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HB1452: Relating to the promotion of film and television production in this state, including the eligibility of film or television productions for funding under the major events reimbursement program, the creation of a film events trust fund and a film production tax rebate trust fund, the establishment of virtual film production institutes, and the designation of media production development zones.

: Giovanni Capriglione (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Mar 11, 2025
State Finances
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Education
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
Education--Higher
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
State Finances--Management & Control
Amusements, Games, Sports
COMPETITIVE BIDDING
Taxation--General
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY
MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to the promotion of film and television production in this state, including the eligibility of film or television productions for funding under the major events reimbursement program, the creation of a film events trust fund and a film production tax rebate trust fund, the establishment of virtual film production institutes, and the designation of media production development zones.

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