Film & TV
February 24, 2017
Dan Patrick Praises Film Incentives
The lieutenant governor wants Texas to be a film capital.
Texas Film Comission
The Daily Post
March 18, 2014
Robert Rodriguez Is Not Suing The State Of Texas, But One Of His Financiers Is
The complicated world of film incentives has resulted in an unfortunate lawsuit surrounding the financing of Machete Kills.
Film & TV
August 26, 2013
Why Filmmakers Are Choosing to Shoot in Louisiana Instead of Texas
"Ain’t Them Bodies Saints" is a Texas film in many ways—the setting, the story, the director, and two producers—yet there wasn't enough incentive to get the filmmakers to shoot the film in their home state.
Hollywood, TX
January 20, 2013
This Is Series Business
The trouble with Texas TV shows.
Web Exclusive
June 30, 2009
This Film Is Not Yet Rated
Bob Hudgins, director of the Texas Film Commission, talks to Katy Vine about the “Waco” controversy, tax incentives, and how to get your movie made in Texas.
Reporter
March 1, 1999
Not Happy
The faking of Happy, Texas.
Film & TV
April 30, 1998
Behind the Screens
From location scouts to production designers, the most important people you’ve never heard of.
Politics & Policy
May 31, 1997
Lights! Camera! No Action!
GEORGE W. BUSH may have the most power in the Capitol, but when it comes to power over the Capitol, he’s just number two. In one of the strangest rivalries of a contentious legislative session, the Texas Film Commission, an arm of the governor’s office, squared off against the State