Background
The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) partnered to identify, evaluate, and recommend potential improvements for FM 973 between US 290 in Manor and Samsung Highway near Taylor.
Fact Sheet
What the Study Will Accomplish
CAMPO and TxDOT will use public input and technical evaluations to develop proposed improvements to FM 973. The study will include an analysis of current and projected traffic volumes, existing and future land use, crash hotspots, environmental features, and needs and concerns identified by stakeholders and the public. The analysis and community input will be used to identify and design future improvements and complete an environmental analysis.
Public Involvement
Community input is a key part of this study and includes three rounds of open houses and public commenting. The first round concluded June 16, 2026. Email the study team or call 512-651-3964 to learn more.