Bell County construction: bids, contractors and projects
TxDOT lettings, listed contractors and project news for Bell County, Texas, updated daily from public records.
Bell County is part of our Waco District coverage area and falls under TxDOT Waco District, headquartered in Waco. The public records we draw on list 293 construction contractors with a Bell County address: 11 TxDOT-qualified bidders and 282 TDLR-licensed specialty contractors. The largest single group is TDLR Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractor (167). Most are based in Temple, Killeen, Belton.
TxDOT's statewide letting schedule currently has 1 upcoming proposal in Bell County, the next on Nov 4, 2026. TxDOT districts also hold their own local lettings for smaller contracts, so check the district page too.
Upcoming TxDOT lettings in Bell County
| Letting | Proposal | Major work type | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11264211 | Routine Maintenance Project 路 SL0121 |
Contractors based in Bell County
Texas has no statewide general contractor license. Counts combine TxDOT's public vendor list (firms qualified to bid TxDOT work) with TDLR's open license data for air conditioning, electrical, elevator, appliance installation, electrical sign and water well contractors with a Bell County address. Use them to find primes to team with or subs to price your bid.
- TDLR Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractor: 167
- TDLR Electrical Contractor: 103
- TxDOT Qualified Bidder (Bidder's Questionnaire): 8
- TDLR Water Well Driller/Pump Installer: 5
- TDLR Electrical Sign Contractor: 4
- TDLR Appliance Installation Contractor: 3
- TxDOT Prequalified Prime Contractor (Confidential Questionnaire): 3
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How to bid public work in Bell County
State highway work in Bell County is let by TxDOT. Most contracts go through the monthly statewide letting in Austin, and the Waco District also holds local lettings for smaller jobs (district page). Primes must qualify with TxDOT before they can get a proposal, and subcontractors don't need TxDOT prequalification. See how to bid TxDOT contracts.
State agency and university solicitations over $25,000 are posted on the Electronic State Business Daily (see the ESBD and CMBL guide). County, city and school district projects are advertised on each government's own procurement portal. Before you bid, check which trade licenses apply (licensing guide) and your payment protections (lien and bond basics).
Statewide rules that apply here
Nearby counties
Waco District region: Bosque 路 Coryell 路 Falls 路 Hamilton 路 Hill 路 Limestone 路 McLennan
Also in TxDOT District 9: (same as above)