(Glen Rose, Tx) – Governor Greg Abbott announced Thursday that the City of Glen Rose has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas community, after having completed a multi-step training and certification process.

For 50 years, the Texas Film Commission has helped grow local jobs and economies by promoting the Lone Star State as the premier destination for film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects, and video game production.

State Senator Brian Birdwell of Granbury said “This announcement by Governor Greg Abbott marks the start of new growth in the film industry in Glen Rose, which will help spur economic and career opportunities for this great community.”