HCR11   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Directing the Texas Department of Public Safety to consider opening a Driver License Mega Center in Magnolia.

HJR43   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.

HJR50   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.

HJR53   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.

HB192   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.

HR205   Enrolled
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Recognizing March 4, 2025, as Montgomery County Day at the State Capitol.

HB228   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Appropriations Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.

HB291   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the appraisal of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.

HR295   Enrolled
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Honoring Tommy Gage for his 12 years of service as sheriff of Montgomery County.

HB329   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Committee, chaired by a Democrat
This bill would cost taxpayers $275,143,000.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to a requirement that an appraisal review board rely on an appraisal of residential real property prepared by an appraiser and submitted to the board by the property owner to determine a protest regarding the value of the property.

HB382   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.

HB442   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.

HR486   Enrolled
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Commending the Southern Regional Education Board and its Crisis Recovery Support Network for supporting schools in Texas.

HB490   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.

HB546   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of land taken by condemnation for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.

HB572   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the purchase of military service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

HB598   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the provision of financial assistance to survivors of certain members of the Texas military forces.

HB626   In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to certain federal law enforcement officers.

HB644   Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the civil liability of certain businesses in connection with allowing concealed handguns on the business premises.

HB668   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the renewal of a license to carry a handgun.

HB685   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Natural Resources Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #1: TPR Vote Recommendation (Texas Policy Research) ENDORSED
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to rates established by municipalities for water or sewer service for certain entities.

HB704   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the disconnection of service provided to residential customers by certain utilities and propane gas distribution system retailers.

HB718   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Higher Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from partnering with certain private entities for the construction of a student housing facility.

HB733   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #7: Texas is Not for Sale (RPT) OPPOSED
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to verification of citizenship or legal residency for purposes of certain contracts for or concerning the purchase of residential real property located in platted subdivisions; creating a criminal offense.

HB747   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the adoption of a certain plumbing code by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.

HB767   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the designation of the portion of State Highway 249 in Montgomery County as the Paul P. Mendes Memorial Parkway.

HB796   3rd Reading in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #8: End Federal Overreach (RPT) ENDORSED
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the Texas Sovereignty Act.

HB796   3rd Reading in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #1: 2025 Legislative Agenda (TXCE) ENDORSED
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the Texas Sovereignty Act.

HB796   3rd Reading in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #1: Liberty Bills (GAWTP) ENDORSED
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the Texas Sovereignty Act.

HB806   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to designating July as American Pride Month.

HR814   Enrolled
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Recognizing April 8, 2025, as Texas County Treasurers Day at the State Capitol.

HR817   Enrolled
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Recognizing April 29, 2025, as County Government Day at the State Capitol.

HR1082   Filed
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Recognizing June 14, 2025, as Gulf of America Day.

HR1253   Enrolled
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Honoring the Magnolia Historical Society for its efforts to preserve and promote local history.

HB1258   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to public school policies regarding student possession of personal communication devices; authorizing a fee.

HR1346   Enrolled
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Association of Water Board Directors-Texas.

HR1493   Enrolled
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Commending the staff of State Representative Cecil Bell Jr. for their exemplary service.

HR1494   Enrolled
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: In memory of Joshua Daniel King of Weatherford.

HB1518   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the issuance by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of verified residential rental applications.

HB1524   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to certain definitions applicable to the Texas Fair Housing Act.

HB1585   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the areas of operation of housing finance corporations.

HB2011   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Land & Resource Management Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #1: Freedom to Travel (TURF) ENDORSED
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the right to repurchase from a condemning entity certain real property for which ad valorem taxes are delinquent.

HB2012   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House S/C on County & Regional Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #1: Freedom to Travel (TURF) OPPOSED
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to regulation by certain counties of roadside or parking lot vendors and solicitors.

HB2013   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Agriculture & Livestock Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain property owners' associations to prohibit or restrict the keeping of chickens.

HB2303   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to electric market payments for and an exemption from sales and use taxes for customer-sited distributed generation.

HB2540   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of certain Texas military awards.

HB2541   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the waiver of state park entrance, admission, and vehicle entrance fees for certain holders of state parklands passports and their immediate family members.

HB3098   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain assaults committed against employees of primary and secondary schools and to the conditions of community supervision for that offense.

HB3641   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on County & Regional Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the authority of counties to regulate noise levels in residential areas; creating a criminal offense.

HB3875   In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to provide credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects.

HB3892   3rd Reading
Initially Referred to House Land & Resource Management Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to county regulation of subdivision setbacks.

HB3897   In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to House Land & Resource Management Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to territory in an emergency services district that is annexed by a municipality.

HB4045   2nd Reading
Initially Referred to House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits.

HB4138   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Natural Resources Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the expiration date of certain permits issued by groundwater conservation districts.

HB4313   In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to impose a fee to fund a climate or environmental project.

HB4314   In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $8,231,991.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain preferences in a political subdivision contractor selection process.

HB4316   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #8: End Federal Overreach (RPT) ENDORSED
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to prohibit or restrict the use of a certain mode of transportation on a roadway.

HB4316   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #1: Freedom to Travel (TURF) ENDORSED
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to prohibit or restrict the use of a certain mode of transportation on a roadway.

HB4317   In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to severance pay for certain political subdivision employees.

HB4485   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Natural Resources Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to eligibility for a general permit to discharge waste into or adjacent to waters in this state.

HB4491   In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on County & Regional Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to fireworks sales to the public by retail fireworks permit holders on certain dates.

HB4494   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Land & Resource Management Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to county regulation of residential development.

HB4495   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Energy Resources Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the spacing and density requirements applicable to certain oil and gas wells.

HB4496   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to municipal diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

HB4505   Given to Other Chamber
Initially Referred to House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the workforce housing capital investment fund program to fund the development of workforce housing in this state; authorizing a fee.

HB4756   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to certain advertisements for prescription drugs.

HB4872   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Insurance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the calculation of penalties for violating certain laws governing the prompt payment of claims submitted by a physician or health care provider to certain health benefit plan issuers.

HB5167   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to membership in the Employees Retirement System of Texas by certain service members of the Texas National Guard.

HB5172   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Natural Resources Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the creation of a district.

HB5176   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the retired members of the Texas State Guard.

HB5197   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Natural Resources Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of ratepayers to file an appeal regarding water, drainage, or sewer rates with the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

HB5203   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to state preemption of certain municipal and county regulation.

HB5266   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the authority of the attorney general to investigate violations of law by certain local governments and to take action against those local governments to enforce the law.

HB5267   In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to municipal and county financial requirements.

HB5317   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a risk management pool to provide insurance coverage.

HB5612   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to state preemption of certain municipal and county regulation.

HB5681   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the powers of the Westwood Magnolia Parkway Improvement District.

HB5698   Filed without the Governor's Signature
Initially Referred to House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the name of and appointment of directors for the Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District.

HB5701   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Land & Resource Management Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell (R)
Caption: Relating to the provision of water supply service by the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 140 to land located wholly or partly in the territory of another district.