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Council advances film‑friendly ordinance to streamline permits, seeks certification from Texas Film Commission
Summary
The council considered and introduced a filming ordinance intended to create a clear permitting process and fee schedule to make Laredo film‑friendly for productions; the Laredo Film Society and Convention & Visitors Bureau supported the move.
The council heard an item to add a new article establishing filming regulations, including a permitting process, fee structure and assignment of the Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau as administering agency.
Lede: Assistant director of the Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau told the council the city lacks a standard, cross‑departmental permitting process for film, television and other production work; the…
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