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News & Announcements – Film Friendly Texas Announcements

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.

May 2

First Lady Abbott Congratulates Columbus As 200th Film Friendly Texas Community

First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that the City of Columbus has been designated as the 200th Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission during a celebration at the Texas Capitol in Austin attended by community leaders from across the state.

Apr 28

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Lancaster

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Lancaster, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.

Apr 24

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Brenham

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Brenham, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.

Apr 22

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For City Of Paris

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Paris, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.

Mar 20

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Sweetwater

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Sweetwater, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.

Mar 18

Governor Abbott Announces Film & Digital Media Friendly Texas Workshop

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Film Commission today announced a combined Film Friendly Texas & Digital Media Friendly Texas Workshop to be held virtually on April 10. Communities across Texas interested in pursuing local job creation and economic expansion strategies by becoming Film Friendly Texas or Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Communities are invited to attend.

Mar 6

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Terrell

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Terrell, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.

 
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