In keeping with Texas’ well known slogan its State Capitol building in Austin is indeed the largest in the country. Despite its size, the interior isn’t as elaborate as many other state buildings we’ve visited, although the several stories of space under its giant dome is quite impressive.
We also found all of that real estate, 360,000 square feet of floor space and nearly 400 rooms, mostly empty – except for us visitors of course. That’s not really surprising considering the Texas Legislature only meets every other year and then for only 140 days in regular session.
Everywhere Once 
The reason “the Texas Legislature only meets every other year and then for only 140 days in regular session” is based on a profound mistrust of elected officials by those who wrote the state constitution. Less time in session = less opportunity to do damage.
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Yup. I considered expanding on that point but figured I’d just let everyone come to their own conclusions.
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360,000 square feet of floor space? That’s huge!
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Texas is a big state. They need a big capitol. 🙂
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That’s true:)
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That is a really nice shot of the chambers.
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Thanks.
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