Filming & Production in Travis County, TX (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Travis County, Texas.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Travis County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Location Permits

Filming or photographing on Travis County Parks property for commercial use, stock photography, student projects, TV, or movies requires the same special events application every other park event uses. The application must go in at least 14 days before the shoot, and the Parks Assistant Director of Public Safety and Resource Protection can deny it outright over safety concerns.

Filming Permits for Travis County Parks

Some Restrictions

Travis County Code § 232.028(a)-(d)

a. Unless waived by the Parks Director (or designee), special events shall only be considered after submission of a substantially complete application. Applications must be submitted no less than fourteen (14) days from commencement of the event. b. No event shall be approved or permitted if the safety of persons or property is reasonably in question as determined by the Parks Assistant Directo...

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Student Filming

Travis County Parks require a special events application before anyone films or photographs on park property for commercial use, stock photography, student projects, television, or movies. The application must reach the Parks Director at least 14 days before the shoot, and approval depends on a public-safety review. Unauthorized filming triggers the same penalties as any other park rule violation: eviction and a trespass warning.

Student Filming Requires Travis Parks Permit

Some Restrictions

Travis County Code § 232.028(c)

Organizations and individuals wanting to film or take photographs on Travis County Parks property for commercial use, stock photography, student projects, television, or movies must complete a special events application and obtain approval before doing so. d. Unless waived by the Parks Director (or designee), with the exception of overnight County parks, special events are not permitted after...

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Filming & Production by City in Travis County

1 cities in Travis County have their own filming & production rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

AustinPop. 978,908

1 verified rule • Location Permits

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