Haltom City Designated Film Friendly Texas Certified Community
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office within the Office of the Governor today announced Haltom City has been designated by the Texas Film Commission (TFC) as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step training and certification process.
“Congratulations to Haltom City on joining more than 200 Film Friendly Texas Certified Communities,” said Governor Greg Abbott. “The Texas Film Commission partners with communities in every region of the state to market their unique appeal and attract new investments in media production. Through ongoing Film Friendly Texas training, communities are prepared to support media production, spurring on-site spending at local businesses and creating good-paying jobs for Texans.”
“Congratulations to Haltom City Mayor An Truong and the Haltom City Council for earning the Film Friendly Texas Certified Community designation, evidence of a lively, flourishing economy,” said Senator Taylor Rehmet. “It’s clear the film industry attracts dozens of specialized, skilled trades, and with them all, Texas will help tell stories in new and exciting ways. I encourage the DFW region to improve our local cinema/television business incentives, grade school and college pathways, and workforce development.”
“Earning the Film Friendly Texas certification reflects Haltom City's commitment to being proactive, collaborative, and business friendly,” said Haltom City Manager Rex Phelps. “This designation is about more than attracting film productions — it demonstrates our willingness to partner with the film industry, support economic development, and showcase everything that makes our community unique. Building on recent productions filmed in Haltom City, including The Senior, Landman, and Frisco King, this certification strengthens our ability to attract future projects that bring new investment, support our local businesses, and highlight our community to audiences across Texas and beyond. We look forward to welcoming filmmakers to experience firsthand the exceptional customer service and partnership that define Haltom City.”
More than 200 Film Friendly Texas Certified Communities across the state receive ongoing training and guidance from the Texas Film Commission on media industry standards, best practices, and how to effectively accommodate on-location filming activity in their community.
For more than 50 years, the Texas Film Commission in the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office has helped grow local jobs and economies by promoting Texas as the premier destination for film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects, video game, and extended reality production. To explore all that Film Friendly Texas Communities offer, visit: gov.texas.gov/film/page/fftx_overview. For cast, crew, and digital media job opportunities in Texas, visit: gov.texas.gov/film/hotline.