HB 1162

AN ACT relating to the eligibility of certain production companies for a

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89th Regular Session

Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended

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What This Bill Does

Prohibits the Texas Film Commission from awarding grants to production companies that have previously created visual content involving minors in sexual conduct or sexual performances. The legislation effectively bars such companies from receiving state film incentive funding, aiming to protect children from potential exploitation in the entertainment industry. The bill would take effect on September 1, 2025, giving production companies clear guidelines about eligibility for state film grants.

Subject Areas

Minors--Health & Safety Arts & Humanities MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE State Agencies, Boards & Commissions

Bill Text

relating to the eligibility of certain production companies for a
grant award under the moving image industry incentive program.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Section 485.022, Government Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (e-1) to read as follows:
(e-1)  The office shall deny a grant application for a
production company that at any time has produced a visual
production depicting a child younger than 18 years of age engaged in
sexual conduct or a sexual performance.  In this section, "sexual
conduct" and "sexual performance" have the meanings assigned by
SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Bill Sponsors

Legislators who authored or co-sponsored this bill.

Matt Shaheen

Primary Author

R House District 66

Bill History

filed

Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the eligibility of certain production companies for a

Nov 10, 2025

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