Farm to Market Road 900 (FM 900) is located in Hopkins and Franklin counties.
FM 900 begins at an intersection with FM115 near Lake Cypress Springs. The highway travels in a generally westward direction to the town of Purley, where it has a short overlap with SH37. After the overlap, FM 900 continues to run west before turning north near Hopkins County Road 3372. The highway crosses over I-30 before entering the town of Saltillo where it has an overlap with US 67. FM 900 continues to run north before turning northwest then to the west to its northern terminus at FM69.
FM 900 was designated on November 23, 1948, running westward from SH 37 to Purley at a distance of approximately 0.6mi (0.97km). On July 21, 1949, the highway was extended westward to the Franklin–Hopkins county line. On September 28, 1949, FM 900 was extended westward and northward to US 67 in Saltillo and absorbed FM 908.[2] On November 24, 1950, FM 900 was extended northward from US 67 to FM270. On August 15, 1968, the highway was extended southeastward to its current southern terminus at FM 115.
A previous route numbered FM907 was designated on November 23, 1948, from US82 north of Brookston north and west to Maxey. FM907 was cancelled on February 1, 1949, and became a portion of FM38.
A previous route numbered FM908 was designated on November 23, 1948, from US67 at Saltillo south to Greenwood. FM908 was cancelled on September 28, 1949, and became a portion of FM900.
A previous route numbered FM912 was designated on November 23, 1948, from US67 at Dublin north to Lingleville. FM912 was cancelled on February 6, 1953, and its mileage was transferred to FM219.
FM 915 was designated on November 23, 1948, from US 377 in Tolar south 6.3 miles (10.1km). In May 23, 1951, the road was extended south to the Somervell County line. The route was cancelled on July 5, 1951, and became a portion of FM 201.
Farm to Market Road 917 (FM917) is located in Johnson County. It runs from SH 171 in Godley to US 287 near Mansfield.
FM 917 was designated on November 23, 1948, from US 81 (now I-35W) northwest of Alvarado northeast 4.3 miles (6.9km) towards Lillian. On July 14, 1949, the road was extended northeast 2.4 miles (3.9km) to Lillian. On October 2, 1951, the road was extended to SH 171 in Godley, replacing FM 918. On January 24, 1954, a break in the route was added at US 81 and the road was extended to US 287 (now US 287 Bus.) near Mansfield, replacing FM 2477. On December 15, 1974, the break in the route at US 81 was removed due to construction of I-35W. On February 27, 2003, FM 917 was rerouted around Lillian; the section from Thomas Lane northeast to FM 2738 was removed altogether and the section from existing FM 2738 to Becky Lane became a section of FM 2738. However, seven months later FM 2738 was modified to run west and south to new FM 917 instead of east (the section from FM 2738 east to new FM 917 was returned to the county). On April 30, 2015, FM 917 was extended southeast over Bus. US287 to US 287.
The first use of the FM 918 designation was on November 23, 1948, in Johnson County, from SH 174 in Joshua to Egan. On July 14, 1949, the road was extended west 5.0 miles (8.0km) to a road intersection. On May 23, 1951, the road was extended west 4.7 miles (7.6km) to SH 171 and east 2.8 miles (4.5km) to US 81 (now I-35W). FM 918 was cancelled on October 2, 1951, and became a portion of FM 917.
The second use of the FM 918 designation was on October 28, 1953, in Navarro County, from FM 55 in Dresden to SH 22 near Corsicana. On September 21, 1955, FM 918 was extended west to FM 639 at Bush Prairie. FM 918 was cancelled on October 29, 1962, and became a portion of FM 744.
Farm to Market Road920 (FM920) is located in Parker and Wise counties. It runs from Weatherford to Bridgeport. The route was designated on November 23, 1948, from FM 51 in Weatherford northward 23.1 miles (37.2km) to Boonsville.[23] On July 14, 1949, FM 920 was extended north to SH 24 (now US 380).[24]
A previous route numbered FM921 was designated in Archer County on November 23, 1948, from US 82 west of Menkins, south to Black Flat. This designation was cancelled on February 2, 1959, and transferred to FM368.
