Chris Bell

Robert Christopher Bell (born November 23, 1959) is an American politician, attorney, and former journalist. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and South Texas College of Law. A member of the Democratic Party, Bell served five years on the Houston City Council from 1997 to 2001, followed by one term in the United States House of Representatives from Texas's 25th Congressional District in Houston from 2003 to 2005.

Bell was the Democratic nominee in the 2006 Texas gubernatorial election, losing to incumbent Republican governor Rick Perry in an election featuring two major independent candidates.

Bell is currently an attorney specializing in personal injury and commercial litigation.