Governor’s Mansion Public Tours
Greg and I are so honored to serve the people of Texas, and we are privileged to be the 40th family to live in the beautiful Texas Governor’s Mansion. The Texas Governor's Mansion pre-dates the Texas Capitol and is the oldest continuously-occupied governor’s residence west of the Mississippi. The Greek Revival-style home was completed in 1856 – ten years after the Republic of Texas became a state – and occupies a city block near the State Capitol in Austin.
In June 2008, the Governor’s Mansion suffered significant damage from arson, but Texans refused to let an arsonist write the last page of history on the Governor's Mansion. Thanks to the dedication and hard work by many, this historic home was not only restored, but much-needed improvements were made. Now, the Texas Governor’s Mansion stands ready to be occupied by governors and their families for many more decades to come.
There is so much history contained in this majestic house, so many tales of Texas’ past to be remembered and celebrated. And though the Governor’s Mansion is now our home, the Mansion does not belong to us. We are its stewards, preserving its past and its future, and we are thrilled to share its history with those it belongs to – the people of Texas.
If you are interested in visiting the Texas Governor’s Mansion, public tours are available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, as well as one Saturday per month, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. A reservation is required, and the tour is free of charge. For more information and to make a reservation for your tour, visit http://gov.texas.gov/mansion/tours.
Greg and I hope that you will visit the Texas Governor’s Mansion soon to see the incredible treasures housed here from our state’s storied history, and the painstaking restoration work that brought this national landmark back to its full majesty.
