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Commerce council approves $15,000 in hotel-tax funding for film production
Summary
At a special meeting, the City of Commerce approved a $15,000 amendment from its hotel occupancy tax fund to pay the Magnuson Hotel for lodging for an incoming film production; council members disclosed personal connections and completed conflict-of-interest paperwork before voting.
The City of Commerce approved a $15,000 allocation from its hotel occupancy tax (HOT) fund to the Magnuson Hotel to cover lodging for an incoming film production after staff told the council the request met state eligibility rules.
Staff explained the request satisfies Texas’ two-step test for HOT spending, saying the production will “put heads in beds” (an estimated 22 rooms over 10 to 11 days) and falls under a promotive arts category that authorizes funding for motion-picture production. Staff also told…
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