The Texas Capitol building will open back up to the public on January 4. The move was announced by the office of Gov. Greg Abbott, L. Gov. Dan Patrick, and outgoing House Speaker Dennis Bonnen Monday afternoon in a news release.
Legislators had argued that it was a violation of the state constitution and the principle of open government up keep it closed during a legislative session.
Rep. Terry Wilson said at an event recently he would fight closing the Capitol building to visitors.
"The Texas House should not be closed," he said.
Rep. Mayes Middleton, who argued for the reopening, wrote on Facebook that he was pleased with the decision.
"The Capitol belongs to all 29 million Texans, glad it will finally be open to its true owners, everyone deserves the right to make their voice heard in person!"
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