Texas Capitol
State government office · Downtown
1100 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701
Highlights
Granite & marble structure with rotunda, dome, House & Senate chambers
Granite & marble structure with rotunda, dome, House & Senate chambers
"Take a free, guided tour of one of the largest capitol buildings in the country, designated a National Historic Landmark." - Amanda Ogle Amanda Ogle Amanda Ogle is a writer and editor who specializes in travel, food and drink, sustainability, and general lifestyle topics. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, National Geographic, Condé Nast T
"Since everything seems bigger in Texas, it's no surprise that the Texas State Capitolholds the title for largest state capitol building in the union (360,000 square feet of floor space in the main building!). The building is alsoquite beautiful and houses some historical paintings. The inside of the capitol dome, with a lone star at the apex, is an impressive sight.Stroll the groundsto see fountains, old trees, and sculpturesof historical Texas figures. The capitol grounds also offer a great view of downtown to the south and the University of Texas to the north. The Texas landmark is definitely worth a visit on a trip to Austin ."
"Since everything seems bigger in Texas, it's no surprise that the Texas State Capitolholds the title for largest state capitol building in the union (360,000 square feet of floor space in the main building!). The building is alsoquite beautiful and houses some historical paintings. The inside of the capitol dome, with a lone star at the apex, is an impressive sight.Stroll the groundsto see fountains, old trees, and sculpturesof historical Texas figures. The capitol grounds also offer a great view of downtown to the south and the University of Texas to the north. The Texas landmark is definitely worth a visit on a trip to Austin ."
"A state legislative chamber recently passed a bill that prevents government entities from acting against businesses or individuals for donations to or memberships with religious organizations. Although the bill’s text does not name any company, it has been widely dubbed the "Save Chick-Fil-A Bill;" proponents present it as protecting religious liberty, while critics say it functions as a thinly veiled protection for businesses with anti-LGBTQ positions." - Jaya Saxena
"A state government building in Austin was the site of a "Save" day demonstration where Christian groups rallied in support of the chain, arguing that local government action in other cities had infringed on religious freedoms and using strong rhetoric — including comparisons to "Sodom and Gomorrah" — to press their case." - Tim Forster
