Texas HB3543 amends qualifications for the moving image industry incentive program.

Texas HB3543 amends the qualifications for participation in the moving image industry incentive program. To qualify for a grant, a production company must spend a minimum of $250,000 in in-state spending for a film or television program, or $100,000 for a commercial, educational video, or digital interactive media production. At least 55 percent of the production crew, actors, and extras must be Texas residents, unless the office certifies that qualified individuals are not available. At least 60 percent of the project must be filmed in Texas.

Texas HB3543 amends qualifications for the moving image industry incentive program.

Texas HB3543 amends the qualifications for participation in the moving image industry incentive program. To qualify for a grant, a production company must spend a minimum of $250,000 in in-state spending for a film or television program, or $100,000 for a commercial, educational video, or digital interactive media production. At least 55 percent of the production crew, actors, and extras must be Texas residents, unless the office certifies that qualified individuals are not available. At least 60 percent of the project must be filmed in Texas.