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Texas House Passes Bill Sweetening Film & TV Production Incentive, With High Wattage Help
Texas is on the cusp of a sweeter deal for film and TV production with some star power on its side -- the latest state pushing to keep projects local.
That’s below an initial biennial $500 million the State Senate signed off on earlier this month but still a major upgrade in terms of dollars and stability. Governor Dan Patrick this session and he’s had some notable support from Texas natives Dennis Quaid, Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson and Taylor Sheridan, leading to some high wattage testimony at the State House in Austin and during a major activation during SXSW to help push through the legislation. Sheridan, whose latest shoot in Texas is Landman for Paramount+, is looking at partnering with businessman Ross Perot, Jr., who owns warehouses in the Alliance area of Fort Worth, to build sound stages there.
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