FM922 was designated on November 23, 1948, from FM51 near Era to US77 in Valley View. On July 14, 1949, FM922 was extended east 3.4 miles (5.5km) to what is now FM2071. On November 20, 1951, it was extended west 4.6 miles (7.4km) to a road intersection. On October 31, 1957, FM922 was extended west to FM455. On June 1, 1965, FM922 was extended southeast 2.7 miles (4.3km). On May 5, 1966, FM922 was extended east 2 miles (3.2km) to FM372 at Mountain Springs. On August 31, 1981, FM922 was extended east to US377 north of Tioga.[27]
Farm to Market Road923 (FM923) is located in Throckmorton County. The road begins at US183 northwest of Woodson, and continues north, then west, then eventually back north, ending a few miles west of Throckmorton at US380.
FM923 was designated on November 23, 1948, from SH24 (now US380) 4 miles (6.4km) west of Throckmorton south and east to US183. On February 25, 1949, the road was rerouted so that it ended at SH 24 2 miles (3.2km) west of Throckmorton.[33] On September 29, 1954, FM923 was extended east and south 3.5 miles (5.6km) to a road intersection. On October 31, 1957, FM923 was extended south and east to US183.
Farm to Market Road926 (FM926) is located in Young County. The road begins at US380 in Newcastle and continues northwest eventually ending at SH79 south of Padgett.
FM926 was designated on November 23, 1948, from SH251 in Newcastle northwest 9.1 miles (14.6km) to a road intersection. On December 16, 1948, FM926 was extended northwest to SH79. On February 23, 1993, the section of SH251 from FM926 to US380 was transferred to FM926.
A previous route numbered FM928 was designated on November 23, 1948, from 1.5 miles (2.4km) north of Norse south via Norse to FM 215 (now FM 219) 7 miles (11km) north of Clifton, then south and west to the Coryell County line. FM 928 was cancelled on July 14, 1949, and became a portion of FM 182.
Farm to Market Road 931 (FM931) is located in Coryell County. It runs from SH 36 at Flat to CR 348 and CR 344 northeast of Leon Junction.
FM 931 was designated on November 23, 1948, from SH 36 at Flat south 3.3 miles (5.3km) to a county road. On December 17, 1952, the road was extended northeast 4.7 miles (7.6km) to a point 1 mile (1.6km) northeast of Leon Junction. On May 1, 1965, a section from 1.7 miles (2.7km) south of SH 36 south 1.6 miles (2.6km) was removed from the highway system due to expansion of the Fort Hood Military Reservation. On March 27, 2014, the remainder of FM 931 south of SH 36 was removed and turned over to Coryell County.
The first use of the FM940 designation was in Nacogdoches County, from FM 225, 5 miles (8.0km) south of Cushing, to Lilbert. On December 17, 1952, the road was extended west to the Cherokee County line. FM 940 was cancelled on January 23, 1953, and transferred to FM 343.
The second use of the FM940 designation was in Nolan County, from US 80 (now I-20) east to FM 608 near the southern city limit of Roscoe. It was not numbered until January 1953. FM 940 was cancelled on April 1, 1958, when US 80 was rerouted over it.
The first use of the FM948 designation was in Trinity County, from SH 94, northwest 2.7 miles (4.3km) to a road intersection on Mossy Creek Road. On November 20, 1951, the road was extended northwest 2.1 miles (3.4km) to another road intersection. FM 948 was cancelled on January 23, 1953, and became a portion of FM 358.
The second use of the FM 948 designation was in Dickens and Kent counties from SH 70, 5 miles (8.0km) southeast of Spur, south to US 380 at or near Claremont. On February 23, 1956, FM 948 was signed, but not designated, as SH208.[59] FM 948 was cancelled on August 29, 1990, as the extension of the SH208 designation became official.
