Texas HB4811 amends the Major Events Reimbursement Program to include the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals as eligible events.

Texas HB4811 amends the Major Events Reimbursement Program by modifying the definitions of "event" and "site selection organization" in the Government Code. It adds the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals to the list of eligible events for funding. The bill also adjusts the exemption from certain eligibility requirements for large venues, ensuring that specific events, including those organized by South by Southwest, are considered eligible if an endorsing municipality or county requests a determination. The changes take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4811 amends the Major Events Reimbursement Program to include the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals as eligible events.

Texas HB4811 amends the Major Events Reimbursement Program by modifying the definitions of "event" and "site selection organization" in the Government Code. It adds the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals to the list of eligible events for funding. The bill also adjusts the exemption from certain eligibility requirements for large venues, ensuring that specific events, including those organized by South by Southwest, are considered eligible if an endorsing municipality or county requests a determination. The changes take effect on September 1, 2025.