Film permitCity
Filming in Bastrop
Filming that uses city streets, rights of way, parks, buildings, equipment or staff needs the city filming permit packet.
Lead time At least 2 business days for commercials or episodic TV
Fees $50 application fee
What it takes
| Do you need one? | Filming that uses city streets, rights of way, parks, buildings, equipment or staff needs the city filming permit packet. |
| Who issues it | City of Bastrop Film Friendly Liaison (Bastrop Film Commissioner), with the City Manager approving. |
| Lead time | At least 2 business days for commercials or episodic TV; at least 5 business days for feature films. |
| Fees | $50 application fee. City property: $500 for total or disruptive use of a building during regular hours, $250 partial use; full street closure $50 per block, partial $25 per block; large-vehicle parking $50 per block or lot. |
| Insurance | At least $1 million general liability with a $5 million umbrella, plus $1 million auto if applicable, naming the City of Bastrop as additional insured. |
| Police, fire and traffic | Police, fire and public works costs are borne by the production; off-duty officer and firefighter rates are set by the city. |
| Street and lane closures | Submit three maps (b-roll, filming locations and road closures). Filming or closures on Loop 150 and Highways 71, 95 and 21 need TxDOT approval. |
| Telling neighbors | Affected neighbors must be notified under the city guidelines. |
| Hours and noise | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekends and holidays, unless approved in advance with neighbors notified. |
| Students and nonprofits | The City Manager may waive the application fee for nonprofits. |
| Also | Packet revised October 2025. The fire department handles permits and inspections for effects. |
From the official pages: City of Bastrop filming permit packet (PDF) ↗︎ · Bastrop County - Filming in Bastrop County ↗︎. Rules and fees change; confirm with the office before you shoot. Not legal advice. Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.