Governor Abbott Announces City Of Houston As Music Friendly Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Houston, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Musi...

October 18, 2022
7:14 PM

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Houston, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). The Music Friendly Community program seeks to foster music business-related economic development in Texas cities and communities. 'Music is a big part of the Texas brand and is deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of our great state,' said Governor Abbott. 'With support from the Texas Music Office, the music industry in Texas created more than 210,000 direct and indirect permanent jobs in communities all across the Lone Star State and generated $27.