| HB 335 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 02/23/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. |
| HB 351 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 05/08/2023 S Received from the House | |
| Caption: | Relating to the provision of workers' compensation insurance and group accident and health insurance together in a packaged plan. |
| HB 356 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 05/09/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to the civil liability of certain businesses in connection with allowing concealed handguns on the business premises. |
| HB 366 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 02/23/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the filing of a bond by a private high-speed rail operator with the Texas Department of Transportation. |
| HB 370 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 02/23/2023 H Referred to County Affairs: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the regulation of outdoor lighting in certain counties. |
| HB 375 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 02/23/2023 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the release and inclusion of extraterritorial jurisdiction by a municipality involving certain areas. |
| HB 379 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 02/23/2023 H Referred to Appropriations: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM | |
| 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. |
| HB 384 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 02/23/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the Texas Sovereignty Act. |
| HB 387 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Sponsor: | King | |
| Last Action: | 06/09/2023 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the Texas State Guard uniform and insignia fund. |
| HB 2499 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Sponsor: | Creighton | |
| Last Action: | 06/10/2023 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to designating June 28 as Special Forces Day. |
| HB 2500 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 03/13/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee. |
| HB 2689 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 04/26/2023 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. | |
| Caption: | Relating to the adoption of a certain plumbing code by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. |
| HB 2724 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 03/13/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from partnering with certain private entities for the construction of a student housing facility. |
| HB 2754 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Sponsor: | King | |
| Last Action: | 06/10/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for retired peace officers. |
| HB 3849 | Author: | Bell, Cecil | Toth | Bailes |
| Sponsor: | Creighton | |
| Last Action: | 05/24/2023 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the eligibility of certain retired firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical services providers to purchase continued health benefits coverage. |
| HB 4010 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 03/20/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the assessment on the gross receipts of electricity for certain providers of retail electric service. |
| HB 4324 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 05/03/2023 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the purchase of service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas by members of the Texas military forces. |
| HB 4325 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 03/21/2023 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the eligibility of land taken by condemnation for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. |
| HB 4327 | Author: | Bell, Cecil | Stucky |
| Last Action: | 04/26/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to the renewal of a license to carry a handgun. |
| HB 4328 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 03/21/2023 H Referred to Natural Resources: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to rates established by municipalities for water or sewer service for certain entities. |
| HB 4996 | Author: | Bell, Cecil | Anchía | Capriglione |
| Last Action: | 05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to a statewide cyber insurance program. |
| HB 5094 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 03/23/2023 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the administration of the financial responsibility verification program. |
| HB 5128 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 03/24/2023 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to certain excess unappropriated money in and reimbursement of appropriated money from the Texas Racing Commission fund. |
| HB 5131 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the randomized audits of elections in certain counties. |
| HB 5132 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 03/24/2023 H Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the provision of financial assistance to survivors of certain members of the Texas military forces. |
| HB 5133 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2023 H Left pending in committee | |
| 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. |
| HB 5134 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 03/24/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM | |
| 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. |
| HB 5138 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 03/24/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system. |
| HB 5213 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 03/24/2023 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the Texas Media Production Fund. |
| HB 5217 | Author: | Bell, Cecil | Metcalf | Schofield | Bell, Keith | Tepper |
| Last Action: | 05/02/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call | |
| Caption: | Relating to release of an area from and limitations on the expansion of a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction. |
| HB 5222 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 03/24/2023 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to consent to the creation of certain political subdivisions. |
| HB 5241 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 04/19/2023 H No action taken in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the expenses and methods of financing the operations of certain state licensing or regulatory agencies and related agencies. |
| HB 5306 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 05/09/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 225; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. |
| HB 5321 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Sponsor: | Alvarado | |
| Last Action: | 05/21/2023 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authority of the East Montgomery County Improvement District to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project. |
| HB 5344 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Sponsor: | Creighton | |
| Last Action: | 06/13/2023 E See remarks for effective date | |
| Caption: | Relating to the eligibility of certain retired firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical services providers to purchase continued health benefits coverage; the creation of certain special purpose districts and the name, powers, and duties of the 3 B&J Municipal Utility District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. |
| HB 5345 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Sponsor: | Creighton | |
| Last Action: | 06/12/2023 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 237; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. |
| HB 5389 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Sponsor: | Kolkhorst | |
| Last Action: | 06/13/2023 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of the Harris-Waller Counties Municipal Utility District No. 8; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. |
