The Committee on Culture, Recreation and Tourism held a meeting addressing various legislative bills and resolutions focused on cultural designations across Texas. Key discussions included designating various cities as capitals for specific themes such as wellness and culinary heritage. Notably, House Bill 5239 was a significant topic, focusing on chronic wasting disease and the management practices needed to address it. The committee appreciated the collaborative approach taken to address complex issues and concluded the meeting by discussing pending bills for further consideration.
Relating to the promotion of film and television production in this state, including the eligibility of film or television productions for funding under the major events reimbursement program, the creation of a film events trust fund and a film production tax rebate trust fund, the establishment of virtual film production institutes, and the designation of media production development zones.
Relating to the minimum instruction requirement for the boater education program and the disposition and use of money received by the Parks and Wildlife Department from the boater education program.