hai tex studio was established in Dallas’ Oak Cliff area in 1986 as a co-op studio space for photo, video and audio production. Graduates of North Texas State University’s Music and Radio/TV/Film departments, Jim Flowers, Derek Carroll and Andy Chiles were original partners, specializing in photography, video and audio respectively. The studio also served as rehearsal space and recording facility for the band, hai tex, of which both Jim and Andy were members. Eventually, the space evolved into a solely commercial audio production facility. From the early to mid-90s Jim Koch and Mike Lovitt’s Opus 1 Productions was a business partner. During this time, hai tex also became home to the band, Ooga Booga, Leaning House Records and Killomatic Productions.
As the 90s ended, the studio began to evolve into its current form as a private-project studio for musician/composers Andy Chiles and Carlos Flood. hai tex Music is the recording outlet for compositions by Martin McCall, Rex Bozarth and Andy Chiles. The instrumental soundtracks, Medication and Meditation, by hai tex are its latest releases. CDs are available for purchase on this website, and the music is available for licensing for film, video and multimedia use.