Texas lawmakers pass SB 22, marking significant investment in film and TV production

The legislation changes various maximum and minimum percentage levels of pay for Texas residents and of Texas-based productions. AUSTIN, Texas — On Monday, Texas lawmakers enhanced the power of Texas-based filmmaking by passing Senate Bill 22.  The bill represents the single-largest investment in Texas-based media production, according to the Texas Film Commission.  “[June 23] marks … Read more

Texas universities face scrutiny over tuition for undocumented students

Texas seeks data from public universities to ensure undocumented students pay out-of-state tuition. SAN ANTONIO — The fate of undocumented students is on shaky ground with the latest request from the state made to public universities. A Jun. 18 letter from the Texas Higher Education Board to Presidents of Institutions of Higher Education requests information … Read more