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Creative Industries at a Crossroads: New Laws Aim to Shape the Future of Film and AI

Creative Industries at a Crossroads: New Laws Aim to Shape the Future of Film and AI

Two major political moves this week could reshape the creative world. In Texas, lawmakers introduced the “Texas is the New Hollywood” Act — a bold push to make the state a magnet for film and TV production. Meanwhile in Washington, a Trump-endorsed tax bill is raising alarm for its potential to block future AI regulation, leaving artists and creators exposed to fast-moving technologies with few legal safeguards. As the industry evolves, so do the stakes.

ChaseLawyers Newsletter
May 20, 2025

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This week’s headlines highlight the growing role of politics in shaping the entertainment industry’s future. Texas lawmakers are doubling down on their ambition to become the next big production hub, proposing legislation designed to attract more films, shows, and streaming projects to the Lone Star State. At the same time, a new federal tax bill backed by Donald Trump is causing concern among creators and legal experts — not for its economic policy, but for a clause that could prevent states from regulating AI. Together, these moves show just how fast the legal landscape around film and technology is shifting.

Texas Pushes to Become the Next Hollywood

A new bill introduced by U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales, called the “Texas is the New Hollywood” Act, aims to position Texas as a major player in film and TV production. The legislation seeks to reauthorize federal tax incentives for media projects and align them with existing state-level efforts to draw big-budget productions to Texas. Industry advocates argue this could lead to more jobs, local investment, and creative opportunities outside traditional hubs like Los Angeles and New York. Critics, however, caution that such incentives need accountability to ensure public value.

Trump-Backed Tax Bill Could Block AI Regulation

A recently introduced tax bill, backed by Donald Trump and House Republicans, contains language that could prevent states from regulating artificial intelligence. While its primary focus is on cutting corporate taxes, the bill includes a sweeping preemption clause that might override local and state efforts to protect creators from AI misuse. Legal experts and civil rights advocates warn the bill could strip states of the ability to respond to emerging risks in AI-generated content — from deepfakes to unlicensed voice cloning — leaving artists with fewer legal tools to defend their work.

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Representative files legislation proclaiming 'Texas is the New Hollywood'

Lawmakers have introduced a bill to reauthorize federal film tax incentives and make Texas a national hub for media production. Supporters say it could spark a creative boom across the state.

Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ bill could block states from regulating AI

A Trump-backed tax proposal is drawing criticism for a clause that could block state-level AI regulation. Creators and advocates worry it may leave them vulnerable to unchecked tech.

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