Introduction to Taylor Sheridan’s Production Hub
As Taylor Sheridan’s TV universe expands, the Fort Worth-raised show creator is launching a 450,000-square-foot production hub in North Texas. The two-building campus is located in Fort Worth’s AllianceTexas development and contains six sound stages. This collaboration between Sheridan’s SGS Studios, Paramount Pictures, and developer Hillwood has produced the largest operating studio in the state, according to a news release.
The facilities can accommodate four productions at a time. They mark the first permanent home for Sheridan’s productions, which have stoked intrigue when they have shot (with increasing frequency) across North Texas. The occupants for the next three years belong to Sheridan’s TV slate: his West Texas oil drama Landman, his spy thriller Lioness, and Yellowstone spinoffs The Madison and Rio Palo.
Texas Film Incentives Program
The joint studio venture comes months after the Texas Legislature approved a bill that invests a record $1.5 billion into the state’s film incentives program over the next 10 years. The new law, which goes into effect Sept. 1, is poised to make the region a formidable filming site amid a production exodus and period of flux in Hollywood.
“SGS Studios isn’t just about sound stages or tax incentives — it’s about reclaiming the independence and grit that built this industry in the first place,” Sheridan said in a statement. “Texas offers something rare: the space to dream big, the freedom to build fast, and a community that still believes storytelling matters.”
Details about the new show ‘Rio Palo’ remain sparse, but recent calls for extras have offered hints on what viewers can expect.
Production Hub Details
Landman, which recently finished filming its second season, christened the facility in March. The campus made a “night-and-day” difference for production on the show, according to David Glasser, president and CEO of 101 Studios, a company tied to several Sheridan projects.
Landman previously shot in warehouses that would be gutted and converted to suit filming needs, Glasser said, noting that all of the infrastructure is now under one roof. Hillwood, the owner of the 27,000-acre AllianceTexas development, which also includes an airport and residential and retail spaces, put up $65 million to build the studio.
Actor Billy Bob Thornton walks with production crew members while filming season two of the Paramount+ series “Landman” outside Mister Charles on Knox Street, Monday, July 21, 2025, in Dallas.
Future Plans and Expansion
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, who has been a vocal advocate for the city’s TV and film industry, praised the studio’s potential to lure productions, saying it “bodes well for our future.” The location represents the first phase in a planned series of production campuses at AllianceTexas.
A second campus could add between 400,000 and 500,000 feet of square footage in sound stages and support space, Berry said. The expansion will also include an occupation and educational center, Glasser said. 101 Studios has partnered with Tarrant County College since 2023 on a workplace development program that trains students on how to be crew members with lessons around set design, makeup, wardrobe, and lighting.
The 450,000-square-foot studios offer six sound stages and can accommodate four productions at a time.
Conclusion
The launch of Taylor Sheridan’s production hub in North Texas marks a significant milestone in the state’s film industry. With its state
