Looks like some big names in Hollywood were in Austin yesterday trying to get the state to approve an incentive program for films to be made here. One state senator is worried about too many F-bombs in Texas now.

Yesterday Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick invited some actors back to their home state of Texas to discuss the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program. Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson were all at the Texas Capitol voicing their support for this potential new program.

The Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program would help bring film, television, animation and even video game projects to the state. You can read more on how much Texas would be willing to pay to have your project in the state on the Texas Film Commission website.

Now many are not on board with this new program, mainly for the 500 million dollar incentive that it starts out with. Texans have been using the phrase, 'Don't Hollywood My Texas' to voice their frustrations with this proposed plan. One thing that was quite surprising yesterday, came from State Senator Donna Campbell. She's worried about all the cursing and taking the Lord's name in vain that Hollywood movies could bring to Texas.

Donna Cambell Doesn't Want More Cursing in Texas

California native and total prude, Senator Donna Campbell, says if movies are made in Texas, they shouldn’t be allowed to say “God Dammit” or “Fuck” #txlege

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— Michelle H. Davis (@lonestarleft.com) March 31, 2025 at 11:34 AM

Talks about how much money this would be bringing into the state versus how much the state is paying was huge topic of discussion yesterday. Don't think anyone was prepared to talk about censoring movies or television projects due to this new incentive program.

"You'll find God's name in vain in PG-13 movies right before the plot thickens. Is there anything like that here?" Campbell said during the meeting yesterday. "And it's really more the F-bomb and God's name in vain, I don't find where that had a limitation on it at all."

The bill now moves onto the Texas Senate for consideration. We will wait and see if Texas becomes a new haven for film/television production. Hopefully those projects don't use the F-word too many times or Senator Campbell will be quite upset.