Let's Go There Texas Capitol and Legislative Branch

The Texas State Capitol serves as both a historical museum and the home of the Texas Legislative Branch. It features famous paintings and statues, a Rotunda with historical significance, and chambers for the House of Representatives and the Texas Senate. The Capitol also houses offices for key government officials and a room used by the Texas Supreme Court until 1959.

Which famous painting by Henry Arthur McArdle is displayed in the Texas State Capitol?

• The Battle of San Jacinto

• The Dawn at the Alamo

• The Siege of Bexar

• The Fall of the Alamo

What is the primary role of the Speaker of the House in the Texas State Capitol?

• To oversee the House of Representatives

• To represent Texas in Congress

• To manage the Senate

• To lead the Texas Supreme Court

How many members are there in the Texas House of Representatives?

• 100

• 150

• 200

• 250

For how many years is a Texas Senator elected?

• Two years

• Four years

• Eight years

• Six years

What historical artifact is displayed behind the Lieutenant Governor's podium in the Texas Senate?

• The Treaty of Velasco

• The Texas Constitution

• The San Jacinto battle flag

• The Texas Declaration of Independence