SB2811 - Relating to the Texas Music Incubator Program.

      By: Alvarado S.B. No. 2811               A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to the Texas Music Incubator Program.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Section 485.045, Government Code, is amended to   read as follows:          (a)  After reviewing applications for a rebate under the   program, the office shall grant rebates to eligible music venues   and music festival promoters that the office determines provide or   have committed to provide the most economic benefit to the   communities in which the music venues are located or the festivals   are held, as applicable, and to the Texas music industry, including   live music performers.          (b)   The office is not required to act on any grant   application and may deny an application because of inappropriate   content or content that portrays Texas or Texans in a negative   fashion, as determined by the office. In determining whether to act   on or deny a grant application, the office shall consider general   standards of decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and values   of the citizens of Texas.          [ (b) ] (c) As directed by the office, the comptroller shall   issue a warrant for a rebate granted by the office under this   section drawn on the Texas music incubator account.          SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.