member of the Lindale Chamber of Commerce, the Hide-A-Way Lake Kiwanis Club, and South Jefferson Baptist Church.

Cole has served on various committees during his time in the Texas House, including the Appropriations, Calendars, and Ways & Means committees. Currently, he is a member of the Public Education Committee, Ways & Means Committee, Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment, and Calendars Committee. His experience in public service and private industry has given him a deep understanding of the need to reduce government intrusion into the lives and businesses of Texans.

Cole has been happily married to his wife, Kerri, since 2002, and they are blessed with seven wonderful children.