How To Connect With Your Texas Lawmakers During The Pandemic While COVID-19 guidelines will vary between lawmakers’ offices, communication between legislators and the public will largely consist of phone and video calls or small, in-person meetings by appointment. January 26, 2021, 11:22 AM The public is still allowed in the Capitol but there are restrictions. The Senate is requiring people who enter the chamber or committee meetings to first test negative for COVID-19. The House isn't requiring negative COVID-19 tests, but everyone in both chambers must wear a mask. Pre-pandemic, the Texas...