Texas

Texas Production Tax Incentives

Overview

  • Texas offers grants ranging from 5% to 20% based on project type and budget amount, with an additional 2.5% available if certain uplift requirements are met (see below).
  • At least 60% of production must occur in Texas with at least 55% of the total number of crew and at least 55% of the total number of cast, including extras, must be Texas residents.

Eligible projects: animation, commercials, documentaries, feature films, game shows, infomercials, music videos, reality TV, scripted TV, talk shows, TV movies, video games, VFX

Incentive details

Type
Grant
Rate
Up-to 20% (base) grant
Uplift(s)
2.5% for 1 of the following: 1) filming at least 25% of total production days in an underutilized and economically distressed area; 2) 5% of cast and crew, including extras, are Texas resident veterans; or, 3) 10% of total eligible in-state spending occurs during postproduction. uplift must be selected, if applicable, on initial application.
Annual Cap
Yes, at least 55% of the total number of crew and at least 55% of the total number of cast, including extras, must be Texas residents.
Project Cap
None
Compensation Cap
$1M/Texas resident
Eligible Expenses
Expenditures paid to Texas companies for goods and services directly used or related to production and labor paid to Texas residents.
Additional Info

Requirements

Minimum Spend
$250,000 (5% grant) / $1M (10% grant) / $3.5M (20% grant)
Local Hire Requirement
Residents must complete a declaration of Texas residency (DTR) form & provide Texas DL/ID, Texas college ID, or voter registration. 55% of cast and crew must be Texas residents.
Logo/End Credit Acknowledgement Required
Yes
Loanout Withholding
None
Application Timing
Pre-approval required. submit application and supporting materials no earlier than 180 days and no later than 5pm CST five (5) business days prior to the first day of principal photography.
Audit
CPA audit is not required. Final documentation (including cast list, crew list, call sheets, & production reports) is due within 60 days of final Texas expenditure and is reviewed by TFC.

How to Apply

Application

Texas Film Commission | INCENTIVES INQUIRY

Application Timing
Submit an incentive inquiry form to request an application link. applications and supporting materials can be submitted no earlier than 180 days and no later than 5pm CST five (5) business days prior to the first day of principal photography. uplift must be selected, if applicable, on initial application.
Texas Film Office

Texas film office: Stephanie Whallon, Director, 512-463-9200, filmincentives@gov.texas.gov

Helpful Links

TMIIIP_Program_Guidelines_FY24_update_240405.pdf
Texas Production Incentives FAQ

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