The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office within the Office of the Governor t announced on September 24 that the City of Fulshear has been designated by the Texas Film Commission as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step training and certification process.

“Congratulations to the City of Fulshear on joining more than 200 Film Friendly Texas Certified Communities,” said Governor Greg Abbott. “The Texas Film Commission partners with communities in every region of the state to market their unique appeal and attract new investments in media production. Through ongoing Film Friendly Texas training, communities are prepared to support media production, spurring on-site spending at local businesses and creating good-paying jobs for Texans.”

“The City of Fulshear is one of the fastest-growing communities in the country,” said Senator Joan Huffman. “That growth has produced a strong local economy and businesses ready to welcome new customers. Those same strengths make Fulshear a natural home for film and media productions looking for a place to work and spend. Congratulations to the city on earning the Film Friendly Texas certification.”

“Anyone who has spent time in Fulshear knows it has a character worth putting on screen,” said State Representative Gary Gates. “I commend Mayor McCoy, City Manager Goodlander, and city staff for completing this certification. It reflects the same forward-thinking approach that has made Fulshear such a desirable place to live and do business.”

“Film Friendly Texas Certification represents an exciting opportunity for our city to showcase our community, support local businesses, and open the door to new economic opportunities through the film and media industry,” said Fulshear Mayor Don McCoy. “It reflects our commitment to being a welcoming, collaborative community where creativity and commerce can thrive. We are Film Friendly Fulshear.”

“This designation demonstrates Fulshear’s commitment to exploring new opportunities to promote film, support local businesses, and share what makes our community special,” said Fulshear City Manager Zach Goodlander.

More than 200 Film Friendly Texas Certified Communities across the state 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. For more than 50 years, the Texas Film Commission in the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office 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. 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. The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office (EDT) within the Office of the Governor is tasked with marketing and promoting the state of Texas across the nation and around the world as the premier business location and travel destination. EDT works closely with communities and local, regional, and statewide economic development and tourism organizations, as well as partnering state agencies, to ensure Texas remains the best place to live, work, and visit.