HOUSTON – Former U.S. Rep. Chris Bell is throwing his hat in the ring for the mayor of Houston.
On Sunday, the democrat will officially announce his candidacy in downtown Houston.
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Bell posted the plans to announce Wednesday on Twitter.
He is asking supporters to join him Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. in Sam Houston Park on Bagby Street.
Bell represented Texas' 25th Congressional District from 2002-2005.
He ran for Houston mayor in 2001 but was not successful.
Bell also ran for Texas governor in 2006 against three other candidates.