Author:
Bell, Keith | Capriglione | Hunter | Spiller | Canales
Sponsor:
Parker
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the review and audit of certain state agency operations.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Buckley | Ashby | Gates | Button
Sponsor:
Schwertner
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to college, career, and military readiness in public schools, including career and technology education programs, the Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) program, and the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) program, funding for those programs under the Foundation School Program, and workforce reporting to support those programs, to the public school accountability system, and to the new instructional facility allotment and the permissible uses of funding under the Foundation School Program.
Author:
Bell, Keith
Last Action:
02/27/2025 H Referred to Appropriations: Feb 27 2025 11:13AM
Caption:
Relating to the dedication of certain surplus state revenue for ad valorem tax relief.
Author:
Bell, Keith
Last Action:
02/28/2025 H Referred to s/c on Property Tax Appraisals by Speaker: Feb 28 2025 11:02AM
Caption:
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Gates | Noble | Tepper | Zwiener
Last Action:
04/29/2025 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the filing with the county clerk of certain counties of a draft of a petition requesting the creation of a municipal utility district.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Gerdes | Noble | Zwiener | Holt
Last Action:
04/24/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to board of directors meeting locations of certain special districts.
Author:
Bell, Keith
Last Action:
04/28/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the meeting places for the board of directors of certain special districts.
Author:
Bell, Keith
Last Action:
05/13/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to traffic impact studies conducted before the issuance of certain municipal utility district bonds.
Author:
Bell, Keith
Sponsor:
Nichols
Last Action:
05/24/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the procedure for the dissolution of the Cedar Creek Hospital District and the disposition of district money.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Canales | Hull | Kitzman | Shaheen
Sponsor:
Parker
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Information Resources, including the composition of the governing body of the department and, in collaboration with the comptroller, the administration of state assistance opportunities.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Canales | Hull | Kitzman
Last Action:
04/30/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Canales | Hull | Kitzman | Shaheen
Sponsor:
Parker
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Bell, Cecil | Vasut | Turner | Villalobos
Last Action:
04/08/2025 H Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
Caption:
Relating to the procedure for protests before appraisal review boards.
Author:
Bell, Keith
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to s/c on Academic & Career-Oriented Education by Speaker: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to approval of real estate educational programs and courses of study by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
Author:
Bell, Keith
Last Action:
04/30/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the scope of work a master electrician is authorized to perform.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Ashby | Buckley | Shaheen | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
04/17/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Bell, Keith
Sponsor:
Hall
Last Action:
05/24/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 34 in Kaufman County as the Officer Jacob Candanoza Memorial Highway.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Harris Davila | Hefner | Lujan | Barry
Sponsor:
Alvarado
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to conducting certain contested case hearings under the Texas workers' compensation system by remote communication.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Button | Longoria | Wilson | VanDeaver
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Button | Hefner | Romero | Leach
Last Action:
05/05/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to construction contract trust funds.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Button | Kitzman | Barry | Anchía
Last Action:
05/02/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the application of funds under certain construction contracts.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Patterson | Curry | Martinez | Richardson
Last Action:
04/15/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the payment of funds under construction contracts.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Curry | Dorazio | Richardson | Campos
Last Action:
05/15/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the time period for which certain funds payable under a construction contract must be reserved for the benefit of mechanic's lien claimants.
Author:
Bell, Keith | DeAyala | Dean | Longoria | Lopez, Janie
Sponsor:
Middleton
Last Action:
05/20/2025 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the cancellation of certain consumer transactions.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Harless | Perez, Mary Ann | Martinez | Lambert
Last Action:
05/14/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the recognition of career and technology education programs by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Cook | Ordaz | Bowers | Fairly
Sponsor:
Parker
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to state employment opportunities for individuals who do not hold a bachelor's degree.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Capriglione | Button | Bumgarner | Plesa
Sponsor:
Paxton
Last Action:
05/26/2025 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to reimbursement of infrastructure costs incurred by a developer of certain housing developments by certain municipalities and counties.
Author:
Bell, Keith
Last Action:
05/15/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the governance of public housing authorities established by certain municipalities.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Wilson | Frank | Dyson | Virdell
Last Action:
05/06/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the use of the skills development fund by certain entities.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Guillen | Toth | Hayes | Olcott
Sponsor:
Flores
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the authority of this state to implement a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program.
Author:
Bell, Keith
Last Action:
04/14/2025 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of persons who provide services in relation to the deceased; creating a criminal offense and increasing the punishment for an existing criminal offense; expanding the application of a fee.
Author:
Bell, Keith
Sponsor:
Nichols
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to required lease terms for public property leased to a nongovernmental entity.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Harless
Sponsor:
West
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense; providing for a fee.
Author:
Bell, Keith
Last Action:
03/03/2025 H Referred to s/c on Property Tax Appraisals by Speaker: Mar 3 2025 2:24PM
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.
Author:
Bell, Keith
Last Action:
03/06/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2025 1:23PM
Caption:
Congratulating Tyler Wade of Terrell on winning the 2024 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Team Roping World Championship.
Author:
Bell, Keith
Last Action:
02/04/2025 H Reported enrolled: Feb 4 2025 5:15PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 4, 2025, as Cedar Creek Lake Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Bell, Keith
Last Action:
02/11/2025 H Reported enrolled: Feb 11 2025 5:39PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 11, 2025, as Athens Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Bell, Keith
Last Action:
02/18/2025 H Reported enrolled: Feb 18 2025 6:00PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 18, 2025, as Kaufman County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Bell, Keith
Last Action:
03/31/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 31 2025 8:05PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Scurry-Rosser High School cheerleading team on winning the 3A Division II title at the 2025 UIL Spirit State Championships.
