| Gov. Perry Signs Bill to Enhance Incentives |
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AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry signed House Bill (HB) 873 by Rep. Dawnna Dukes and Sen. Robert Deuell, which expands the current incentive program by lowering thresholds and providing incentives to additional industry sements.
"The passage of House Bill 873 is an important step in helping Texas regain its footing in the moving image business," Gov. Perry said. "With this legislation, we are strengthening our state's investment in a vital industry that not only shows off our state to the rest of the world, but also draws investment and creates jobs for Texans."
The governor was joined by lawmakers, filmmaker Robert Rodriguez, members of the Texas Motion Picture Alliance, and representatives of the film, television, commercial and video game industries from across the state at Rodriguez's Troublemaker Studios for the signing. MPS Studios' Meredith Stephens and Mark Beasley attended the signing.
But, the game is not over. Funding for the program is still being considered by the Texas Legislature. For more information on how you can support the effort, visit www.txmpa.org.
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