Farm to Market Road 949 (FM 949) is located in Colorado and Austin counties. It runs from FM 102 to SH 36 near Peters.
FM 949 was designated on November 23, 1948, from US 90, 7.5 miles (12.1km) east of Columbus, to Bernardo. On July 18, 1955, a section from FM 102 north to US 90 was added. On November 3, 1972, the road was extended 5.5 miles (8.9km) to the end of FM 1088, replacing it to SH 36.
A previous route numbered FM959 was designated on November 23, 1948, from SH 295 south of Hallettsville to Ezzell. FM 959 was cancelled on July 14, 1949, and became a portion of FM 531.
Ranch to Market Road 962 (RM 962) is located in Llano and Blanco counties.
RM 962 begins at an intersection with SH71 near Horseshoe Bay and runs in a generally southward direction until an intersection with RM3347, where it turns southeast. The highway enters the town of Round Mountain, where it shares a short overlap with US 281. After Round Mountain, RM 962 continues to run southeast and turns towards the south before turning towards the east in Cypress Mill. Just east of Rockling Lane, state maintenance ends with the road continuing as Hamilton Pool Road towards western Austin.
RM 962 was designated on November 23, 1948, as Farm to Market Road 962 (FM 962), running from US 281 in Round Mountain to Cypress Mill. On August 24, 1955, the FM 962 designation was changed to RM 962 and the highway was extended to RM93 (now SH 71). On August 31, 1965, RM 962 was extended to the Blanco–Travis county line with a spur connection to Cypress Mill being created.
Ranch to Market Road 963 (RM 963) is located in Burnet County.
RM 963 begins at an intersection with US 281 in Burnet. The highway travels east along Graves Street before turning towards the north at Shady Grove Road. After leaving the city limits of Burnet, RM 963 travels through rural areas of the county in a generally northeast direction. Near RM2340, the highway turns into a more eastward direction and crosses over the North Fork San Gabriel River. RM 963 turns back towards the north near County Road 210 and runs parallel to Rocky Creek from US 183 to the highway's terminus at FM2657 near Oakalla.
RM 963 was designated on November 23, 1948, as Farm to Market Road 963 (FM963), running from US 281 northeast 12.9 miles (20.8km). On November 20, 1951, the highway was extended to a point 6.1 miles (9.8km) to the northeast. On March 31, 1955, FM 963 was extended northeast 3.8 miles (6.1km) miles to Watson. On April 12, 1955, the road was extended northeast to Oakalla, replacing FM1321. On October 1, 1956, the FM 963 designation was changed to RM 963. The highway was extended to Briggs on May 6, 1964. On June 6, 1967, the section of highway from Oakalla to Briggs was transferred to FM 2657.[77]
A previous route numbered FM964 was designated on November 23, 1948, from SH 80 at Fentress northeast 3.4 miles (5.5km). On July 14, 1949, the road was extended north 2.4 miles (3.9km). On June 21, 1951, the road was extended to PR 10. On July 20, 1953, the road was extended northeast to US 183 in Lockhart, replacing a 2 miles (3.2km) section of PR 10. On September 29, 1954, the road was extended southwest to the Guadalupe County line. On October 21, 1954, the road was extended to FM 621 near Staples, replacing FM 1981. FM 964 was cancelled on April 18, 1958, and transferred to FM 20, although the route remained signed as FM 964 until the 1959 travel map was released.
Ranch to Market Road 965 (RM 965) is located in Gillespie and Llano counties.
RM 965 begins at an intersection with US 87/US 290 in Fredericksburg. The highway runs northeast along Milam Street and turns north before leaving the city limits. RM 965 runs through rural areas of Gillespie County, running pass many farms and ranches and zigzags through hilly terrain before entering the town of Crabapple. North of Crabapple, the highway passes by the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Near Enchanted Rock, RM 965 turns northeast and enters Llano County before ending at an intersection with SH16.
