Capitol Grounds


Capitol South Steps

Customary space for rallies, demonstrations, performances, or public ceremonial events. The South Steps platform area provides a ready "stage" riser with an area for attendees or audience below. *This reservation would not be for the stairs leading up to the South Entrance, but the platform area below. Electrical power or equipment rental available here for a fee, but is not required for reservation.


Southwest/ East Lawn

May be reserved for public activity based events or public luncheons. Luncheons must be open to any and all comers and free of charge. Tents for luncheons must be provided by the event holder and subject to Capitol and Fire Marshal inspection. Fees for use of tents may be collected. No electrical power or rentals are available in these spaces.


Great Walk

Typically an add-on if a south steps event wishes to have information tables (no campaign, fundraising, or commercial promotion). No electrical power or rentals are available in this space.


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East Lawn

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Southwest Lawn

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Great Walk

Grounds image 4. View looking out from steps.

South Steps 1

Grounds image 5. Side view of steps.

South Steps 2

Grounds image 6. Closeup of steps.

South Steps 3

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Extension Open Air Rotunda & Capitol Rotunda


Capitol Rotunda

May be reserved for performance-based events. Typically choir, instrumental performances, or dance. Space is limited to maintain ingress and egress. Electrical power or equipment rental available here for a fee, but is not required for reservation.


Extension Open Air Rotunda

May be reserved for performance-based events. Typically choir, instrumental performances, or dance. Space is limited to maintain ingress and egress. Electrical power or lectern rental is not available, but chairs may be rented if available.

Rotunda Image 1 of 6. Close up of the Texas star in the center of the Open Air Rotunda.

Open Air Rotunda 1

Image 2. The Texas star in the center of the Open Air Rotunda.

Open Air Rotunda 2

Image 2. Looking up at the Capitol dome from the Open Air Rotunda.

Open Air Rotunda 3

Image 4. Capitol rotunda floor.

Capitol Rotunda 1

Image 5. Capitol rotunda walls with Governors portraits.

Capitol Rotunda 2

Image 6. Second floor of the Capitol rotunda looking down to center floor.

Capitol Rotunda 3

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Extension Legislative Conference Center


Large multi-purpose and multi-room conference center. Food is permitted in this space for events including catered events. Alcohol permitted after 5:30 pm. A/V is very minimal in this room but event holders are allowed to bring in their own A/V equipment subject to SPB approval. There are two breakout side rooms immediately adjacent.

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LCC Front View

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LCC Front View 2

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LCC Entry

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LCC Breakout Room 2

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LCC Kitchen

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LCC Coffee Bar

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Extension Auditorium


Large multimedia theater style room with a stage and fixed seating. Has A/V systems in the room including a large scale projection system. No food or drink is permitted in this space.

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Auditorium Entrance

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Auditorium Stage

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Auditorium on Stage

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Auditorium Stage Entrance

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Auditorium Podium

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