About the TMO
TMO staff pitches Texas as the #1 place for music business, sharing that message at the 2023 Texas Sounds and Cities Conference in Houston, TX (left to right): Chip Adams, Chris Patin, Jenny Perkins, Steve Ray.
The Texas Music Office (TMO) in the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism is the only state music office in the nation, and is the voice of the Texas commercial music industry. Since 1990, TMO has fostered the economic development of Texas music businesses, Texas musicians, and Texas communities.
The Music Friendly Texas Certified Community Program, the first and only state-wide program of its kind in the nation since introduced by TMO in 2016, provides 60 (and counting) Texas communities with a network for fostering music industry development, and sends a clear message to industry professionals that certified communities are serious about attracting and developing music industry growth.
TMO manages a comprehensive Texas Music Industry Database, acts as a liaison between music businesses and government offices, affects policy at the state and federal level, publicizes significant industry developments, and attracts essential music industry to the Lone Star State.
TMO also provides grants to underfunded and underserved communities for music education, and administers the historic Texas Music Incubator Rebate (TMIR) Program for Texas music venues and festival promoters.
Welcome to the Texas Music Office, we look forward to connecting with you!
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Meet the Team:
Chip Adams
Director
(512) 463-6666
Chip Adams serves as the Director of the Texas Music Office. In his role, Chip is responsible for leading the office’s efforts to support and grow the Texas commercial music industry. During his years at the TMO, Chip has played a key role in enhancing the office’s community engagement and outreach initiatives, fostering relationships with music stakeholders and city governments. Under his leadership, the Texas Music Office continues to strengthen our great state’s industry by working with musicians, businesses, government entities and trade organizations. Chip and the Texas Music Office team are proud to serve as the voice of the Texas music industry.
Chris Patin
Program Specialist
(512) 463-6666
Program Specialist Chris Patin leads the Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program, a historic tax rebate initiative for Texas music venues and festivals. Chris oversees the complete program administration, from the intake and review of applications to the distribution of funds. He is committed to serving the Texas music community and supporting music venues and festivals across the state.
Jenny Perkins
Marketing & Communications Specialist
(512) 463-6666
Marketing & Communications Specialist Jenny Perkins sets and oversees the Texas Music Office's marketing and communications strategy and execution for the TMO's programs and services. Jenny is also the manager and administrator of TMO's social media channels, monthly newsletter, website, graphic design, content creation and delivery, analytics and reporting, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and events. In addition, she manages all messaging and press releases for TMO staff, Music Friendly Texas Communities, and works closely with the Office of the Governor's Press Office.
Steve Ray
Program Specialist
(512) 463-6666
Program Specialist Steve Ray administers Texas Music Office's programs like the Texas Music Office License Plate Grant program, the TMO internship program, and the day-to-day office travel schedule that allows the small five person team to be in multiple places at once, covering more than 50K miles of work travel in just one year. Additionally Steve heads up the TMO's music history program, including developing a Texas Music Trails program that promotes music history tourism around the state.
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Community Relations & Outreach Specialist
(512) 463-6666
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 12428
Austin, Texas 78711
(512) 463-6666
Physical Address (Please call for an appointment):
State Insurance Building
Suite 3.418
1100 San Jacinto Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78701