HomeMy WebLinkAbout033654 RES - 05/13/2025Resolution of the Corpus Christi City Council supporting Senate Bill 22 and
House Bill 4568, which creates the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive
Program and establishes and funds the Texas Moving Image Industry
Incentive Fund.
Whereas, Senate Bill 22 and House Bill 4568 align with the state legislative
agenda adopted by the City Council, supporting the Texas Film Incentive program, job
creation, and job retention for the residents of Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend region;
and
Whereas, Corpus Christi initiated investment in our local film industry through the
establishment of the Corpus Christi Film Commission, whose mission is to promote
Corpus Christi as a premier destination for filmmakers, musicians, and creative
professionals by providing resources, support, and guidance, while actively increasing
production in our region; and
Whereas, this legislation strengthens the position of Texas and Corpus Christi to
be part of a growing industry that will portray Texans and our state in a positive light and
increase the amount of productions featuring Texas settings to be filmed in the State of
Texas; and
Whereas, a robust Texas Film Incentive Fund will complement the efforts for
economic development in Corpus Christi and encourage Texas -based artists, actors,
performers, and production staff to make Texas their home;
Therefore, be it Resolved that the City Council of Corpus Christi, Texas, supports
the adoption of legislation in the 89th Texas Legislative Session relating to the Texas
Moving Image Industry Incentive Program, which is designed to build Texan communities
through the movie image industry and create jobs.
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