Port Arthur, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission. For 50 years, the film commission has helped grow local jobs and economies by promoting the Lone Star State as a destination for film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects, video game and extended reality production.

“I congratulate the city of Port Arthur on earning the Film Friendly Texas designation and joining more than 160 other Texas communities who have received this recognition,” said Gov. Greg Abbott. “I look forward to continuing to work alongside all of our communities to ensure they have the knowledge and tools needed to succeed. Through the film friendly Texas training and certification process, communities large and small are readied to help match local businesses with production-related needs, creating jobs for Texas-based crew members and local residents, as well as spurring on-site spending at local small businesses. As the Texas Film Commission celebrates 50 years of service, I am especially proud of all they have accomplished in helping communities like Port Arthur market their unique local appeal and achieve economic recovery through media production.”

Port Arthur joins more than 160 Film Friendly Texas communities that 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.