The bill would boost state efforts to draw film and television series productions and offer incentives for positive portrayal of Texans.

The bill more than doubles the amount of money Texas spends to lure film and TV projects. It has the backing of Texas movie stars including Matthew McConaughey.

At a Senate Finance Committee hearing for Senate Bill 22, actors and Texas natives Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson urged state lawmakers to boost those incentives by passing the bill. SB 22 would put $500 million every two years toward a long-term film incentive fund.