Texas State Capitol and protected Capitol View Corridors

The Texas State Capitol in Austin is the focal point of legally established 'Capitol View Corridors'-designated sight lines preserved by state and local regulation to protect views of the Capitol dome from specific public vantage points around the city. These corridors affect development patterns and are documented in municipal planning materials as a means to maintain visual access to the Capitol from selected streets, parks, and bridges. The Capitol grounds themselves also provide elevated perspectives of downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.