(a) The Texas Film Commission (Commission) may, in its sole discretion, designate a Feature Film or Television Program as a Texas Heritage Project.
(b) A project that the Commission designates as a Texas Heritage Project may receive an additional grant in an amount equal to 2.5% of total in-state spending.
(c) When evaluating a project as a Texas Heritage Project, the Commission shall consider the project's:
  (1) current and likely future effect on the promotion of Texas' historic, cultural, natural, or man-made resources;
  (2) current and likely future economic impact on Texas communities through direct production spending and tourism;
  (3) inclusion of Texas residents in positions of significant creative or economic influence, such as producer, director, or investor; and
  (4) portrayal of Texas and Texans in a positive fashion.
(d) Designation as a Texas Heritage Project is discretionary and is made in the sole determination of the Commission.
(e) Up to $2,500,000 of Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program funds may be used during each biennium for awarding the additional grant to designated Texas Heritage Projects.

Source Note: The provisions of this §121.13 adopted to be effective September 5, 2013, 38 TexReg 5714; amended to be effective May 21, 2023, 48 TexReg 2484