What is the present capital of Texas?

Several different locations have served as the capital of Texas since 1686, when Monclova, Coahuila became its first provincial capital. During the period of the Republic of Texas (1836–1845) the capital of Texas moved from city to city. The Republic had an Ad interim government from March 14 to September 1836, when the new nation's voters elected a government.

The city of Austin has served as the capital of Texas since 1839 to the present day. In terms of population it holds the 11th position in the state with approximately 912,000 people living here. The famous motto of the city is "Keep Austin Weird", which supports Austin's diversity, originality and local independent businessmen as well.

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Sandra Scissom

I like the motto "keep austin weird".

Ila Funkhouser

OK, now on to the next question, hopefully with a bit of a challenge.

vudu

Congratulations on your first question! It is both timely and interesting. Thank you. It was challenging enough for quizzclub. Unfortunately, some people just have to complain about everything. I call them chronic complainers - they are just very negative, unhappy people.

steve

Home of my Alma Mater, The University of Texas at Austin. HOOK 'EM, HORNS!!!!

Armadillo

Thank God for Austin. I love weirdos.

Rainer Wetjen

Ila Funkhouser, so easy, 25% got it wrong!

Wayne arrington

A walk down 6th street when the vendors are out will yield great bargains.

Michael McMahan

Ben Totuous, as opposed to brilliant Quizzclub Players like yourself.

sweetqb

Keeping it weird!!

Janice Lea Vanlandingham

Ben Totuous, so you live there huh, what does that say about you?

Janice Lea Vanlandingham

Oh that is really something to brag on "keep Austin Weird"!

Char

nannybon, I owe you an apology I thought you were griping about us the other players. I'm trying to think I believe I filled out the survey. Yet I'm not getting calls. Anyone else have that issue?