Certified communities are readied to help match local businesses with production-related needs, stimulating the local economy by creating jobs for Texas-based crew members and local residents, as well as creating on-site spending at local small businesses.
![ATX_FTWD](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/TXGOV/2019/05/2574665/newsletter-atx-ftwd_original.jpg) Photo: AMC
Texas Fear at ATX TV Festival
The 2019 ATX TV Festival will provide a sneak peak of Fear the Walking Dead, followed by a Q&A with cast and producers - moderated by Lindsey Ashley, TFC Deputy Director. Season 5 returned to the Lone Star State with filming throughout Central Texas communities.
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Re-Cap: Film Commission 101
Thank you to the San Antonio community for joining us on Saturday with the San Antonio Film Commission at KLRN. It was a pleasure to discuss how the resources and services of our offices can benefit the creative industries of Texas.
![New Hires](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/TXGOV/2019/05/2582551/newsletter-newhires_original.jpg) Welcoming New TFC Team Members
Please join us in welcoming two new members to our Production Department: Emily Hamel, Digital Media Production Consultant and Matt Miller, Production Specialist.
![Rotunda](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/TXGOV/2019/04/2534596/capitol-rotunda_original.jpg) Legislative Session Update
The Legislature finishes finalizing the budget. The last day of the 86th Regular Legislative Session is Monday, May 27, 2019.
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