Texas film tax incentive

Estimate the credit

Apply the published rate to your qualifying spend.

A starting point, not a bankable figure. The low end is the rate a production can count on; the high end needs every uplift stacked. It does not model tiers, per-project or annual caps, above- and below-the-line splits, or residency rules. Confirm the number that applies to your production with the film office.

Program detail

Per-project cap

No program cap

• TMIIIP is a grant and rebate program rather than a tax credit, with the base award scaling on in-state spend and stacking to a maximum 31%.
• Three separate 2.5% grant add-ons: Texas resident veterans making up at least 5% of combined paid crew and cast, a workforce development partnership with a Texas college or university, and filming at designated Texas historic sites.
• A 1% post-production grant applies when at least 25% of in-state spend goes to Texas-based post, including labour, vendors, and music.
• There is no program cap, but 35% of paid crew and 35% of paid cast, including extras, must be Texas residents.

Incentive terms change with legislation. Verify current rates, caps, and eligibility with the film office before committing a budget. Last checked 2026-07-23.