Discover Odessa hosts Lone Star Letters initiative to advocate for Texas' creative industries
Apr. 9—Discover Odessa is proud to host Lone Star Letters, a statewide letter-writing campaign advocating for Texas' thriving creative industries, including film, television, gaming, animation, and digital media. The initiative will take place April 9 — April 27 and is open to industry professionals, students, and supporters who want to make their voices heard.
Texas is home to a multi-billion-dollar creative economy that fuels jobs, innovation, and small businesses across the state. As the Texas Legislature considers policies (SB 22 and HB 4568) that impact these industries, Lone Star Letters provides an opportunity for local creatives to directly engage with lawmakers by writing personal letters about why their work matters to Texas' economy and culture.
"The Lone Star Letters initiative is a great way for our community to support Texas' creative industries. SB 22 and HB 4568 will help bring more film and media projects to our state, creating jobs and boosting local businesses. For Odessa, this means more visitors, more opportunities for our small businesses, and a chance to showcase our city as a great place for film production. Your voice matters—join us in writing a letter and help keep these opportunities right here in Texas," Laura Marts, Director, Discover Odessa, said in a news release.
During this initiative, local film makers, creatives, storytellers, and supporters are encouraged to email Discover Odessa or mail in your letter that we will mail to state representatives on April 28.
How to submit my letter:
>> Letter Drop Offs: Odessa Chamber of Commerce, 700 N Grant Ave #200, Odessa, TX 79761
>> Mail it in to the Capital Office: Brooks Landgraf, P.O. Box 2910, Austin, TX 78768
>> Email it to us: [email protected]
Discover Odessa will be mailing off letters every Monday, the last mail out day will be the 28th, and encourages everyone to get their hand-written letters in as soon as possible. If you'd like to mail off your letter yourself, mail it to our Texas Rep. Brooks Landgraf, P.O. Box 2910, Austin, TX 78768.
Lone Star Letters is a statewide initiative led by the Texas Media Production Alliance (TXMPA) in partnership with industry organizations and film-friendly communities across Texas. Every letter sent is a step toward securing a stronger future for Texas' creative workforce.
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