Some context
A project by Los Angeles-based Line 204—a production rental company—owner and CEO Alton Butler said on the 204 Texas website that he plans to blend “Hollywood excellence with the spirit of Texas” in the all-in-one film hub.
“We’re not just promising a new studio lot; we’re actively shaping the future of film production,” Butler explained online, noting that it will be “smothered in Southern Charm.”
The details
204 Texas will fill nearly 600 acres hugging the Colorado River, just west of Lovers Lane, according to city documents. Within the complex, Butler will offer six studios, two sound stages, a three-story office building, a warehouse with mill space, storage units, and more—including a ranch in the front with a herd of longhorns, and immersive sets for visitors to stay the night.
The film studio complex will also offer film-industry-grade production supplies and resources, ranging from grip and lighting equipment to truck rentals and more.
What else?
The project has experienced some delays over the past several years, including several incentive negotiations with the city. On March 26, Bastrop council members released the company from their agreement and granted the disannexation of the land from the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction—the unincorporated area surrounding city limits.
The company requested disannexation per Senate Bill 2038—which was signed into law in early 2023. The bill allows landowners to ask to be removed from a municipality's ETJ, usually allowing them to develop with fewer restrictions.
The project is now moving forward with Bastrop County.
In his own words
“The studios are on their way, crafting a new narrative in the world of filmmaking,” Butler said on the website. “Our comprehensive vision includes integrating these state-of-the-art studios with the natural beauty and versatility of Texas landscapes.”
