Straus: Confederate plaque at Texas Capitol has to go

A plaque at the state Capitol that honors the Confederacy needs to come down, according to Texas House Speaker Joe Straus. In a letter he sent to the state preservation board Speaker Straus said the marker is not accurate. Under the Capitol dome Tuesday afternoon the performance of a string ensemble drew the attention of those touring the historic site. What few if any noticed was located down this nearby hallway a bronze wall plaque.

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Source: Community Impact- Round Rock