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TX SB2811

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carol Alvarado

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 485.045 of the Government Code to give the office discretion to deny grant applications under the Texas Music Incubator Program

  • Allows the office to reject applications based on "inappropriate content" or content that "portrays Texas or Texans in a negative fashion"

  • Requires the office to consider "general standards of decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and values of the citizens of Texas" when evaluating applications

  • Maintains existing provisions requiring rebates to be granted to music venues and festival promoters that provide the most economic benefit to local communities and the Texas music industry

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the Texas Music Incubator Program.

State Finances

Last Action

Referred to Finance

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance4/7/2025

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