By james art 
Austin, Texas (News Message) – Governor Greg Abbot today congratulated the city of Lubbok, as it was appointed for the second Texas Community in Texas by the Texas Commission for Movie Certification Process. The Digital Media -certified Texas Community certification program helps to stimulate digital media production throughout the country and increase local workplaces in animation, visual effects (VFX), video games and extended reality (XR).
“Texas is a leader in innovation and digital media certified program for the Texas Community Community will further strengthen our domination in America and around the world,” said governor Abbet. “Based on the rich history of our country’s film and television production, which covers more than a century, the leaders of the Texas industry are now playing a major role in the production of digital media. I thank the Texas Film Commission for working with our communities to launch its existing assets, unique attributes and resources directly to companies and professionals of digital media. By attracting new investments and local jobs in the digital media industry, we continue to build a stronger and more prosperous Texas. “
“The city of Lubbok is honored to be recognized as its contribution to the thriving digital media market to Texas and looks forward to attracting more talents and investments in our community through this certificate,” said the speaker Dustin Burrose. “Lubbock takes advantage of the Texas Tech University creates a pipeline for creators and ambitious leaders in digital media and local partners supporting the growth of this exciting industry. I want to thank the governor Abbot, the Texas Film Committee and our local leaders for this recognition, which will promote Lubbock as a well -known destination for well -paid jobs and opportunities in innovative areas. “
“Lubbock’s designation as the second, Texas certified certified community in Texas, emphasizes the hard work, innovation and advanced guidance that the city continues to demonstrate,” said Representative Carl H. Teper. “The growing Lubbock digital media industry is a testament to the talent and dedication of our local workforce, and this recognition will further improve our ability to attract new opportunities and investment. I look forward to Lubbock’s permanent role as a key player in the Landscape of Texas Digital Media. “
“Being the second city in Texas, which receives the prestigious certification of digital media, is a testament to the exclusive Lubbock professionals working in digital media and the support they receive here at home,” said Lubbock Mayor Mark McBrher. “This recognition confirms our commitment to promote innovation and creativity and shows everyone throughout the country that we are a major destination for the production of digital media. This certification will open up new doors to create jobs, economic development and investment in our community. “
“Lubbock’s recognition as a digital media certified community in Texas celebrates the creative inspiration and application in the real world of the emerging market,” said President and CEO of Lubbock Economic Development Alliance John Osborne. “As a second city in Texas, which has received this designation, we are excited about the growth of this industry, which includes areas such as Eport, animation and special effects. We are committed to progressing in the industry through our support of our educational partners and professionals in the industry to lead the way to digital media solutions to the future. “
Like the movie “First in a National”, friendly Texas, music friend, and Texas certified programs of Texas, digital media, suitable for the Texas Community, is open to local authorities or non -profit economic and tourism organizations Communities of Communities of Communities of Communities All sizes and levels of experience.
The designation of digital media Texas shows certified communities in companies and professionals of digital media to attract economic development opportunities and develop local jobs. The program also connects digital media specialists in Texas with qualified municipal relations to encourage new investments in digital media in Texas. In addition, the program trains communities and their residents about the importance of digital literacy to help close digital division.
For more than 50 years, the Texas Films Commission has been helping to grow local jobs and economies by promoting Texas as a leading destination for movies, television, commercial, animation, visual effects, video games and advanced reality. The Texas Film Committee at the Governor’s Economic Development and Tourism Office has attracted over $ 2.5 billion local expenses and has created over 189,000 jobs in the country from 2007 to 2024.
For more information on the Texas Community Digital Media Program, visit: Gov.texas.gov/film/page/DMFTX_overView.
For more information on the production of digital media in Texas, visit: Gov.texas.gov/film/page/DM_overView.
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