The state capital of Texas is Austin. It is the home of true-blooded Texans swearing loyalty to their state. But more than anything, it is the source of many Texas humor stories. Texans regard Austin as part of Texas but it was never the whole of it. Feeling and living Austin is not the same as living and feeling Texas.

That fact exists because Texans hate it when the people of Austin are compared to those from Houston or San Antonio. Each of the cities in Texas has their own identity, ways, and in a way, humor. While people from other states and nation regard all Texans as one and the same, they are really different from each other. Austin hates to be compared to Houston and vice versa. But when it comes to defending their state, they all work in unison. Don't ever try to manipulate, alter, or insult a Texan. Because at that point, it will not matter where that Texan you mistreated came from. Everybody from Texas will simply come and get you. That's Texas humor working at its best.

Another major source of Texas humor is their weather. In Texas, June, July, and August are the hottest months. The temperature outside will be more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit. That's normal and Texans are used to the heat. But they aren't used to people complaining about it. It won't matter if you're from a snow infested city. For as long as you are in Texas, you are required to love the heat. Or at least pretend about liking it.

Driving, traffic, and the road rules also play a good part in Texas humor stories. If you want to drive while in Austin, you have to know that the traffic laws there are peculiar in a sense. The drivers tend to stop at unlikely instances and drive on by when they are supposed to stop. They would stop by at somebody's roadside accident to poke around and the rain when it falls. But they would not dare to stop if the traffic light just turned red or when somebody tries crossing the street. Don't use a turn signal while driving in Austin as well. Back there, turn signals are distracting. You are not supposed to use that light when turning. You are, however, supposed to pray that nobody would bump you on the blind side as you head for the curve. Parking is almost prohibited in Austin. If you do, your car will be towed. Amusing Texas humor, isn't it?