The Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (TMIIIP) offers cash rebates from 5% to 25% on qualified in-state spending—plus bonus uplifts that push your total savings to 31%.
Texas just committed $1.5 billion over the next ten years to bring your story to the screen.
Here’s exactly how it works, who qualifies, and how Indago secures your rebate.
TMIIIP Eligibility: Who Qualifies?
You qualify if your production meets three requirements:
1. Minimum in-state spending
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Film/TV: $250,000 in qualified Texas expenses
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Commercials: $100,000 in qualified Texas expenses
2. Positive Texas content
Your project’s storyline, setting, or themes must reflect Texas positively or showcase its unique heritage and culture.
3. Apply before filming begins
Complete applications must be submitted and approved before principal photography. Retroactive applications are not accepted.
TMIIIP Rebate Structure: How Much Can You Get Back?
Base Rebate: 5% – 25% on qualified Texas spending (wages, vendors, lodging, rentals)
Bonus Uplifts (stackable):
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Texas post-production (≥25% of spend)
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Filming in rural or underutilized counties
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Hiring Texas veterans (≥5% of cast/crew)
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Using Texas historic sites
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Workforce development partnerships
Maximum Possible Rebate: 31% of eligible costs
Eligible Projects
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Feature films
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Episodic TV
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Documentaries
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Commercials
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Music videos
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Branded content
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Animation
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VFX
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Video games
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XR projects
TMIIIP Example: $600,000 Cash Rebate
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Production Budget | $2,000,000 |
| Base Rebate (25%) | $500,000 |
| + Rural Filming Bonus (2.5%) | +$50,000 |
| + Veteran Hiring Bonus (2.5%) | +$50,000 |
| Total Rebate | $600,000 cash |
Why Apply Now?
The funding is active.
$1.5 billion is dedicated to this program. Texas wants to award these incentives—but they are allocated on a competitive basis.
Strategy matters.
To maximize your rebate, decisions about hiring, locations, and vendors must be made during pre-production. Waiting until after filming leaves money on the table.
Compliance is key.
Texas audits every claim after wrap. Proper documentation from day one is non-negotiable.
How Indago Secures Your Texas Film Rebate
Eligibility & Modeling: We analyze your budget and script against TMIIIP rules to forecast your rebate potential.
Application Management: We prepare and submit your complete application package on time—before production begins.
Bonus Optimization: We advise on strategic decisions (locations, hires, vendors) to unlock every incentive dollar.
Expense Tracking Setup: We guide your production team on compliant, audit-ready documentation from day one.
Audit Preparation & Submission: We compile your final cost report, organize all backup, and manage the state review to get you paid faster.
Cash Flow Planning: We help forecast rebate timing and amounts for accurate financing and budgeting.
Ready to Apply?
The door is open. The funding is there. But you must apply before filming begins.
Call (844) 463-2400 or email hello@indagotax.com.