Texas State Representative

Cecil Bell 2017 - 85th Regular - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 6)

Legislative Session

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

TX

Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HB4282

Relating to the powers, duties, and governance of the Westwood Magnolia Parkway Improvement District; authorizing assessments.
TX

Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HB4319

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.

Co-Author of Legislation

TX

Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HB434

Filed
11/21/16  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to eliminating the wrongful birth cause of action.
TX

Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HB457

Filed
11/29/16  
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
TX

Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HB490

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for certain individuals.
TX

Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HB5

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Family and Protective Services and the transfer of certain powers and duties from the Health and Human Services Commission.
TX

Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HB543

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the required vote by a presidential elector.
TX

Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HB577

Filed
12/13/16  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce certain regulations regarding whether a private employer may obtain or consider an employment applicant's or employee's criminal history record information.

Joint Author of Legislation

TX

Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HB44

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
TX

Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HB556

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the civil liability of certain persons in connection with allowing or forbidding handguns on the premises of a business or apartment complex.
TX

Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HB587

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the creation of a technology applications course allotment under the foundation school program.
TX

Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HB758

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the authority of a religious organization to obtain a refund of ad valorem taxes imposed on property leased to the organization for use as an actual place of religious worship.

Primary Author of Legislation

TX

Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HB446

Filed
11/22/16  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to refunds of certain bingo licensing and registration fees.
TX

Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HB447

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the civil liability of certain businesses in connection with allowing or forbidding handguns on the business premises.

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

TX

Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HB7

Relating to child protective services suits, motions, and services by the Department of Family and Protective Services and to the licensing of certain facilities, homes, and agencies that provide child-care services.