Texas natives and Hollywood stars Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson attended the meeting in support of the bill.

Texas Senate passes bill with a star-studded cast of supporters that would pump billions into a fund to boost movie-making in the Lone Star State.

Actors Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson and others appear in front of the Senate Finance Committee to testify on Senate Bill 22, see the photos.

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate on Wednesday passed a bill aimed at bringing more film productions to the Lone Star State.

The bill more than doubles the amount of money Texas spends to lure film and TV projects. It has the backing of Texas movie stars including Matthew McConaughey.

Texas Senate Bill 22 would boost state efforts to draw film and television series productions and offer incentives for ...

Actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson testified before the Senate Finance Committee in support of legislation to beef up an incentive plan for the entertainment industry.

Two of the Lone Star State's biggest stars took centerstage at the state capitol this week in support of a bill that ... and Woody Harrelson, the state's bipartisan senate finance committee ...