Film commission operated by Visit Austin that serves as the central resource for film, TV, and commercial production in Austin, Texas. It assists productions with locations, permitting guidance, and connections to local crew, vendors, and city departments.
Filming incentives
- Rate
- 5-31%
- Credit type
- Cash Grant
- Min. spend
- $250,000
Figures describe the Texas program, not this office. Incentive terms change with legislation: confirm current rates, caps, and eligibility with the office before budgeting.
Checked against official sources 23 July 2026
Full Texas incentive breakdown, estimator & comparisonTexas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program offers up to 31% back to qualifying productions; the local Austin Creative Content Incentive Program adds up to 2.5% back for local projects; Texas also grants an 8.25% sales-tax exemption on qualifying production goods.
Official incentive details