Brenham, Texas, is now among the ranks of the Film Friendly Texas Certified Communities, a designation recently announced by Governor Greg Abbott. This certification, the result of Brenham's completion of a training and certification process, places the city on a pedestal for media production alongside more than 175 Texas communities. Governor Abbott recognized Brenham's achievement, emphasizing that certified communities like Brenham are well-equipped to support local businesses and job creation through facilitating media production, according to a press release from the Governor's Office.
Senator Lois Kolkhorst also lauded Brenham's new status, noting its potential to enhance the area's economic landscape. "This achievement is yet another reason the Brenham area is an attractive and thriving center for a wide variety of economic growth," Kolkhorst stated, as mentioned in the same press release. Brenham Mayor Atwood Kenjura expressed pride in the city's recognition, citing the opportunity to promote the city's historical and cultural charm through filmmaking as a boon for local businesses and the economy.
For over half a century, the Texas Film Commission under the Governor's Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office has been a cornerstone in promoting Texas as a leading destination for various forms of media production. The commission's initiatives have contributed approximately $2.5 billion in local spending, and have been instrumental in creating over 189,000 production jobs across Texas from 2007 to 2024, with those figures emblematic of the state's commitment to bolstering its creative economy.
Brenham now finds itself among a network of cities that benefit from the ongoing training, and guidance provided by the Texas Film Commission. These communities also gain access to resources on how to manage on-location filming, thus making them more attractive to filmmakers and production crews. For those looking to explore the offerings of Film Friendly Texas Communities or seeking job opportunities in the state's film and digital media landscape, resources can be found on the Texas Film Commission's website, encouraging the growth of both the arts and local economies.
