The capital of Texas is Austin. It was designated as the capital in 1839 and is the seat of Travis County. Austin is the fourth-most populous city in Texas and the 12th-most populous city in the United States. It is located in Central Texas along the Colorado River and is known for its cultural, economic, and governmental significance. The city is also famous for its live music scene and technology industry, earning nicknames like "Live Music Capital of the World" and "Silicon Hills"