BRENHAM CERTIFIED AS FILM FRIENDLY TEXAS COMMUNITY

  

The City of Brenham has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.

Through the designation, announced by Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday, Brenham joins over 175 other Texas communities who have earned recognition after a multi-step training and certification process.  Communities that have become certified receive ongoing training and guidance from the Texas Film Commission on media industry standards, best practices, and how to effectively accommodate on-location filming activity.

Abbott congratulated Brenham on earning the designation and thanked the Texas Film Commission for “helping communities like Brenham market their unique appeal and support local job creation through media production.”

State Senator Lois Kolkhorst said, “This achievement is yet another reason the Brenham area is an attractive and thriving center for a wide variety of economic growth.”

Brenham Mayor Atwood Kenjura said Brenham is proud of the recognition.  He said, “This certification shines a spotlight on our city’s charm, history, and welcoming spirit.  We’re excited to open our doors to filmmakers and share the unique beauty and character of Brenham with audiences far and wide.  It’s a great opportunity to support local businesses, boost our economy, and share Brenham’s story on screen.”

For over 50 years, the Texas Film Commission, in the governor’s Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office, has worked to promote Texas as a destination for film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects, video game, and extended reality production.  From 2007 to 2024, the commission has attracted over $2.5 billion in local spending and created more than 189,000 production jobs across the state.