Share this post on: Weakened by his captivity in Mexico City, Stephen F. Austin died on December 27, 1836, but he lived long enough to see his dream. Texas was free!Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to print (Opens in new window) Print