Keith Bell

Keith Bell R

State Representative
Texas House of Representatives District 4
Term: — – Jan. 3, 2026
3 Neutral 5 Total

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On Record (39)

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May 21, 2026 · source · details / share
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Bill ResolutionsResolutions--Constitutional AmendmentsTaxationTaxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal DistrictsTaxation--Property-ExemptionsProperty InterestsProperty Interests--Homestead
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.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Vehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--GeneralEnvironmentEnvironment--RecyclingABANDONED & JUNKED VEHICLESCOUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORSSECONDHAND METALMOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OFCOURTSCourts--GeneralCRIMESCrimes--MiscellaneousRecords ManagementVehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense; providing for a fee.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Public Lands, Buildings & ResourcesState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsProperty InterestsProperty Interests--Landlord & Tenant
Relating to required lease terms for public property leased to a nongovernmental entity.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Vehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--EquipmentVehicles & Traffic--Vehicle RegistrationVEHICLE EMISSIONSENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ONPUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OFVEHICLE INSPECTIONS
Relating to the authority of this state to implement a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill EducationEducation--HigherEducation--Higher--Institutions & ProgramsLABORLabor--Workforce DevelopmentTEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATIONHIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
Relating to the use of the skills development fund by certain entities.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill County GovernmentCounty Government--GeneralHOUSINGHousing--GeneralCity GovernmentCity Government--General
Relating to the governance of public housing authorities established by certain municipalities.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill City GovernmentCity Government--GeneralCounty GovernmentCounty Government--GeneralHOUSINGHousing--General
Relating to reimbursement of infrastructure costs incurred by a developer of certain housing developments by certain municipalities and counties.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill LABORLabor--Workforce DevelopmentState EmployeesLEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARDState Agencies, Boards & Commissions
Relating to state employment opportunities for individuals who do not hold a bachelor's degree.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill EducationEducation--HigherEducation--Higher--Institutions & ProgramsEducation--Nonpublic SchoolsEducation--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/AvocationalLABORLabor--Workforce DevelopmentOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYLICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OFLICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OFTECHNICAL EDUCATIONEducation, State Board of
Relating to the recognition of career and technology education programs by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Business & CommerceBusiness & Commerce--GeneralConsumer ProtectionCONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORSLICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to the cancellation of certain consumer transactions.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Property InterestsProperty Interests--Mortgages & LiensProperty Interests--Real PropertyBuilding constructionCONTRACTORS' LIENSMECHANICS' LIENS
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.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Business & CommerceBusiness & Commerce--GeneralProperty InterestsProperty Interests--GeneralBuilding constructionMEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
Relating to the payment of funds under construction contracts.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Business & CommerceBusiness & Commerce--GeneralProperty InterestsProperty Interests--GeneralProperty Interests--TrustsBuilding construction
Relating to the application of funds under certain construction contracts.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Business & CommerceBusiness & Commerce--GeneralCivil Remedies & LiabilitiesHOUSINGHousing--GeneralProperty InterestsProperty Interests--Real PropertyProperty Interests--TrustsBuilding constructionAttorney's FeesMATERIALMEN'S LIENSMECHANICS' LIENS
Relating to construction contract trust funds.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Economic & Industrial DevelopmentEconomic & Industrial Development--GeneralLABORLabor--Workforce DevelopmentState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlWORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
Relating to the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill KAUFMAN COUNTYHighwaysOFFICER JACOB CANDANOZA MEMORIAL HIGHWAYSignsTRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 34 in Kaufman County as the Officer Jacob Candanoza Memorial Highway.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Occupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
Relating to the scope of work a master electrician is authorized to perform.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--CurriculumOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsProperty InterestsProperty Interests--Real PropertyTEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
Relating to approval of real estate educational programs and courses of study by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill TaxationTaxation--Property-Appeal of Tax DecisionsTaxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
