Relating to the Texas moving image industry incentive program and the establishment and funding of the Texas moving image industry incentive fund.
HB 4568 establishes rules for Texas's film and television incentive program, affecting production companies seeking state funding. It prohibits grants for projects including pornography, news programming, political ads, religious content, or state commercials, while requiring content reviews before and after production to ensure compliance with "standards of decency." The bill defines the "Texas moving image industry incentive fund" and mandates that the state office review proposed and final project content to prevent ineligible uses. These provisions aim to direct state funding toward eligible entertainment projects that align with Texas values, without changing existing funding levels.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2025
Last action Apr 23, 2025
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Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
4 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Barbara Gervin-Hawkins
DDemocratic
P
Cecil Bell
RRepublican
P
Suleman Lalani
DDemocratic
P
Todd Hunter
RRepublican
Co
Charlene Ward Johnson
DDemocratic
Co
Christian Manuel
DDemocratic
Co
Denise Villalobos
RRepublican
Co
Janie Lopez
RRepublican
Co
Joe Moody
DDemocratic
Co
John Bucy
DDemocratic
Co
John Smithee
RRepublican
Co
MG
Mary González
DDemocratic
Co
Stan Gerdes
RRepublican
Co
Toni Rose
DDemocratic
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