News – Press Release

Governor’s Small Business Webinar: Update on SBA Shuttered Venue Operators Grant

The Governor's Office of Small Business Assistance, in partnership with the Texas Music Office, will provide an update on the Shuttered Venue Operator’s (SVO) Grant. The webinar will focus on the information required for small businesses to get ready to apply for the new grant through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Senator John Cornyn, author of the new bill that enacted this funding, will open the event. The expert panel will include Tim Jeffcoat, District Director of the SBA in Houston, and Blayne Tucker, music industry lawyer, venue operator and champion of the new bill.

Governor Abbott Announces Arlington Designated As Music Friendly Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Arlington, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). The Music Friendly Community program seeks to foster music business economic development in Texas cities and communities. TMO Community Relations & Outreach Specialist Chip Adams will present the Music Friendly Community designation to Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams on Friday, December 18, 2020, at 12:30 PM during a virtual certification ceremony in partnership with Levitt Pavilion Arlington, the City of Arlington, and the Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Governor Abbott Announces Denison Designated As Music Friendly Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Denison, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).

Virtual Music Friendly Community Workshop - Denison

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Denison will co-host a virtual Music Friendly Community workshop on Tuesday, December 1. TMO Community Relations and Outreach Specialist Chip Adams will co-host the workshop via livestream to represent the TMO, answer questions, and speak about the Music Friendly Community program.

Governor Abbott Announces City Of Victoria Designated As Music And Film Friendly Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Victoria, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as both a Music Friendly and Film Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Texas Film Commission, respectively. A virtual certification ceremony will take place on Tuesday, November 17 during the Victoria City Council meeting.

Governor Abbott Announces Bastrop and Lubbock Have Been Certified as Music Friendly Communities

On Wednesday, September 9, Governor Greg Abbott announced that both the city of Bastrop and the city of Lubbock, having completed the multi-step certification process, have been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). The Music Friendly Community program seeks to foster music business economic development in Texas cities and communities. 

Governor Abbott Announces Virtual Music Friendly Community Workshop For City Of Dallas

Governor Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the Dallas Creative Industries Office, a division of VisitDallas, will co-host a virtual Music Friendly Community workshop on Monday, July 13. TMO Director Brendon Anthony and TMO Community Relations and Outreach Specialist Chip Adams will host the workshop via livestream to represent the TMO, answer questions, and speak about the Music Friendly Community program. Dallas' workshop is the first step in the certification process, and when complete, Dallas will join around a dozen other Texas cities that have earned the coveted designation “Music Friendly.”

Governor Abbott Announces Virtual Music Friendly Community Certification Ceremony For The City Of McKinney

Governor Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) will host its first virtual Music Friendly Community certification ceremony for the City of McKinney, in partnership with Visit McKinney, on Tuesday, May 19. The ceremony will be livestreamed from McKinney's City Council meeting. McKinney Mayor George Fuller will be in attendance, as well as TMO Director Brendon Anthony and TMO Community Relations and Outreach Specialist Chip Adams via livestream to represent the TMO and speak about the Music Friendly Community program during the ceremony.