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Texas Legislature

Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored

Rep. Cecil Bell
85th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/27/2026

Number of Bills: 12

Report Sections: Sponsored Bills | Joint Sponsored Bills

Sponsor (9):
Author:
Kolkhorst
Sponsor:
Bell
Last Action:
05/23/2017 E Effective on 1/1/18
Caption:
Relating to refunds of certain bingo licensing and registration fees.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Bell
Last Action:
06/01/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the appointment and duties of court investigators for certain courts in guardianship proceedings.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Bell
Last Action:
06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Blaketree Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Montgomery County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Bell
Last Action:
06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 157; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Bell
Last Action:
06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 158; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Bell
Last Action:
06/12/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 159; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Bell
Last Action:
06/12/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the powers, duties, and governance of the Westwood Magnolia Parkway Improvement District; authorizing assessments.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Bell
Last Action:
06/12/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 557; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Bell
Last Action:
05/25/2017 S House passage as amended reported
Caption:
Relating to the creation of Montgomery County Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Joint Sponsor (3):
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Springer | White | Shaheen | Oliverson | Bell
Last Action:
06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the handgun proficiency required to obtain or renew a license to carry a handgun.
Author:
Campbell | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | Creighton | et al.
Sponsor:
Huberty | Larson | Workman | Bailes | Bell
Last Action:
05/29/2017 S Point of order sustained
Caption:
Relating to municipal annexation.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Metcalf | Keough | Bell | Darby | Flynn
Last Action:
05/23/2017 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Urging Congress to pass S.2896, the Care Veterans Deserve Act of 2016.
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