Filming or photography in a Travis County park for commercial use, stock, student projects, TV or movies needs an approved special events application.
Lead time At least 14 days before the shoot (waivable by the Parks Director)
| Do you need one? | Filming or photography in a Travis County park for commercial use, stock, student projects, TV or movies needs an approved special events application. No county filming rule for roads was found. |
| Who issues it | Travis County Parks (special events office) for county parkland; Travis County Transportation and Natural Resources handles county permits generally. |
| Lead time | At least 14 days before the shoot (waivable by the Parks Director); requests that need Commissioners Court approval can take eight weeks or more. |
| Insurance | Proof of insurance may be required depending on the shoot. |
| Hours and noise | No filming after park closing unless the Parks Director waives it (overnight parks excepted); after-hours use must be disclosed in the application and liability release. |
| Students and nonprofits | Student projects need the same approval. |
| Drones | Allowed only under FAA rules, flown safely and discreetly, never dusk to dawn or in bad weather. Banned at Hamilton Pool Preserve, Pogue Springs and McGregor/Hippie Hollow, and in parks posted against them; parks with helicopter landing zones need prior approval. |
| Also | Video recording and photographing visitors without consent are strictly prohibited at McGregor/Hippie Hollow Park. Liability releases may be required. |
From the official pages: Travis County Parks - Rules and safety ↗︎. Rules and fees change; confirm with the office before you shoot. Not legal advice. Photo: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.