On Thursday, Governor Greg Abbott announced that the City of Fate, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.
“Congratulations to the City of Fate on earning the Film Friendly Texas designation and joining more than 175 other Texas communities that have received this recognition,” said Governor Abbott. “Texas is brimming with promise, and I look forward to continuing to work alongside all of our communities to ensure they have the knowledge and tools needed to succeed. Through the Film Friendly Texas training and certification process, communities large and small are prepared to help match local businesses with productionrelated needs, creating jobs for Texas-based crew members and local residents, as well as spurring on-site spending at local businesses. I thank the Texas Film Commission for helping communities like Fate market their unique appeal and support local job creation through media production.”
The City of Fate joins more than 175 Film Friendly Texas Certified Communities from across the state that receive ongoing training and guidance from the Texas Film Commission on media industry standards, best practices, and how to effectively accommodate on-location filming activity in their community.
“I want to congratulate the City of Fate on their Film Friendly Texas designation,” said Senator Bob Hall. “Texas is already home to more than 210 feature film, commercial, and television production companies, and our great state continues to attract more every day. Senate District 2 is now home to eight of the over 175 Film Friendly Texas communities, and I am happy the City of Fate is among that growing list.”
For more than 50 years, the Texas Film Commission has helped grow local jobs and economies by promoting Texas as the premier destination for film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects, video game, and extended reality production. The Texas Film Commission in the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism has attracted more than $2 billion in local spending and created more than 183,000 production jobs across the state from 2007 to 2023.
“We welcome the Film Friendly Texas Community designation by the Texas Film Commission and the Office of the Governor as a testament to our city’s future-ready approach to filmmaking,” said Fate Mayor David Billings. “This designation speaks volumes about our unwavering belief in the potential in Fate to enrich both our economy and cultural landscape. It also reaffirms our commitment to fostering a vibrant downtown and economic opportunities within our community.”
To explore all that Film Friendly Texas Communities offer, visit: gov.texas.gov/film/page/ fftx_overview. For cast, crew, and digital media job opportunities in Texas, visit: gov.texas.gov/film/ hotline
Governor Abbott also announced that the City of Alvin has also been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.
The Music Friendly Texas program, the first in the nation since introduced by TMO in 2016, seeks to foster music businessrelated economic development and job creation in Texas cities and communities.
“Congratulations to the City of Alvin on earning the Music Friendly Texas Certified Community designation,” said Governor Abbott. “Music is key to the Texas brand and is deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of our great state. Music Friendly Texas Communities certified by the Texas Music Office work hard to attract and develop the local music industry to boost local job creation and economic growth. In fact, with support from the Texas Music Office, the Texas music industry accounts for more than 192,000 direct and indirect permanent jobs and generates more than $26 billion in annual economic activity statewide. Together, we will continue to work alongside communities in every region of our state to amplify their growth and success.”
The Music Friendly Texas Community Certification Ceremony cohosted by TMO, the City of Alvin, and the Alvin Convention and Visitors Bureau will be held in person on Thursday, May 16, at the Historic Alvin Train Depot as part of a special City Council meeting and will include Alvin city officials and community leaders, as well as Brazoria County officials. TMO Director Chip Adams will present the designation.