Texas natives and Hollywood stars Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson attended the meeting in support of the bill.

Senate Bill 22 would create the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Fund, pumping $500 million every two years into a program intended to bring more moviemaking to Texas.

Actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson testified before the Senate Finance Committee in support of legislation to beef up an incentive plan for the entertainment industry.