1. (a) Projects which complete at least 25% of their total Filming Days in Underutilized or Economically Distressed Areas may receive an additional 2.5% of total in-state spending. The additional 2.5% applies to all eligible spending in all areas of Texas; it is not restricted to the spending in Underutilized or Economically Distressed Areas.
2. (b) In the event that multiple locations are utilized within a single Filming Day, in order to calculate the 25% of total Filming Days in Underutilized or Economically Distressed Areas necessary to receive an additional 2.5% of total in-state spending, the Texas Film Commission (Commission) may pro-rate a given Filming Day by number of shot locations reflected on production reports furnished by an Applicant to the Commission. For example, if eight locations are utilized in a Filming Day, and five are located in Underutilized or Economically Distressed Areas, 5/8 of that Filming Day will count in calculating the 25% of total Filming Days necessary to become eligible for the additional grant percentage.
3. (c) The Commission shall use maps to identify the areas that qualify for designation in accordance with §121.2(26) of this chapter. The maps in effect since August 28, 2011 shall expire on August 31, 2015 at which time the Commission shall update the maps. The Commission, having no obligation to do so, will endeavor to make such updated maps available in an electronic format on the Commission's Internet website up to 90 days prior to their effective date.

Source Note:The provisions of this §121.7 adopted to be effective March 10, 2008, 33 TexReg 2019; amended to be effective November 22, 2009, 34 TexReg 8029; amended to be effective August 28, 2011, 36 TexReg 5201; amended to be effective September 5, 2013, 38 TexReg 5714.