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Texas State Symbols

• Flag, Alamo, Motto

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Texas Flag
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Texas Pledge
Honor the Texas Flag I pledge allegiance to
thee, Texas, one state under God, one and
indivisible.
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The Alamo
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Motto

• Friendship

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Bluebonnets
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Mockingbird
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Pecan Tree
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Seal
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Songs of Texas

• Texas, Our Texas
• Yellow Rose of Texas
• Deep in the Heart of Texas

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Texas State Capitol

• Tour of Building and Grounds

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Senate Kids WebpageTour of Capitol Building and
Grounds

• This is the Texas State Capitol located in
  Austin, Texas. It took six years to build this
  fantastic four-story building which was finally
  finished in 1888 at a cost of over 3 million.
  The Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the
  Speaker of the House, Senators and
  Representatives all have their offices right
  here. The building is pink in color because of
  the "Sunset Red" granite used to build it. In
  1990, the Capitol went through an extensive
  restoration and preservation project. Not only
  does the building now have larger offices,
  security cameras, and other new additions, but it
  also has an Extension that is completely
  underground!
• Leading up to the Capitol's south doors is the
  Great Walk. This beautiful walkway is 25 feet
  wide, 500 feet long, and connects the Capitol to
  one of Austin's most important streets - Congress
  Avenue. The Great Walk was completed in 1889 and
  is lined with breathtaking monuments and statues
  that remember some of the most important moments
  and people in Texas history. The Capitol is
  surrounded by lush grass and tall trees where
  you're sure to spot a squirrel or have the chance
  to feed some birds!
• One of the most notable monuments along the Great
  Walk commemorates the famous Battle of the Alamo.
  Erected in 1891, the "Heroes of the Alamo" is
  one of the four earliest monuments that was
  placed on Capitol grounds. It is made of pink
  granite and depicts images of battles scenes cast
  in bronze. Atop the gazebo-like structure is a
  bronze statue resembling one of the mission's
  infantry soldiers. Inscribed in the granite
  pillars are the names of the brave Texans that
  fought for Texas' independence against Santa
  Anna's Mexican army. The bravery and heroism of
  the Texans that died defending the Alamo
  encouraged other soldiers to fight victoriously
  in future battles and Texas finally won its
  independence. "Remember the Alamo!"
• At the top of the Capitol Dome is the striking
  Goddess of Liberty, one of the most famous Texas
  statues. The original statue was cast in white
  bronze, weighs almost 3,000 pounds, and was
  placed atop the Dome in 1888. She holds a sword
  in her right hand and a gilded star in her left
  which she holds up to the sky. The Goddess
  stands 15 feet, 7 1/2 inches tall which is said
  to make the Texas Capitol taller than the U.S.
  Capitol. In 1986, a replica of the statue made
  of aluminum replaced the original. The original
  statue was restored and placed on display in the
  Texas Memorial Museum.
• When you walk through the main entrance on the
  south side of the Capitol, you will find yourself
  in the beautiful South Foyer. On the floor of
  the foyer are designs memorializing the Texas
  Revolution, the Mexican War, and the American
  Civil War. In this room you will find life-size
  statues of two men very important to Texas
  history. The statues were designed by a
  well-known Texas sculptress by the name of
  Elisabet Ney. The first statue is Sam Houston, a
  commander during the Texas revolution who later
  served as a President of the Texas Republic and
  Governor of the state. The other statue is of
  Stephen F. Austin, known as the "Father of Texas"
  and the man whom Texas' capital city is named
  after. Austin brought the first 300 families to
  Texas, was a key negotiator with Mexico during
  the early years of Texas settlement, and played
  an important role in setting up a provisional
  government for the Republic.
• Rotunda text gt Known to be the most impressive
  and breathtaking area of the Capitol is the
  Rotunda. This circular room is directly off the
  South Foyer and provides entrances to every part
  of the Capitol. On the walls of the Rotunda are
  portraits of Texas' former governors and past
  presidents of the Republic of Texas. These
  paintings line the walls of the Rotunda all the
  way up to the fourth floor of the Capitol.
• The Dome gt This is the amazing Capitol dome which
  resembles the Nation's Capitol in Washington.
  The Texas star in the center of the dome is
  actually eight feet in diameter and looms 266
  feet above the Rotunda's floor. The word "Texas"
  surrounds the star. If you clap your hands while
  standing in the middle of the Rotunda, you'll
  experience the amazing echo the domed ceiling
  produces.
• The Rotunda floor gt The floor of the Rotunda, as
  well as most of floors throughout the Capitol, is
  made of terrazzo. Terrazzo is a mosaic flooring
  made by embedding small pieces of marble or
  granite in mortar and then polishing it until it
  is bright and shiny. The seals on the floor
  trace Texas history by representing the six flags
  that have flown over the state. The seal in the
  middle represents Texas as a Republic with its
  single white star and oak and olive branches
  symbolizing strength and peace. Directly below
  this seal is Texas in the United States. The
  other seals represent Texas under Spain, Texas
  under France, Texas under Mexico, and Texas under
  the Confederacy.
• On the second floor of the Capitol's east wing is
  the Senate Chamber which still looks much as it
  did when it was originally constructed. The 31
  original walnut desks are still in use. On the
  desks where ink wells used to be are microphones
  for the senators to use when they wish to speak.
  Telephones with direct lines to the senators'
  offices have also been installed at each desk.
  The Lieutenant Governor, who presides over the
  Senate, sits at the large desk, or rostrum, at
  the front of the Chamber. The Secretary of the
  Senate uses the small podium directly in front of
  the rostrum. Notice the Senate's public gallery
  where you can watch the legislature when it is in
  meetings. Also occupying the east wing of the
  Capitol are Senate offices, committee rooms, the
  Lieutenant Governor's office and Reception Room.
• gt These two large brass chandeliers hang in the
  center of the Chamber and were installed in 1890.
  The lights in the star points that spell out
  "TEXAS" make them a unique addition to the
  Chamber.
• The Chamber of the House of Representatives is
  the largest room in the Capitol and used today as
  it was originally intended in 1888. There are
  150 members including the Speaker of the House
  who presides over the body. Due to this large
  number, members vote using key pads mounted on
  their desks. Representatives do not speak from
  their desks but at the podiums at the front and
  back of the room. There are some very important
  historical paintings in this room that date back
  nearly 100 years. In fact, the original 1836 San
  Jacinto Battle Flag, one of only two flags
  remaining from the revolution, hangs in the House
  Chamber during sessions. You can find the House
  Chamber, offices, the old Supreme Court and the
  House gallery in the west wing of the Capitol.
• Immediately north of the Capitol is the
  underground extension which was built in order to
  provide more space for committee rooms, offices,
  an auditorium, a public dining room, and the
  Capitol Bookstore. The extension covers over
  600,000 square feet of space and has four levels
  with the two lower levels being for employee
  parking. Tunnels connect the extension to other
  state buildings. The extension has the feeling
  of being outdoors due to the massive skylights
  that provide natural light and spectacular views
  of the Capitol dome. There is also an outdoor
  rotunda that shows you how deep underground you
  really are!