Texas Legislature
Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored
Rep. Keith Bell
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 5/1/2024

Number of Bills: 13

Report Sections: Sponsored Bills | Joint Sponsored Bills

Sponsor (4):
SB 821 Author: Nichols
Sponsor: Bell, Keith
Last Action: 06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of the sale of personal data by state agencies.

SB 1397 Author: Schwertner | Johnson | Paxton | Perry | Springer
Sponsor: Bell, Keith | Holland | Goldman | Canales | Clardy
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

SB 1399 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Bell, Keith
Last Action: 06/17/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the renewal and review of standard permits for certain concrete plants.

SB 2192 Author: Hall
Sponsor: Bell, Keith
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the notice and petition for the creation of a municipal utility district in certain counties.

Joint Sponsor (9):
SB 159 Author: Perry
Sponsor: Button | Cook | Bell, Keith
Last Action: 05/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to eligibility requirements for a certified public accountant certificate and to take the uniform CPA examination.

SB 386 Author: Hall
Sponsor: Harless | Cook | Neave Criado | Bell, Keith | Moody
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of a capital murder committed against a peace officer or fireman.

SB 1414 Author: Johnson | Paxton | Perry | Schwertner | Springer
Sponsor: Holland | Goldman | Canales | Bell, Keith | Clardy
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the temporary regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

SB 1424 Author: Perry | Johnson | Paxton | Schwertner | Springer
Sponsor: Clardy | Canales | Goldman | Holland | Bell, Keith
Last Action: 06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Soil and Water Conservation Board and the Texas Invasive Species Coordinating Committee.

SB 1659 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Holland | Bell, Keith | Canales | Clardy | Goldman
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.

SB 2038 Author: Bettencourt
Sponsor: Bell, Cecil | Metcalf | Schofield | Bell, Keith | Tepper
Last Action: 05/19/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to release of an area from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction by petition or election.

SB 2040 Author: Springer | Flores | Johnson | Paxton | Schwertner
Sponsor: Clardy | Holland | Canales | Goldman | Bell, Keith
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of willed body programs to the Texas Funeral Service Commission, the regulation of willed body programs, non-transplant anatomical donation organizations, and anatomical facilities, and the creation of the State Anatomical Advisory Committee; requiring registration; authorizing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty.

SB 2208 Author: Parker
Sponsor: DeAyala | Bell, Keith | Toth | Smith | Craddick
Last Action: 05/23/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the venue for the prosecution of an election offense.

SB 2592 Author: Paxton | Johnson | Perry | Schwertner | Springer
Sponsor: Clardy | Holland | Canales | Goldman | Bell, Keith
Last Action: 06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; altering terms of the board of directors; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.

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