A Letter From TFC Director Stephanie Whallon
Featured article from the Texas Film Commission.
News and announcements from the Texas Film Commission and the broader Texas production industry.
Featured article from the Texas Film Commission.
TFC Newsletter, January 2025
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Lubbock on being designated as the second Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Baytown, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Missouri City, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.
TFC Newsletter, December 25
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Big Spring, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.
TFC Newsletter, September 25
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Film Commission today announced a Film Friendly Texas Workshop to be held Thursday, October 16, in Odessa. Communities across Texas interested in pursuing local job creation and economic expansion strategies by becoming Film Friendly Texas Certified Communities are invited to attend.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Kaufman, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Texarkana, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Floresville, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.
TFC Newsletter, May 2025
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Flatonia, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the Town of Little Elm and the City of Lubbock on being the first Texas communities to earn the grand slam of “Friendly Texas” certifications, having earned the Film Friendly Texas, Music Friendly Texas, Tourism Friendly Texas, and Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community designations.
First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that the City of Columbus has been designated as the 200th Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission during a celebration at the Texas Capitol in Austin attended by community leaders from across the state.
TFC Newsletter, April 2025
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Lancaster, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Brenham, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Paris, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.
TFC Newsletter, March 2025
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Sweetwater, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Film Commission today announced a combined Film Friendly Texas & Digital Media Friendly Texas Workshop to be held virtually on April 10. Communities across Texas interested in pursuing local job creation and economic expansion strategies by becoming Film Friendly Texas or Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Communities are invited to attend.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Terrell, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Canyon, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.