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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Cecil Bell Jr. is a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 3. Bell was first elected to the chamber in 2012. Bell is running for re-election in 2018. The primary election took place on March 6, 2018. The general election is being held on November 6, 2018.

Bell graduated from Oakwood High School as valedictorian in 1980. Bell founded and worked for the following businesses: B-5 Construction Co., Inc. in 1983, Tejas Underground Utilities, LLC in 1997, Storm Maintenance & Monitoring, Inc. in 2001, High Star, Inc. in 2008. He also began a cow/calf ranching operation in 1983.

Caucuses/Former Committees

Former Member, Appropriations Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Land and Resource Management Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Rules and Resolutions Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Special Purpose Districts Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest, Texas State House of Representatives

Education

  • Graduated, Oakwood High School, 1980

Professional Experience

  • Graduated, Oakwood High School, 1980
  • Cattle Rancher, Lazy B Ranch, 2018-present
  • Lieutenant Colonel, Texas State Guard, 2013-present
  • Owner, Tejas Underground Utilities, Incorporated, 1997-present
  • Chief Executive Officer/President, B-5 Construction Company, Incorporated, 1983-present
  • Advisory Director, First Community Bank, 2008-2010

Political Experience

  • Graduated, Oakwood High School, 1980
  • Cattle Rancher, Lazy B Ranch, 2018-present
  • Lieutenant Colonel, Texas State Guard, 2013-present
  • Owner, Tejas Underground Utilities, Incorporated, 1997-present
  • Chief Executive Officer/President, B-5 Construction Company, Incorporated, 1983-present
  • Advisory Director, First Community Bank, 2008-2010
  • Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, District 3, 2012-present
  • Candidate, Texas State House of Representatives, District 3, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Appropriations Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Land and Resource Management Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Rules and Resolutions Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Special Purpose Districts Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Appropriations Committee

Member, International Relations & Economic Development Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Graduated, Oakwood High School, 1980
  • Cattle Rancher, Lazy B Ranch, 2018-present
  • Lieutenant Colonel, Texas State Guard, 2013-present
  • Owner, Tejas Underground Utilities, Incorporated, 1997-present
  • Chief Executive Officer/President, B-5 Construction Company, Incorporated, 1983-present
  • Advisory Director, First Community Bank, 2008-2010
  • Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, District 3, 2012-present
  • Candidate, Texas State House of Representatives, District 3, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Member/Former Deacon, Magnolia Church of Christ, present
  • Charter Member, Magnolia Rotary International Club, present
  • Member, National Rifle Association (NRA), present
  • Member, Texas State Rifle Association (TSRA), present
  • Member, 100 Club
  • Charter Member, 249 Partnership Board
  • Chair, Board of Directors, TECLOSE Training Facility, Precinct 5, Montgomery County Constable
  • Former President, Board of Trustees, Magnolia Independent School District
  • Member, Booster Club, Future Farmers of America, Magnolia Independent School District
  • Member, East Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
  • Former Chair, Greater Magnolia Economic Development Partnership
  • Former Director, Magnolia Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Former President, Magnolia Education Foundation
  • Charter Member, Magnolia Education Foundation
  • Member, Magnolia Parkway Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Member, Montgomery County Fair Association
  • Member, National Federation of Independent Business
  • Member, National Write Your Congressman
  • Member, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
  • Director, Texas Association of Business
  • Member, Texas Farm Bureau
  • Member, Waller Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Member, West I-10 Chamber of Commerce

Other Info

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I'm running to protect Texas values -- ensuring the same quality of life in our State for our children, our grandchildren, and all future generations of Texans. Ensuring that those that come after us enjoy all of the opportunities that we've enjoyed.

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