Legislation allotting $300 million in tax incentives per biennium for the film industry in Texas is one step closer to being signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, after passing the Texas House on Monday — following Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s initiative and prodding from A-list celebrities.
The Texas Moving Image Industry Program (TMIIP), which will be granted an additional $200 million under Senate Bill (SB) 22 by Sen. Joan Huffman (R-Houston), was brought to the House floor on Sunday night by Rep. Todd Hunter (R-Corpus Christi) with little debate prior to its passage, similar to the legislation’s hearings in both Senate and House committees.
