Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Bandera
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~ Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the Bandera County Convention and Visitors Bureau will be co-hosting a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Monday, August 12. This workshop aims to promote the growth of the music industry in Texas and provide communities with the necessary tools to succeed.

In a statement, Governor Abbott emphasized the importance of music to the state's brand and local economies. He thanked the TMO for their efforts in helping communities, both big and small, develop creative partnerships and create new jobs. According to Governor Abbott, the Texas music industry currently supports over 192,000 direct and indirect permanent jobs and generates more than $26 billion in annual economic activity statewide.

The workshop will be led by TMO Director Chip Adams and TMO Community Relations and Outreach Specialist Gini Mascorro. They will explain the Music Friendly Texas Community designation and its benefits, as well as answer any questions from participants.

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The Music Friendly Texas program was introduced by TMO in 2016 and is the first of its kind in the nation. It provides communities with a network for fostering music industry development and sends a clear message to industry professionals that certified communities are serious about attracting and developing music industry growth. The Bandera workshop is just the first step in the certification process. Once completed, Bandera will join 63 other cities in Texas that have earned this designation.

The event is free to attend, both in-person at Bandera Electric Cooperative (BEC) or online via bit.ly/MFT_Bandera. Musicians, venues, and members of the general public are all welcome to participate.

The Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop will take place on Monday, August 12 at 12:00 PM at BEC located at 3172 Hwy 16 N in Bandera, TX. For those joining virtually, they can access it through bit.ly/MFT_Bandera. More information about the event can be found on the Facebook page at facebook.com/events/496134709663472.

For any questions or inquiries, please contact Patricia Moore, Executive Director of the Bandera County CVB, at director@banderacowboycapital.com or 830-796-3045.

To learn more about TMO's Music Friendly Texas Community program, visit gov.texas.gov/music/page/music-friendly-communities. This program aims to continue promoting and supporting the growth of the music industry in Texas.

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