Giovanni Capriglione, Texas State of Representative from the 98th district | https://www.texastribune.org/directory/giovanni-capriglione/
Giovanni Capriglione, Texas State of Representative from the 98th district | https://www.texastribune.org/directory/giovanni-capriglione/
More specifically, the official text was summarized by the state legislature as ’’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’’.
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
This bill aims to enhance film and television production in Texas through various measures, including introducing eligibility for funding under the major events reimbursement program, creating a film events trust fund and a film production tax rebate trust fund, and establishing virtual film production institutes at Texas A&M University and Texas State University. It designates media production development zones and outlines procedures for selecting sites for film events, eligible for funding if chosen through competitive selection. The bill specifies the use of film events trust fund money for costs connected to film event preparation, production, or presentation and covers local involvement. It mandates that the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office and the Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Office administer and regulate the new programs to promote the state's competitive edge in attracting productions. The bill will take effect on Sept. 1, 2025.
Giovanni Capriglione, chair of the House Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency and member of the House Committee on S/C on Property Tax Appraisals, proposed another two bills during the 89(R) legislative session.
Capriglione graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a BS.
Giovanni Capriglione is currently serving in the Texas State House, representing the state's 98th House district. He replaced previous state representative Vicki Truitt in 2013.
Bills in Texas go through a multi-step legislative process, including committee review, debates, and votes in both chambers before reaching a final decision. Each session, there are typically thousands of bills introduced, but only a portion successfully navigate the process to become law.
You can read more about the bills and other measures here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1451 | 03/11/2025 | Relating to the information required to be disclosed in a lobbyist registration form |
| HB 1450 | 03/11/2025 | Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to report certain information regarding gifts, grants, donations, and investments received from certain foreign sources |
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