BY TOMER RONEN & AUBREY VOGEL
Fulshear takes steps toward film-friendly city At a Sept. 16 meeting, City Council unanimously approved commercial filming guidelines as city offi- cials work to join approximately 200 other cities as a Texas Film Friendly Certified Community through the Texas Film Commission. The certification will position the city as a poten- tial location for commercials, music videos, films and more, Economic Development Coordinator Haden Farr said. The initiative is part of the city’s long-term goal to diversify revenue sources, enhance economic development opportunities and evaluate Fulshear’s profile as a distinctive destination, according to agenda documents. What’s next? City officials will now submit an application to the Texas Film Commission, including five poten- tial filming locations within the community.
Katy prioritizes public safety funding At a Sept. 22 meeting, City Council unan- imously approved $74.7 million in expendi- tures for FY 2025-26, a 5.31% decrease from last year’s amended budget. Additionally, council maintained its prop- erty tax rate of $0.425 per $100 valuation for the second consecutive year. Diving in deeper The budget includes $55.21 million toward the city’s general fund, with 47.04% allocated to public safety services, including $14.56 million for the police department and $11.41 million for the fire department. The budget also lays out $5.61 million in capital improvement investments for FY 2025-26 as well as an additional $1.45 million for water and wastewater improvement projects.
Required safeguards
Limiting filming to 7 a.m.-9 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m.-8 p.m. on weekends and holidays
Requiring advance production notice
Requiring productions to carry a minimum of $1 million in liability coverage Warranting productions to restore any property used to its original or better condition Allowing the city manager or designee the right to deny, modify or stop filming at any time
SOURCE: CITY OF FULSHEAR/COMMUNITY IMPACT
"This is a huge economic impact to a city if something comes this way." DON MCCOY, FULSHEAR MAYOR
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