An Ordinance of the The City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 18, Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo, Texas, by adding Article XI, titled “Filming Regulations”; establishing rules and regulations for the permitting of film, television, and digital media productions; creating a permitting process and fee structure; designating the Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau as the administering agency; establishing insurance and indemnity requirements; providing for enforcement and penalties; and providing for an effective date. The proposed ordinance seeks to encourage filming activity in Laredo while protecting public health, safety, and welfare, and ensuring an efficient and consistent permitting process.

Final Readings First Reading Introduced August 13, 2025

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