Texas Music Office

The Texas Music Office (TMO) in the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism is the only state music office in the nation. For more than 30 years, TMO has fostered the economic development of Texas music businesses, Texas musicians, and Texas communities. The TMO operates the Music Friendly Texas Community program, the first in the nation since introduced in 2016, consisting of an extensive network of certified cities across the state, which seeks to foster music business-related economic development and job creation in Texas cities and communities. The TMO also serves as a clearinghouse for Texas music industry information, acts as a liaison between music businesses and government offices, publicizes significant industry developments, and attracts essential music industry to the Lone Star State. A vibrant Texas music industry supports local job creation while drawing visitors from around the globe, attracting a talented workforce across industries, and supporting business recruitment and expansion efforts throughout the state. The TMO is the sister office to the Texas Film Commission and Texas Travel, all of which are within the Office of the Governor's Economic Development and Tourism Division.