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