| HB 5391 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Sponsor: | Kolkhorst | |
| Last Action: | 06/11/2023 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 218; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. |
| HB 5394 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Sponsor: | Creighton | |
| Last Action: | 06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the powers, duties, territory, and governance of the Westwood Magnolia Parkway Improvement District. |
| HCR 112 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Sponsor: | Schwertner | |
| Last Action: | 06/13/2023 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Sergeant Major Jerry L. Bell. |
| HCR 124 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 05/25/2023 H Filed | |
| Caption: | Directing the Texas Department of Public Safety to consider opening a Driver License Mega Center in Magnolia. |
| HJR 18 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 02/28/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. |
| HJR 196 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 03/24/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM | |
| 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. |
| HR 614 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 03/23/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 23 2023 12:06PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Command Sergeant Major Jose Lopez of the Texas State Guard for his military service. |
| HR 878 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 04/14/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 2023 3:49PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Sergeant Major Timothy C. Cummings on his retirement from the Texas State Guard. |
| HR 938 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 04/04/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2023 1:56PM | |
| Caption: | Recognizing April 4, 2023, as Texas State Guard Day at the State Capitol. |
| HR 1087 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 04/20/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2023 4:04PM | |
| Caption: | Commending principal Carrie J. Quinn for her 10 years of service to Nichols Sawmill Elementary School in Magnolia ISD. |
| HR 1117 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 04/28/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2023 2:55PM | |
| Caption: | In memory of Steven Markland Sykes. |
| HR 1341 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 05/12/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 12 2023 5:27PM | |
| Caption: | In memory of Gordon Keith Rohrbacker Jr. of Eustace. |
| HR 2309 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 05/24/2023 H Filed | |
| Caption: | Commending the staff of State Representative Cecil Bell Jr. for their service. |
| HR 2337 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 05/28/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2023 5:46PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating actor, artist, and advocate Buck Taylor on his 85th birthday. |
| HR 2370 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 4:14PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring the life of U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Paul Peter Mendes of The Woodlands. |
| HR 2379 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 05/29/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2023 4:01PM | |
| Caption: | Commending the staff of State Representative Cecil Bell Jr. for their service. |
| HR 2409 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 5:37PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating engineering students from Porter High School on winning the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition. |
| HR 2425 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 5:48PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Magnolia ISD for its service to area youth. |
| HR 2426 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 6:05PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring New Caney ISD for its service to area youth. |
| HR 2427 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 6:13PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Conroe ISD for its service to area youth. |
| HR 2428 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 6:04PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Montgomery ISD for its service to area youth. |
| HR 2429 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 6:13PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Tomball ISD for its service to area youth. |
| HR 2430 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 6:00PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring the Splendora Independent School District for its service to area youth. |
| HR 2441 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 5:47PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Humble ISD for its service to area youth. |
| HR 2470 | Author: | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 05/28/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2023 9:22PM | |
| Caption: | Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 5344. |
| HB 376 | Author: | Rogers | Bell, Keith | Bailes | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 05/04/2023 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to a landowner's bill of rights statement in connection with the acquisition of real property through eminent domain. |
| HB 679 | Author: | Bell, Keith | Bell, Cecil | Thompson, Ed | Lambert | Romero, Jr. |
| Sponsor: | Schwertner | |
| Last Action: | 06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23 | |
| Caption: | Relating to limitations on the use of workers' compensation insurance experience modifier values in soliciting and awarding public construction contracts. |
| HB 866 | Author: | Oliverson | Bell, Cecil | Swanson |
| Sponsor: | Hughes | |
| Last Action: | 05/24/2023 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to approval of certain land development applications by a municipality or county. |
| HB 2518 | Author: | Bell, Keith | Raymond | Guillen | Bell, Cecil |
| Sponsor: | Nichols | |
| Last Action: | 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23 | |
| Caption: | Relating to required lease terms for public property leased to a nongovernmental entity; creating a criminal offense. |
| HB 3165 | Author: | Holland | Rose | González, Mary | Bell, Cecil | Zwiener |
| Last Action: | 05/03/2023 S Received from the House | |
| Caption: | Relating to the establishment, administration, and use of the Texas land and water conservation fund. |
| HB 3770 | Author: | Bucy | Cook | Capriglione | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2023 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the verification of health care practitioner continuing education compliance and the establishment of continuing education tracking systems by health care practitioner licensing entities. |
| HB 4115 | Author: | Thompson, Senfronia | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to eligibility for membership on and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission and a prohibition on the conduct of greyhound or other dog racing as live events in this state; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee. |
| HJR 138 | Author: | Holland | Rose | González, Mary | Bell, Cecil | Zwiener |
| Last Action: | 05/01/2023 S Received from the House | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas land and water conservation fund to assist in preserving critical natural resources in this state. |
| HR 88 | Author: | Metcalf | Bell, Cecil | Toth | Bailes |
| Last Action: | 02/14/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 14 2023 7:17PM | |
| Caption: | Recognizing February 14, 2023, as Montgomery County Day at the State Capitol. |
| HR 2138 | Author: | Toth | Metcalf | Bell, Cecil |
| Last Action: | 05/24/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2023 12:48PM | |
| Caption: | Commending Joe Haliti of Conroe for his contributions to the community. |