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Yes, but for a very short period of time.
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When Sam Houston was president why did he name the capital of Texas Houston?
Houston was a capital of Texas but the capital of Texas was moved to Austin in 1839.
Capital of texas?
Houston
Why did Sam Houston want Houston to be the capital of Texas?
He was the leader.
Is Houston the capital of Texas?
No, the capital of Texas is Austin. Size is not the final determinant of a state capital's location. History, tradition, geography, and political influence have often been involved in the selection of a state capital. Many have been changed.
What is the energy capital of America?
Houston, Texas.
Is Dallas or Houston the capital of Texas?
austin
Where was the capital of the republic of Texas moved to?
Houston
How many times was Houston the capital of Texas?
Houston has never been the capital of Texas. WRONG!!! Before Texas integrated itself in to the union, and relinquished its domain over the chunks of Oklahoma Kansas Wyoming Colorado and about half of New Mexico that made up what was the Republic of Texas, five sites served as temporary capitals of Texas (Washington-on-the-Brazos, Harrisburg, Galveston, Velasco and Columbia) before president Sam Houston moved the capital to Houston in 1837. In 1839, the capital was moved to the new town of Austin by the next president Mirabeau B. Lamar. So, as far as I know, only once...
How far is Texas to Sri Lanka?
Well from Colombo (capital of Sri Lanka) to Houston (capital of Texas) is 9924.6 miles.
Where is Houston in relationship to Austin the capital of Texas where is it in relationship to Dallas?
Houston is east of Austin and south of Dallas.
When did the capital of Texas move from Houston to Austin?
December 27 1839
How long have Sam Houston been the capital of Texas?
since 1839
