Relating to the eligibility of certain production companies for a grant award under the moving image industry incentive program.

HB 1162 denies grant awards under Texas's moving image industry incentive program to production companies that have ever produced visual content depicting minors under 18 engaged in sexual conduct or sexual performances, as defined in Penal Code Section 43.25. This directly affects production companies seeking state grants for film or video projects. The key provision requires the state office to automatically reject applications from companies with such past content. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, and does not alter existing grant eligibility criteria for other companies.