HB 1859
AN ACT relating to incentives for the moving image industry in this state.
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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Fiscal Note
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What This Bill Does
This Texas bill allows the state film office to require production companies seeking grants to certify they will follow safety guidelines for firearm use on movie and TV sets. The requirement applies to moving image projects applying for state incentive grants, potentially impacting film and television productions in Texas. The new rule aims to enhance on-set safety practices and goes into effect September 1, 2025.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to incentives for the moving image industry in this state. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 485.022, Government Code, is amended by adding Subsection (g) to read as follows: (g) The office may require a production company applying for a grant under this subchapter to certify that, with respect to the moving image project that is the subject of the application, the production company will conform with guidelines adopted by the office relating to the safe use of firearms in moving image SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
Legislators who authored or co-sponsored this bill.
Expert Lobbyists for This Bill
These lobbyists specialize in Weapons and related subject areas.
Brianna M. Menard
Haley Cornyn
Michael J. Johnson
Vera Denise Rose
Gavin L. Massingill
Fred Shannon
Sarah Hicks
Matthew Bentley
Luis Saenz
Kelly Barnes
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to incentives for the moving image industry in this state.
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