The capitol was not paid for in dollars, but in land, with approximately
three million acres in the panhandle of the state being transferred to Chicagoans
Charles and John Farwell to form the XIT Ranch. The ‘sunset red’ granite that
forms the exterior lends the building its distinctive color. General information 512-463-0063 Reserved Tours: Walk-In Tours: Closed January 1st, Easter Thanksgiving, December 24th and 25th. Have you been to this capitol before? What did you think?
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• Free
• Reservations for groups of 10 or more should be made in advance by
calling 512-305-8402
• Free
• Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Sunday: Noon - 3:30 p.m.
• Meet at the tour sign in the lobby of the Capitol.
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