Expert: Jim Boyd - 12/5/2007

Question
Hello,
I am interrested in starting my own Adult Film Production Company in the state of Texas. I am not sure if it is even legal in Texas. If it is, what permits are required for the production and distribution of the films? As a woman, I hope to add a different perspective to the industry and I just need any suggestions on getting started legally!!

Answer
Hi Robin,

I answered a nearly identical question from another Texas reader just a couple of hours ago.

Unfortunately, it is ILLEGAL to produce Adult Material EVERYWHERE in the United States except California. The State of Texas particularly frowns on the practice and prosecutes violators (as with most crimes) with maximum efficiency.

Adult film production is legal in California due to a president created by a 1988 decision of the California Supreme Court (California vs. Freeman). As a result of that decision, California became the FIRST AND ONLY state where a person can be legally hired to have sex for the purpose of making adult films. However; producers are still required to obtain permits before starting any such production. NO OTHER STATE HAS SUCH A PRECEDENT!

Jim Boyd