Texas Governor's Mansion
Historic house in Texas, United States
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The Texas Governor's Mansion is a historic home for the governor of Texas in downtown Austin, Texas. Designed by prominent architect Abner Cook, it was built in 1854 and has been the home of every governor since 1856. Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Phalen Abbott are the current residents.
On June 8, 2008, while midway through a major renovation, the mansion was badly damaged by an arson fire.
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Railroad Commission of Texas
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The Texas Tribune
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