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TX HB292

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a minimum 30% grant rate for qualifying moving image projects under Texas's film incentive program, applying to feature films, television programs, visual effects projects, and digital interactive media productions

  • Requires projects to have at least $3.5 million in in-state spending to qualify for the enhanced grant amount

  • Calculates the 30% grant based on two components: eligible in-state spending (excluding wages) and wages paid to Texas residents employed to work in-state on the project

  • Amends Chapter 485 of the Government Code by adding Section 485.0245

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the grant amount awarded to certain moving image projects under the moving image industry incentive program.

State Finances

Last Action

Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism

2/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Culture, Recreation & Tourism2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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