The Texas State Capitol houses offices for the governor, secretary of state and all legislators, as well as the Senate and House chambers, a library, bookstore and cafeteria. Twenty-two acres of trees and monuments surround it. The architecture and sculptures of this ornate building, which is taller than the U.S. Capitol, can be viewed every day of the week. Free 45-minute tours are offered and...
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Free tours of the Capitol are available 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday and 9:30am to 4:30pm Saturday to Sunday. Call (512) 463-0063 to book groups of 10 people or more.
In Short The Texas State Capitol houses offices for the governor, secretary of state and all legislators, as well as the Senate and House chambers, a library, bookstore and cafeteria. Twenty-two acres of trees and monuments surround it. The architecture and sculptures of this ornate building, which is taller than the U.S. Capitol, can be viewed every day of the week. Free 45-minute...
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on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 22, 2006)