Texas Film Industry Set For Major Boost With New Legislation

Texas is a place known for its pride. The Lone Star State is where everything is bigger, and some claim everything is better. Maybe it's this drive to be the best at absolutely everything that has led Texas legislators to consider taking on Hollywood to become the "film capital of the world."

Texas Considers Push To Become The New Hollywood

Texas legislators aren't just blowing smoke when they say they want Texas to become the film capital of the world. They're willing to put their money where their mouth is...so to speak. There's a bill in the Senate that would pump $498 million into the state's film industry.

That's an eye-watering amount of money, and it has filmmakers very excited about the future of their craft in the Lone Star State. There are plenty of critics, though, who are worried about the potential return on investment when it comes to making movies in Texas.

The Long History Of Texas And The Movies

You might realize it, but Texas has a lot of history with making movies. Some iconic films were made right here in the Lone Star State. Of course, the most iconic is the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, but it's not the only one.

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The Spy Kids movie and its sequel are Texas-made. The classic There Will Be Blood was filmed in the Lone Star State. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade's iconic final scene was filmed in the Texas panhandle.

It will be interesting to see what happens with the funding that's being considered. If it goes through, will we see a flood of films and TV shows being made in Texas? That's the hope.

36 Celebrities That You Might Run into in Texas

There are many celebrities that have made Texas their home. Some were born here, and others decided to make their move recently during the 2020 pandemic. These are some of the musicians, actors, athletes, and other public figures that all call the great Lone Star State home.