TMIIIP (Projects Starting After Sept. 1)
The Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (TMIIIP) is designed to build the economy through the moving image industry and create jobs in Texas. TMIIIP provides qualifying film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects, video game, extended reality (XR), and other moving image productions the opportunity to receive a cash grant based on a percentage of a project’s eligible Texas expenditures, including eligible wages paid to Texas residents. Grants vary by budget levels and types of productions, and are issued upon completion of a review of the project’s Texas expenditures. This incentive program is in addition to Texas’ Sales Tax Exemptions.
Projects starting production 9/1/2025 or after, click here to inquire.
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Film & Television Projects
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Commercial Projects
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Video Game Projects
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Reality Television Projects
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Animation & Visual Effects Projects
Film & Television Projects
Program Overview
Texas spending can include eligible pre-production, production and post-production expenditures.
| Program Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Base Incentive Rate | 5% - 25% |
| Additional Grant Award | 1% - 2.5% |
| Minimum In-state Spend | 5% for $250,000 - $1 million 10% for $1 million - $1.5 million 25% for $1.5 million+ |
| Qualifying Expenses | Wages, Invoices and Petty Cash |
| Per Project Cap | None |
| Qualified Labor | First $1 million of each Texas Resident |
| Program Qualifications | 35% of paid crew and 35% of paid cast members, including extras, must be Texas Residents 60% of the total production must be completed in Texas |
Types of Programs/Project
- Feature Films
- Documentaries
- Episodic Television Series
- Television Episodes
- Television Movies
- Miniseries / Limited Series
- Reality Television (see below)
Commercial Projects
Program Overview
Texas spending can include eligible pre-production, production and post-production expenditures.
| Program Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Base Incentive Rate | 5% - 10% |
| Additional Grant Award | 1% - 2.5% |
| Minimum In-state Spend | 5% for $100,000 - $1 million 10% for $1 million+ |
| Qualifying Expenses | Wages, Invoices and Petty Cash |
| Per Project Cap | None |
| Qualified Labor | First $1 million of each Texas Resident |
| Program Qualifications | 35% of combined paid crew and cast, including extras, must be Texas Residents 60% of the total production must be completed in Texas |
Types of Programs/Project
- National Commercials
- Regional Commercials
- Series of Commercials
- Infomercials
- Interstitial Advertising
- Music Videos
- Educational Videos
- Instructional Videos
Video Game Projects
Program Overview
No cap on incentive amount.
| Program Detail | Information |
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| Base Incentive Rate | 5% - 25% |
| Additional Grant Award | 1% - 2.5% |
| Minimum In-state Spend | 5% for $100,000 - $1 million 10% for $1 million - $1.5 million 25% for $1.5 million+ |
| Qualifying Expenses | Wages, Invoices and Petty Cash |
| Per Project Cap | None |
| Qualified Labor | First $1 million of each Texas Resident |
| Program Qualifications | 35% of the combined paid employees and contractors must be Texas Residents 60% of the total production must be completed in Texas |
- Computer
- Mobile Electronic Device
- Browser or Web-Based Console
- Console
- Handheld Console
- Stand-Alone Arcade
Reality Television Projects
Program Overview
Texas spending can include eligible pre-production, production and post-production expenditures.
| Program Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Base Incentive Rate | 5% - 10% |
| Additional Grant Award | 1% - 2.5% |
| Minimum In-state Spend | 5% for $250,000 - $1 million 10% for $1 million+ |
| Qualifying Expenses | Wages, Invoices and Petty Cash |
| Per Project Cap | None |
| Qualified Labor | First $1 million of each Texas Resident |
| Program Qualifications | 35% of combined paid crew and cast, including extras, must be Texas Residents 60% of the total production must be completed in Texas |
Types of Programs/Project
- Nationally Syndicated Reality Series
- Nationally Syndicated Talk Shows
- Nationally Syndicated Contest or Game Shows
Animation & Visual Effects Projects
Program Overview
Incentive rates are based on the type of project and projects must adhere to required threshold qualifications.
Texas spending can include eligible pre-production, production and post-production expenditures.
| Project Type | Film & Television | Commercials |
|---|---|---|
| Base Incentive Rate | 5% - 25% | 5% - 10% |
| Additional Grant Award | 1% - 2.5% |
1% - 2.5% |
| Minimum In-state Spend | 5% for $250,000 - $1 million 10% for $1 million - $1.5 million 25% for $1.5 million+ |
5% for $100,000 - $1 million 10% for $1 million+ |
| Qualifying Expenses | Wages, Invoices and Petty Cash | |
| Per Project Cap | None | |
| Qualified Labor | First $1 million of each Texas Resident | |
| Program Qualifications |
VFX Film & Television:
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VFX Commercials and all Animation:
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| 60% of the total production must be completed in Texas | ||