The Texas Music Incubator Rebate (TMIR) Program was created through Senate Bill 609 and signed into law by Governor Abbott following the 87th Legislative Session. Backed by $20.2 million in biennial funding, the program is designed to support and strengthen Texas’ music industry by reinvesting tax revenue into the venues and festivals that fuel music economies.
The TMIR Program provides a rebate of the mixed beverage gross receipts taxes (MB and N licensees) or sales taxes remitted on beer and wine (BG and BW licensees) in the previous fiscal year.
Funds may be used for any expenses related to the approved venue or festival, including:
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Download the TMIR BrochureExcept as otherwise provided in statute, to qualify for a rebate under the program, a music venue or music festival promoter must have, for at least the two years preceding the date on which the music venue or promoter submits an application, met the requirements below.
been a permittee subject to the mixed beverage gross receipts tax or a permit holder subject to the sales tax on the sale of beer or wine;
if the applicant is a music venue, been a retail establishment with a dedicated audience capacity of not more than 3,000 persons;
if the applicant is a music festival promoter, held a music festival in a county with a population of less than 100,000;
entered into a written contract with a musical performance artist to conduct a live performance at the venue or festival, as applicable, under which the artist received as compensation a specified percentage of ticket sales for or other sales during the performance, or a guaranteed amount in advance of the performance; and
met at least five of the following criteria, one of which must be (A) or (B):
Tip: If you’re unsure whether you meet five criteria, review your documentation and contact TMIR staff with questions before applying.
The 2025 application cycle is currently closed. The 2026 application cycle will open on September 1.
Yes. You can reapply every year.
Review the Eligibility section and contact TMIR staff with any additional questions.
Access the TMIR Portal and click “Forgot password” on login screen.
Yes. The application automatically saves your responses, allowing you to return and complete the application at a later time.
Each application question identifies required documents.
You will not be allowed to submit your application without the required documentation.
TMIR Program Staff will review your application for completeness. If any additional information/documentation is needed, you will be notified via email.
You can follow the status of your application in the application portal.
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The TMIR Program follows an annual application cycle. Dates listed below reflect the standard program timeline.
Dates are subject to change. Applicants should monitor the TMIR website and portal for official updates.
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