Texas TV Production Incentive Calculator — Episodic 2026 Rebate Guide

Television productions — both scripted series and reality formats — qualify for TMIIIP rebates, though the rates differ by format.

Scripted TV: 25% Base Rate

Scripted episodic television (dramas, comedies, limited series) qualifies at the same 25% base rate as feature films. For a 10-episode season with $500K Texas spend per episode, that's $1.25M back before any bonus uplifts.

The 25% rate applies to qualifying Texas spend per the standard TMIIIP rules: Texas-resident cast/crew salaries (up to $1M per person), Texas-vendor equipment, Texas location fees, and Texas-performed post-production.

Reality TV: 10% Base Rate

Unscripted, reality, and talk formats qualify at 10% on qualifying Texas spend. The minimum spend threshold remains $250,000.

The 10% rate reflects the historical lower resident-labor intensity of reality productions compared to scripted. Bonus uplifts (rural, veteran, heritage, faith-based, historic sites) still apply at 2.5% each — a rural reality show with Texas veteran crew can reach 17.5%.

Episodic Application Strategy

TMIIIP applications can cover a full season or be structured per-episode. Work with the Texas Film Commission on the optimal approach for your production calendar — some productions benefit from season-level applications, others from episodic flexibility.

Network vs. Streaming

Both network and streaming television qualify. The platform distributing your content does not affect TMIIIP eligibility. What matters is where production activity occurs and who performs it.