1. (a) Projects, not to include projects choosing the Texas Wage Option, that 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 underutilized or economically distressed-area spending.
2. (b) Feature Films, Television Programs and Visual Effects Projects for Feature Films and Television Programs that choose the Texas Wage Option and that complete at least 25% of their total filming days in underutilized or economically distressed areas may receive an additional 4.25% of eligible wages paid to Texas residents. The additional 4.25% applies to all eligible wages paid to Texas residents; it is not restricted to wages paid for work only in the underutilized or economically distressed area.

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.