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Texas Legislature

Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored

Rep. Cecil Bell
89th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/1/2026

Number of Bills: 10

Report Sections: Sponsored Bills | Joint Sponsored Bills

Sponsor (9):
Author:
Nichols
Sponsor:
Bell, Cecil
Last Action:
05/24/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to fireworks sales to the public by retail fireworks permit holders on certain dates.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Bell, Cecil
Last Action:
06/22/2025 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to impact and production fees for certain water projects and to the regulation of certain wells; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Kolkhorst
Sponsor:
Bell, Cecil
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to eligibility to use a general permit to discharge waste into or adjacent to waters in this state.
Author:
King
Sponsor:
Bell, Cecil
Last Action:
05/26/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to requirements for the addition of noncontiguous territory to certain special districts.
Author:
Bettencourt
Sponsor:
Bell, Cecil
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to severance pay for certain political subdivision employees.
Author:
Hancock
Sponsor:
Bell, Cecil
Last Action:
05/27/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the filing of an appeal regarding certain water, drainage, or sewer rates with the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Bell, Cecil
Last Action:
05/27/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to state preemption of certain municipal and county regulation.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Bell, Cecil | Patterson
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to territory in an emergency services district that is annexed by a municipality.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Bell, Cecil
Last Action:
05/24/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to state preemption of municipal and county regulation on land use, structures, businesses, and related activities and municipal boundaries and annexation.
Joint Sponsor (1):
Author:
Huffman
Sponsor:
Hunter | King | Gervin-Hawkins | Bell, Cecil | Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
06/22/2025 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the Texas moving image industry incentive program and the establishment and funding of the Texas moving image industry incentive fund.
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