Pearland Celebrated As Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office 

The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office within the Office of the Governor announced the City of Pearland has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.

The Music Friendly Texas program, the first in the nation since introduced by TMO in 2016, seeks to foster music business-related economic development and job creation in Texas cities and communities.

“Congratulations to the City of Pearland on earning the Music Friendly Texas Certified Community designation,” said Governor Greg Abbott. “With support from the Texas Music Office, the Texas music industry accounts for more than 196,000 direct and indirect permanent jobs and generates over $31 billion in annual economic activity statewide. Together, we will continue to work alongside communities in every region of our state to create good-paying jobs and boost economic growth.”

Pearland is now a Film Friendly Texas, Tourism Friendly Texas, and Music Friendly Texas Certified Community.

“We are excited to earn the Music Friendly Texas Certified Community designation in our partnership with the Texas Music Office,” said City of Pearland Mayor Kevin Cole. “This designation will help amplify our local live music offerings and help showcase Pearland as a destination for visitors and residents alike.”

The Texas Music Office in the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office within the Office of the Governor is the first and longest-running state music office in the nation. 

“As a local venue owner, we have a strong sense of community and pride in providing local musicians the opportunity to show off their art and talent at our Taproom,” said Rob Ray’s Taproom owner Rob Bromley. “The Music Friendly Texas Certified Community designation gives us an opportunity to raise awareness about our local music scene.”