Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program Could Be a Lifeline for the State Economy

From script to screen to jobs

"...expenses in the heat of the COVID-19 pandemic, every Texas lawmaker is looking for ways to save money as..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Future Is in Flux for the Texas Film Incentive Program

Texas loses productions to states with bigger and better incentive programs

"...Don't call them film incentives. For nearly a decade, the creative industries have been..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Film Incentive Program Funding Uncertain, Anti-Choice Buffoonery, and More

Lege considers film incentive program funding and anti-choice antics take hold

"...Contrary to popular opinion, Texas doesn't have a film incentive program. It has the..."

March 20, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Stars Come Out for Texas Film and Video Game Incentives

Big names in new ad to get big boost over the finish line

"...film, TV, and video game tax rebate system, the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (TMIIIP to its friends)...."

May 16, 2023 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Movies or Medicaid: A False Choice at the Texas Legislature

Another tug o’ war over funding for Texas’ film, TV, and gaming industry rebate program

"...from Rep. Garnet Coleman, D-Dallas, as funding for the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program took its traditional biennial..."

April 12, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Legislature Signs the Check on a Big Boost for Texas Creative Industries

Rebate funding is up, but it's not as simple as it seems ...

"...Brian Gannon described the new funding totals for the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program. But how much is..."

June 7, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texans Protest Film Incentive Cut

Change.org petition demands special session to save program

"...or abortion rights, they've become commonplace. But as the Texas Legislature slashes film incentives, there's a call for Gov...."

May 29, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

McConaughey and Harrelson Ask Texas Senators for New Film Incentives

New fund would smooth out cash crunches ... for culture warriors

"...Hollywood A-listers and Texas senators met yesterday to discuss a massive new investment..."

April 1, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Film, TV, and Gaming Industries Call on Legislators to Keep Texas Stories in Texas

Industries look for a massive bump in the state's production rebate program

"...The Texas Moving Image Industry Incen­t­ive Program, the state's initiative to..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

God, Texas, and Film Incentives

The devil's in the details for Texas' multibillion dollar plan

"...yesterday towards the biggest boost in film and TV incentives in the history of Texas. However, stumbling blocks that..."

April 24, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Senate Warms Up to Film Incentives After Taylor Sheridan's Testimony

Yellowstone franchise mastermind makes argument for funding

"...months away from the next legislative session, but the Texas Senate Finance Committee was busy yesterday with a long..."

Oct. 10, 2024 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas One Step Closer to Film and TV Incentive Increase

House approves fund, but questions remain on billion-dollar boost

"...Texas may be on the verge of a massive boost..."

May 28, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Will a Tax Credit Make Life Better or Harder for Texas Filmmakers?

Advocates worry plan would increase production but hurt local talent

"...It's rare that the sleepy Texas House Culture, Recreation, & Tourism committee votes on a..."

April 18, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fitzmaurice Quits Texas Film Commission

UPDATE: TXMPA president praises exiting TFC executive director

"...The Texas Motion Picture Alliance holds its annual meeting in Austin..."

July 6, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Troublemaker Wants No Trouble in Texas vs. 'Machete Kills'

Director Robert Rodriguez distances himself from incentives suit

"...Do the rules for Texas’ film production incentives violate the US constitution? That’s what..."

March 19, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Tom Copeland, Behind-the-Scenes Powerhouse of Texas Film, Dies

Former Texas Film Commission executive director passed last Sunday

"...Texas filmmakers are mourning the loss of Tom Copeland, former..."

April 10, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dear Porn Industry

Texas loves luring jobs from California

"...Howdy from Texas. How is it going? Sorry to hear about your..."

Jan. 19, 2012 Screens Post by Mr. Smarty Pants

The Future May Finally Be Brightening for Texas Film Incentives

The sequel to film rebates?

"...The Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (TMIIIP for not overly..."

Jan. 4, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

What's in HB 873? The New Incentive Levels.

"...If the new terms of the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program in House Bill 873..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Breaking Ground: What Three New Studios Mean for the Texas Film Industry

Three new studios in the Austin area could mean space for the film industry to expand

"...the one created by the biggest Volume soundstage in Texas. The technology may be new to many, but they'll..."

March 17, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: "Texas Plan" Hits Home

School finance heads to the House floor

"...School district officials across Texas got their first look at how House Bill 3..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

ATX Film News: Good News for Texas’ Film and Game Incentives

"...jinx it, but things are looking up in the Texas Legislature for the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program,..."

March 8, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Getting With the Program

Dukes files bill to shore up Texas film industry

"...push by Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-Austin, to reform the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program – is steaming through..."

March 13, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

How Much Will Texas Spend?

The Legislature's conference committee spending proposals

"...1, the 2016-17 biennium budget for the State of Texas. His Senate counterpart, Finance Chair Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound,..."

May 21, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Will Texas Catch Some Solar Rays?

Local and worldwide solar-energy experts convene in Austin and deliver this message: The day when solar energy will compete economically with traditional fossil-fueled power is fast approaching, and Texas is doing much less than it could be to utilize its solar potential

"...sunlight contained more energy than 3,500 times the electricity Texas consumes in one year, according to Austin's Clean Energy..."

June 29, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Austin Considers Film Incentives

Localized subsidies proposed to fight off in-state competition

"...Texas has economic incentives to encourage film, TV and video..."

April 22, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Take Three

Texas film incentives don't always carry sufficient funding

"...On April 23, things were looking good for the Texas film industry. After months of negotiations, marquee names from..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dan Patrick Proposes Massive Boost for Film Incentives ... But There's a Catch

Is Texas' lieutenant governor lining up cash for a culture war?

"...When Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he wants to provide..."

Jan. 27, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

They Shoot Movies, Don't They?

Heather Page on the state of the Texas Film Commission

"...When Heather Page wanted to break into the film industry, she moved to Hollywood. When she wanted to work..."

April 22, 2016 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

New Director for Austin Film

Brian Gannon will replace Gary Bond at the Austin Film Commission

"...place. This sequel comes just as the Austin film industry could be poised to take advantage of major changes..."

July 31, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

1   2   3   4     NEXT ›    4 »