Author:
Bell, Keith
Last Action:
03/31/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 31 2025 6:35PM
Caption:
Congratulating Graham Geisleman of Forney Taekwondo on winning a gold medal at the 2025 U.S. Open Taekwondo Championships.
Author:
Bell, Keith
Last Action:
04/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2025 12:08PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Crandall High School cheerleading team on winning the 5A Division II title at the 2025 UIL Spirit State Championships.
Author:
Bell, Keith
Last Action:
04/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2025 12:12PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of Lone Star CASA's expansion into Kaufman County.
Author:
Bell, Keith
Last Action:
04/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2025 12:13PM
Caption:
In memory of Vertis O'Neal Storey of Kaufman.
Author:
Bell, Keith
Last Action:
04/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2025 12:16PM
Caption:
Congratulating Taylor Jones of The University of Texas at Austin women's basketball team on being named the Southeastern Conference Player of the Week.
Author:
Bell, Keith
Last Action:
03/31/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 31 2025 6:35PM
Caption:
Commending Mike Rentz and The Perfect Light for their commemoration of Super Bowl LIX.
Author:
Bell, Keith
Last Action:
05/24/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2025 8:25AM
Caption:
Congratulating the Trinity Valley Community College men's basketball team on winning the 2025 NJCAA Division I national championship.
Author:
Bell, Keith
Last Action:
05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 11:19PM
Caption:
Congratulating Josh Edwards on his 2025 induction into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Author:
Bell, Keith
Last Action:
05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 5:25PM
Caption:
In memory of former state representative Fred Charles Head of Athens.
Author:
Bell, Keith
Last Action:
05/25/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2025 5:59PM
Caption:
Congratulating Ronnie Davis on his retirement as chief of the Kaufman Fire Department.
Author:
Bell, Keith
Last Action:
06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 6:25PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Forney Independent School District on receiving a 2025 Best Communities for Music Education designation from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation.
Author:
Bell, Keith
Last Action:
06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 9:47AM
Caption:
Congratulating the Trinity Valley Community College cheer team on winning the Advanced Small Coed Junior College Division championship at the 2025 NCA & NDA College Nationals.
Author:
Gates | Buckley | Bell, Keith | Longoria | Martinez Fischer
Sponsor:
Schwertner
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to establishing the Applied Sciences Pathway program.
Author:
Patterson | Fairly | González, Mary | Bell, Keith
Sponsor:
Hinojosa, Adam
Last Action:
05/27/2025 S Co-sponsor authorized
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting use of social media platforms by children.
Author:
DeAyala | Bell, Keith | Luther
Last Action:
05/15/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the maximum amount of unemployment benefits payable to an individual during a benefit year under the state unemployment insurance program.
Author:
DeAyala | Bumgarner | Harris | Bell, Keith | Louderback
Last Action:
05/09/2025 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the content of a driver's license or personal identification certificate.
Author:
VanDeaver | Bell, Keith | Wharton
Sponsor:
Hall
Last Action:
05/26/2025 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from certain motor fuel taxes for counties in this state.
Author:
Gerdes | Kitzman | VanDeaver | Bell, Keith | Dean
Last Action:
05/14/2025 H Postponed
Caption:
Relating to certain prohibited acts with respect to cell-cultured protein for human consumption.
Author:
Walle | Bell, Keith | Hernandez
Last Action:
05/07/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the creation of an environmental product declaration grant program for certain manufacturers of ready-mixed concrete.
Author:
Button | Noble | Turner | Bell, Keith
Sponsor:
Bettencourt
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Author:
Kitzman | Bell, Keith | Hull | Canales | Buckley
Last Action:
03/25/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of veterinary professionals and facilities by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and the temporary administration of the board by the Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Author:
Thompson | Bell, Keith
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to reimbursement rates for child-care providers participating in the Texas Rising Star Program.
Author:
Gerdes | Gates | Bell, Keith
Last Action:
05/14/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Rural Workforce Training Grant Program.
Author:
Button | Bell, Keith | Longoria | Villalobos | Richardson
Sponsor:
Johnson
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the disclosure of certain fraud detection information obtained in the administration of the unemployment compensation system.
Author:
Button | Bell, Keith | Longoria | Lopez, Janie | Harris Davila
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to powers and duties of the Texas Workforce Commission with respect to the procurement of goods and services for the provision of vocational rehabilitation services.
Author:
Button | Smithee | Plesa | Bell, Keith | Longoria
Last Action:
05/15/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that make certain employer child-care contributions and a study on access to and availability of child care in this state.
Author:
Curry | Dean | Bell, Keith | Button | Longoria
Last Action:
05/08/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the regulation and licensing of reroofing contractors by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing administrative and civil penalties; authorizing fees.
Author:
Harless | King | Thompson | Bell, Keith | Harris
Last Action:
05/08/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain real estate professionals by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
Author:
Button | Smithee | Plesa | Bell, Keith | Longoria
Last Action:
05/21/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the waiver of license renewal fees for certain instructors in high-demand fields at public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Button | Smithee | Plesa | Bell, Keith | Longoria
Last Action:
03/27/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act.
Author:
Curry | González, Mary | Barry | Garcia, Josey | Bell, Keith
Last Action:
05/22/2025 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption:
Relating to the establishment, administration, and use of the Texas land, water, and wildlife conservation account.
Author:
Bell, Cecil | Toth | Bell, Keith
Last Action:
05/02/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to severance pay for political subdivision employees and independent contractors.
Author:
Bhojani | Bell, Keith | Longoria | Lujan | Ordaz
Last Action:
05/15/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a pilot program to train workers for careers in energy-efficient technologies.
Author:
Gates | Tepper | Lalani | Dorazio | Bell, Keith
Sponsor:
Parker
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the municipal issuance of a document verifying that a certificate of occupancy has been issued for certain buildings.