State Property Use

If you are interested in shooting at any property owned and/or operated by the State of Texas, the Texas Film Commission must be your first call. We will help you determine which locations suit your project, navigate you through the many rules and restrictions for filming at these facilities, as well as act as your liaison to the appropriate state agencies. We can also connect you to the appropriate people at municipalities for filming on city- and county-owned property.

In order for a production company to be eligible to conduct production activity on a state property, they must:

1. Have production insurance in the amount required by the desired location that names the State of Texas as an additionally insured; and
   
2. Be a film, television, photo shoot, or commercial project for educational, industrial, or commercial purposes.
   
3. The content of the project must not be obscene in nature, as defined by Texas Penal Code §43.21.

A production company may be eligible to receive some or all of their filming days free from location fees if they meet the following minimum requirements, they must:

1. Have production insurance in the amount required by the desired location that names the State of Texas as an additionally insured; and
2. Have a minimum in-state spending of $250,000 for film or television projects, or a minimum in-state spending of $100,000 for commercials.