Is the Texas Capitol a government building or a petri dish? Fri, 01/22/2021 - 12:00am The Texas Capitol, where lawmakers gather every two years to pass laws, write budgets and argue politics, has a new ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today! Read more about Is the Texas Capitol a government building or a petri dish?