By: Cyrier H.C.R. No. 131
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The residents of Bastrop County for decades have
opened their homes, businesses, and properties to film productions
of all durations and sizes, forming friendly relations with
industry professionals; Bastrop County residents watch with pride
as our communities come to life on television and motion picture
screens; and
WHEREAS, The leadership of Bastrop County and the cities of
Bastrop, Elgin, and Smithville have adopted film-friendly policies
to ensure that projects work smoothly with residents and
businesses; and
WHEREAS, understanding the economic impact they bring to our
communities, each Chamber of Commerce, private citizens, local
agencies, and School Districts actively support film production and
open their homes and facilities for film making; Local Film
Commissions provide workshops promoting dialogue between
production companies and our residents; and
WHEREAS, Bastrop County is home to New Republic Studios, a
full service production company bringing creative talents to
production stages, sound stages, and animation facilities in their
state of the art facilities; and
WHEREAS, Many residents of Bastrop County proudly support
their families through work on film projects, including
professional writers, directors, location scouts, actors,
accountants, caterers, carpenters, electricians, and other skilled
positions; and
WHEREAS, each year Bastrop County and our local communities
welcome thousands of visitors following film trails established by
the Texas Film Commission; they come to see famous locations such as
the "Hope Floats" home and the "Bernie" courtroom; and
WHEREAS, Bastrop County residents spend countless hours as
volunteers supporting film productions in our communities; Bastrop
County has hosted hundreds of moving-image productions from Academy
Award nominated feature films such as "The Tree of Life" to fan
classics such as "Hope Floats", "Bernie", "The Transformers", and
"My All American". Celebrities feel welcome here - from Clydesdales
parading down Main Street of Elgin; Julia Roberts, Jack Black, and
Troy Aikman strolling Bastrop's Main Street; to Brad Pitt and Julia
Chastain enjoying the ambiance of Smithville; and
WHEREAS, Bastrop County is where film production companies
come to enjoy their friendly and hospitable nature; Bastrop County
and its residents have earned this recognition; therefore , be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby designates Bastrop County as the Film
Hospitality Capital of Texas; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section
391.003(e), Government Code, this designation remain in effect
until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally
passed by the legislature.