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Texas Senate Approves $500M Incentive for Local Filming

4/18/2025

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The Texas Senate has approved Senate Bill 22, earmarking $500 million every two years for film and TV production incentives through 2035. This legislation seeks to draw productions to the Lone Star State, mandating that at least 60% of filming occurs locally. With restrictions on certain content, it aims to champion "Texas values" as it heads to the House for a vote.

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The Texas Senate has approved Senate Bill 22, earmarking $500 million every two years for film and TV production incentives through 2035. This legislation seeks to draw productions to the Lone Star State, mandating that at least 60% of filming occurs locally. With restrictions on certain content, it aims to champion "Texas values" as it heads to the House for a vote.