TITLE: Relating to the Texas Music Incubator Program.

SUMMARY: Relating to the Texas Music Incubator Program.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the Texas Music Incubator Program. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 485.045, Government Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) After reviewing applications for a rebate under the program, the office shall grant rebates to eligible music venues and music festival promoters that the office determines provide or have committed to provide the most economic benefit to the communities in which the music venues are located or the festivals are held, as applicable, and to the Texas music industry, including live music performers. (b) The office is not required to act on any grant application and may deny an application because of inappropriate content or content that portrays Texas or Texans in a negative fashion, as determined by the office. In determining whether to act on or deny a grant application, the office shall consider general standards of decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and values of the citizens of Texas. [(b)] (c) As directed by the office, the comptroller shall issue a warrant for a rebate granted by the office under this section drawn on the Texas music incubator account. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.