A recent commentary by Shackleford partner Ray Panneton in Texas Lawyer outlines how Texas is transforming into a major media production hub, driven by state-funded tax incentives and the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (TMIIIP). This growing multimedia economy focuses on leveraging diverse landscapes and cost-efficient production to establish an independent hub rather than mimicking Hollywood.  

In the Texas Lawyer feature Mr. Panneton writes, “As Texas continues to invest in its multimedia economy, it has positioned itself as a state ripe for cross-pollination of media industries. With robust production incentives, growing concentration on film and television, and tech, Texas is positioning itself to compete with traditional production hubs such as California, Georgia, and New Mexico.” 

Read the article here.