Texas Film Commission

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The Texas Film Commission is a state agency of Texas, under the oversight of the Governor of Texas. Its headquarters are in Suite 3.410 in the Texas Insurance Building in Downtown Austin. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Contact Us." Texas Film Commission. Retrieved on November 5, 2010. "Physical Address 1100 San Jacinto, Suite 3.410 Austin, TX 78701."
  2. "Facilities List Archived 2010-08-20 at the Wayback Machine .." Texas Facilities Commission. Retrieved on November 5, 2010. "INS Insurance Building 1100 San Jacinto Austin"