Texas Music Office releases 2024 Economic Impact Study
The Texas Music Office recently completed work on its biennial economic impact study, which is timed for publication with the start of a new legislative session. The office prepared its first report in 2015 and has continued the practice since.
“The Texas Music Office is thrilled to release the newest edition of our biennial economic impact study,” said TMO Director Chip Adams in a statement. “This report not only underscores the immense positive impact music has on the quality of life in Texas, it also highlights the economic vitality of our state’s diverse and thriving music industry. As the nation’s first and longest-running state music office since it was established 35 years ago, TMO is proud to assist Texas communities in boosting local job creation and economic expansion. This report provides valuable insight into the resulting economic impact of music businesses, music education, and music-related tourism in Texas and demonstrates the global appeal and strength of Texas music.”
Read the 2025 and prior year reports here.
The Texas Music Office is part of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism and is the nation’s first and longest-running state music office. Since 1990, TMO has served to promote the growth of Texas music businesses, musicians, and communities.
The Music Friendly Texas Certified Community Program, launched in 2016, connects more than 60 communities to foster music industry development and attract professionals by signaling their commitment to industry growth. Waxahachie received its designation as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community in 2020.
For more information on TMO, visit its homepage.
