Tex.
Gov't Code Section 485A.002
Definitions
(1)
“Media production facility” means a structure, building, or room used for the specific purpose of creating a moving image project. The term includes but is not limited to:(A)
a soundstage and scoring stage;(B)
a production office;(C)
an editing facility, an animation production facility, and a video game production facility;(D)
a storage and construction space; and(E)
a sound recording studio and motion capture studio.(2)
“Media production development zone” means an area recognized by a nominating body and approved by the office as a media production development zone under this chapter.(3)
“Moving image project” means a visual and sound production, including a film, television program, national or multistate commercial, or digital interactive media production. The term does not include a production that is obscene, as defined by Section 43.21 (Definitions), Penal Code.(4)
“Nominating body” means the governing body of a municipality or county, or a combination of the governing bodies of municipalities or counties, that:(A)
recognizes a qualified area as a media production development zone; and(B)
nominates and applies for designation of a location in a media production development zone as a qualified media production location.(5)
“Office” means the Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Office within the office of the governor.(6)
“Qualified media production location” means a location in a media production development zone that has been designated by the office as a qualified media production location in accordance with this chapter.(7)
“Qualified person” means a person certified as a qualified person under Section 485A.201 (Qualified Person).
Source:
Section 485A.002 — Definitions, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.485A.htm#485A.002 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
