Bell County
Bell County, Texas: solar permitting grade F (score 67/100, Very High Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | F · Very High Risk · Score 67/100 |
| Population | 370,647 |
| Solar ordinance | Active solar ordinance on the books |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Stable (no material ordinance movement) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Bell County is very high risk for utility-scale solar permitting. Significant regulatory barriers are on record, and approval is not likely without substantial process investment. Market saturation is elevated in this area — expect competition for prime land parcels and interconnection capacity.
Local intel
On file: named opposition groups
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Bell County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Bartlett city
- Belton city
- Copperas Cove city
- Harker Heights city
- Killeen city
- Little River-Academy city
- Morgan's Point Resort city
- Nolanville city
- Temple city
- Troy city
- Holland town
- Rogers town
- Salado village
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Williamson County · ≈28 miC48—
- Coryell County · ≈31 miB35—
- Milam County · ≈34 miB37—
- Falls County · ≈35 miB38—
- McLennan County · ≈39 miB39—
- Burnet County · ≈46 miC42—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Bell County ranks #251 of 253 ranked Texas counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Texas: Coleman County (A · 20), Reagan County (A · 20), Atascosa County (A · 20). See all Texas county grades →
Want the full record?
Setback distances, board vote histories, source documents, and ordinance amendments are available in the full county profile. The map is free; a walkthrough shows you the underlying record.
About this score
Every U.S. county is scored 0–100 on solar permitting risk (lower is friendlier to development). The grade is a weighted composite of compliance stringency, market saturation, regulatory trajectory, and data uncertainty. Every figure traces back to a primary government document. Read the full methodology →
Related reading
SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.