Film permitCity
Filming in Brownsville
Productions must file the city's filming application before shooting.
Lead time At least 10 business days before the project start date
What it takes
| Do you need one? | Productions must file the city's filming application before shooting; the form covers use of streets, public spaces and city staff or equipment. |
| Who issues it | Brownsville Border Film Commission (FilmBTX), which takes the City of Brownsville Application for Filming. |
| Lead time | At least 10 business days before the project start date. |
| Insurance | Proof of general liability insurance naming the City of Brownsville as additional insured; amounts not stated. |
| Street and lane closures | The application asks whether a street or public space will be closed and requires a map of the closure or public-area use. |
| Hours and noise | The application asks for shoot hours, rain dates, setup and restoration times, and whether amplified sound will be used; no limits are stated. |
| Drones | The application asks whether a drone will fly and requires the pilot's name and FAA remote pilot certificate number. |
| Also | Online five-step form that can be saved and resumed; it ends with a liability release. |
From the official pages: FilmBTX - Application for commercial filming ↗︎. Rules and fees change; confirm with the office before you shoot. Not legal advice. Photo: Jc161991, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons.