The City of Lakeway has been named a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission, according to a March 13 announcement from the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office within the Office of the Governor.
This designation recognizes Lakeway’s completion of a multi-step training and certification process aimed at preparing communities to support media production. The program is intended to help local economies by attracting film and media projects that bring spending and job opportunities.
Governor Greg Abbott said, “Congratulations to Lakeway on joining more than 200 Film Friendly Texas Certified Communities. 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.”
Senator Donna Campbell also commented on the achievement: “Lakeway has long been a place where families, businesses, and visitors come to experience the very best of Texas living. This Film Friendly Texas designation gives Lakeway the chance to share its beautiful story, vibrant community, and entrepreneurial spirit with audiences everywhere. Congratulations to the City of Lakeway on this exciting milestone and for continuing to shine a positive light on our great state.”
Representative Ellen Troxclair said, “Kudos to the City of Lakeway, an Oscar-worthy location to live, play, work, and film. Earning the Film Friendly Texas Certified Community accolade is a continuation of a strong series of five-star actions by Lakeway leadership to expand the strength of our economy and boost the arts as well.”
Lakeway Mayor Tom Kilgore added, “Lakeway is a special place, and becoming a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community gives us a great opportunity to share that with a wider audience. From our beautiful Lake Travis views to our welcoming local businesses, this certification will help us attract productions that can showcase what makes Lakeway unique while bringing positive economic impact to our community. We’re excited to roll out the welcome mat and to be part of the thriving film industry here in Texas.”
More than 200 communities across Texas have received this certification from the commission over its more than 50-year history. These certified communities receive ongoing training about industry standards and best practices for accommodating filming activity.
The broader goal is for such designations—and continued collaboration between state agencies—to keep promoting economic growth through tourism and business development related to media production.
