TEXAS

In 2017, as reported by Texas Monthly, the Texas House “voted to reduce the amount of funding in the state’s film incentives program,” from $32 million (split over two year) to $0. Following the ruling, many critics feared the state’s film industry would collapse, as other nearby states offered better incentives. While this didn’t end up happening––as the film industry is still well and alive––the state realized later on that it could’ve been a close call. To make up for it, this past June, lawmakers agreed to budget $45 million to the program, effectively bringing its return. Let the productions begin! You can learn more from the Texas Film Commission.