Ghost stories at the Texas State Capitol

The Texas State Capitol, completed in 1888, is the subject of numerous ghost stories and reports of unexplained phenomena attributed to former occupants. Employees, maintenance workers, and tour guides have reported hearing footsteps, voices, and occasional sightings, and these stories are commonly featured on local ghost tours. The accounts are part of local lore and are debated; they have not been scientifically verified. The capitol remains an active seat of government and a site of historical significance.