Read more Texas’ arts and culture industry helped generate $7.3 billion for the state’s economy over the past 10 years, according to findings in the 2025 State of the Arts Report released Wednesday.

Arts and culture have long been pointed to as pillars of our society that encourage community, economic growth and opportunity for learning. But arts and culture programs are often underfunded and overlooked.

The Texas Cultural Trust (TXCT), a nonprofit that supports the arts and artistic excellence, announced key findings from their 2025 State of the Arts Report (SOTAR).