Relating to the procedure for protests before appraisal review boards.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill COURTSCourts--GeneralFinancialFinancial--GeneralJuvenile Boards & OfficersOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Health OccupationsState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsSunsetSunset--Commission BillsSunset—Required ReviewsWATERWater--GeneralADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OFCREDIT UNION DEPARTMENTJUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXASSOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATESUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSIONVETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OFCREDIT UNION COMMISSIONJUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXASLOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITYFUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXASINSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OFPUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITYLOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITYSABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXASTRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXASAmusements, Games, SportsCORRECTIONSCorrections--Jails & PrisonsCorrections--Parole, Probation & PardonsCRIMINAL PROCEDURECriminal Procedure--GeneralEducationEducation--School DistrictsETHICSSpecial Districts & AuthoritiesSpecial Districts & Authorities--MiscellaneousSpecial Districts & Authorities--River AuthoritiesState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsSunsetSunset--Commission BillsSunset—Required ReviewsCRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OFETHICS COMMISSION, TEXASINFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OFLOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
Relating to governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill HOSPITALSSpecial Districts & AuthoritiesSpecial Districts & Authorities--HospitalCEDAR CREEK HOSPITAL DISTRICT
Relating to the procedure for the dissolution of the Cedar Creek Hospital District and the disposition of district money.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Special Districts & AuthoritiesSpecial Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility DistrictsSpecial Districts & Authorities--Water & UtilityBonds
Relating to traffic impact studies conducted before the issuance of certain municipal utility district bonds.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Special Districts & AuthoritiesSpecial Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility DistrictsWATERWater--GeneralKAUFMAN COUNTYOpen MeetingsTaxationTaxation--Property-Tax RateTELECONFERENCINGVIDEOCONFERENCING
Relating to the meeting places for the board of directors of certain special districts.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Special Districts & AuthoritiesSpecial Districts & Authorities--Water & UtilityRURALTELECONFERENCINGVIDEOCONFERENCINGKAUFMAN COUNTYOpen MeetingsTaxationTaxation--Property-Tax Rate
Relating to board of directors meeting locations of certain special districts.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill County GovernmentCounty Government--GeneralSpecial Districts & AuthoritiesSpecial Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility DistrictsWATERWater--GeneralENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
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.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill TaxationTaxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal DistrictsTaxation--Property-ExemptionsProperty InterestsProperty Interests--Homestead
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--FinanceState FinancesState Finances--BudgetTaxationTaxation--Property-Assessment & CollectionTaxation--Property-Tax RateTaxation--School DistrictCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
Relating to the dedication of certain surplus state revenue for ad valorem tax relief.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill State Agencies, Boards & CommissionsSunsetSunset--Review ProceduresAUDITS & AUDITORSPublic NoticeAUDITOR, STATELEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARDSUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION
Relating to the review and audit of certain state agency operations.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral EducationSAFETYCRIMESPHYSICIANSCemeteriesInformed ConsentRecords ManagementHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSIONElectronic Information SystemsOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsCivil Remedies & LiabilitiesCrimes--MiscellaneousEducation--HigherEducation--Higher--Health InstitutionsORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONSFORENSIC TESTINGFUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXASFUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS
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.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral LABORVIDEOCONFERENCINGLabor--Workers' CompensationWORKERS' COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
Relating to conducting certain contested case hearings under the Texas workers' compensation system by remote communication.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral EducationLABORElectronic Information SystemsEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--AccountabilityEducation--Primary & Secondary--Charter SchoolsEducation--School DistrictsEDUCATION AGENCY, TEXASEDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OFEducation--Primary & Secondary--FinanceLabor--Workforce DevelopmentFOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAMEducation--Primary & Secondary--GeneralEducation--Primary & Secondary--CurriculumEducation--Primary & Secondary--Admission & AttendanceEducation--Primary & Secondary--Virtual Education
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.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral EducationGOVERNORSunsetPurchasingState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsSTAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAININGCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTSEducation--HigherEducation--Higher--Institutions & ProgramsPurchasing--StateINFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OFSunset--Commission Bills
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.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral EducationSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYINTERNETLABORMilitary & VeteransState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlElectronic Information SystemsEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--Charter SchoolsEducation--School DistrictsEDUCATION AGENCY, TEXASEDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OFEducation--Primary & Secondary--FinanceLabor--Workforce DevelopmentFOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAMEducation--Primary & Secondary--Other School PersonnelEducation--Primary & Secondary--FacilitiesEducation--Primary & Secondary--CurriculumEducation--Primary & Secondary--Admission & AttendanceEducation--RuralLabor--Workforce Development--Rural
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 …
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