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News & Announcements – Film Friendly Texas Announcements

Mar 26

Mercedes Designated Film Friendly Texas Certified Community

The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office within the Office of the Governor today announced the City of Mercedes has been designated by the Texas Film Commission as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step training and certification process.

Mar 13

Lakeway Designated Film Friendly Texas Certified Community

The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office within the Office of the Governor today announced the City of Lakeway has been designated by the Texas Film Commission as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step training and certification process.

Nov 20

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Big Spring

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.

Aug 27

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Workshop In Odessa

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.

Aug 21

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Kaufman

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.

Jun 12

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Floresville

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.

May 23

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Flatonia

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.

May 8

Governor Abbott Congratulates Little Elm, Lubbock On Earning Grand Slam Of “Friendly Texas” Certifications

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.

 
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