Filming & Production in Dallas County, TX (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Dallas County, Texas.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Dallas County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Location Permits
Filming inside a Dallas County building requires written approval from the commissioners court, plus a copy of the film script submitted with the rental request. Productions pay a $25,000 damage deposit and a per-day fee of $1,000 to $2,000, except for press filming under four hours in open public areas.
Dallas County Filming Location Permits and Fees
Significant RestrictionsDallas County Code Secs. 74-242, 74-245
Sec. 74-242. Requests. Any request for rental of county facilities shall be in writing and include a description of the intended use. The commissioners court must approve the following: a) filming in any county building - a copy of the film script must be submitted with the rental request, b) building uses of more than three days, and c) rental of the county administration building. ... Sec. 74...
Filming & Production by City in Dallas County
2 cities in Dallas County have their own filming & production rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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