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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Author:
Bell, Cecil
Sponsor:
King
Last Action:
06/09/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the Texas State Guard uniform and insignia fund.
Author:
Bell, Cecil
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/10/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to designating June 28 as Special Forces Day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Author:
Bell, Cecil | Anchía | Capriglione
Last Action:
05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to a statewide cyber insurance program.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Author:
Bell, Cecil
Last Action:
04/28/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2023 2:55PM
Caption:
In memory of Steven Markland Sykes.
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.
Author:
Bell, Cecil
Last Action:
05/24/2023 H Filed
Caption:
Commending the staff of State Representative Cecil Bell Jr. for their service.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.