This means we'll be able to spot more celebrities in town, but beyond that it'll have huge impact on the local economy.
Finally. Dallas may have a film or TV show shooting in its backyard that has nothing to do with"real housewives" thanks to a funding increase for the state's tax incentive program.For years, the Texas legislature has decreased and even tried to zero-out the funds for the state's tax incentives to attract film, television and video game productions to the state. Now it finally has a dollar figure that could bring big-name productions back to Texas and even Dallas once again.
"Everyone is very excited because it means that Texas will be competitive again when it comes to attracting projects," says Tony Armer, the commissioner of the Dallas Film & Creative Industries Office.
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