US EditionAdvocates for Texas Film Industry Anticipate Big Impact From New Incentives Program
TEXAS, JUN 23 – Texas will invest $150 million annually in film incentives through 2035, offering rebates and bonuses to productions that prioritize local hires and shoot in rural or historic locations.
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott allowed a bill to become law that increases the state's film incentives by $100 million every two years to a total of $300 million, which will be available through 2035.
- Texas will distribute $150 million annually to film and television productions, surpassing New Mexico's $130 million, Arizona's $125 million, and Louisiana's $125 million in funding.
- The legislation, supported by local celebrities like Matthew McConaughey, aims to make Texas 'America's film capital' and nurture its local film industry while ensuring productions align with Texas values.
- Texas' funding model allows the film office to reject projects with 'inappropriate content' while also addressing concerns about taxpayer money going to productions.
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