Senate Bill 22 would create the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Fund, pumping $500 million every two years into a program intended to bring more moviemaking to Texas.

Hollywood hit the halls of the Texas Capitol on Monday when actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson brought star power to a debate on revitalizing the state’s film industry. The pair are pushing for the state-funded program aimed at bringing more television and film productions to the state.

The Texas Senate Committee on Finance heard testimony from special guest Matthew McConaughey on Senate Bill 22, which would set aside $500 million every two years for the next 10 years for the