RM 965 was designated on November 23, 1948, as Farm to Market Road 965 (FM 965), running north from US 87/US 290 11.8 miles (19.0km) to a point near Crab Apple Creek. On October 1, 1956, the FM 965 designation was changed to RM 965. On October 31, 1957, RM 965 was extended northward to Enchanted Rock. On May 2, 1962, the highway was extended northeast to its current terminus at SH 16.
A previous route numbered FM966 was designated on November 23, 1948, from FM 12 near Dripping Springs to Driftwood. On November 20, 1951, the road was extended southeast to FM 1078 at Hays City. FM 966 was cancelled on May 25, 1955, and became a portion of FM 150 (now RM 150).
Ranch to Market Road 967 (RM 967) is located in Hays County.
RM 967 begins at an intersection with RM1826 near the town of Driftwood. The highway travels eastward and passes by a rural subdivision before traveling through less developed areas of the county. RM 967 intersects FM1626 just south of Hays, before entering the city limits of Buda. The highway turns towards the south and turns southeast before intersecting Main Street (former Loop 4). RM 967 runs south on Main Street before ending at the southbound frontage road of I-35.
RM 967 was designated on November 23, 1948, as Farm to Market Road967 (FM967) and ran from Loop 4 to a point 3.2 miles (5.1km) northwest of Loop 4. On July 14, 1949, the highway was extended 1.6 miles (2.6km) to Carpenter. FM 967 was extended again on October 28, 1953, adding another 6.0 miles (9.7km).[83] On August 24, 1954, FM 967 was extended to a road intersection (current RM 1826). On October 1, 1956, the FM 967 designation was changed to RM 967. On May 27, 2004, RM 967 was extended to I-35, absorbing the southern half of Loop 4.[84]
A previous route numbered FM968 was designated on November 23, 1948, from SH 29 west of Llano to Valley Springs. This was part of the cancelled SH81 before 1939. FM 968 was cancelled on July 14, 1949, and became a portion of FM 386 (now RM 386). This became part of FM 734 in 1952, and SH71 on September 1, 1965 (signs did not change from FM 734 until January 1, 1966).
The western terminus of FM970 is at US183.[89] The road passes through the community of Andice[90] before turning to the north-northwest.[91] FM 970 curves to the east-northeast again before crossing Berry Creek.[91] The road again turns north-northwest, then east-northeast, and crosses into Florence before reaching its eastern terminus at SH195.[91][88]
FM970 was designated November 23, 1948, along the current route.[88]
Farm to Market Road 971 (FM 971) is located in Williamson County. It runs from Business I-35[needs update] north of Georgetown east via Weir to SH 95 at Granger.
FM 971 was designated on July 28, 1959, from SH 95 in Granger to Friendship as a replacement of a section of FM 972 (this section was originally FM 971). On June 2, 1967, the road was extended west to Business I-35-M (former Loop 418) north of Georgetown, replacing the 5.0 miles (8.0km)-mile FM 2983 on the eastern section and the 5.8 miles (9.3km)-mile FM2606 on the western section, and 6.3 miles (10.1km) connecting the sections.
A previous route numbered FM971 was designated on November 23, 1948, from SH 95 in Granger to Friendship. FM 971 was cancelled on November 26, 1958, and transferred to FM 972.
FM 972 was designated on November 23, 1948, from US 81 (now I-35) north of Georgetown via Walburg to a road intersection east of Walburg, for a total distance of 5.0 miles (8.0km). On October 31, 1958, the road was extended east to Granger. On November 26, 1958, the road was extended further east to Friendship, replacing FM 971. On July 28, 1959, the section from 5.0 miles (8.0km) east of US 81 east to SH 95 in Granger was cancelled and the section from SH 95 in Granger east 7.0 miles (11.3km) to Friendship was redesignated back to FM 971. On November 24, 1959, the road was extended 9.2 miles (14.8km) east on a new route to SH 95.
Farm to Market Road 974 (FM974), is located in Brazos County. It runs from SH21 in Bryan, northeastward to SH21 and US190, 1.5 miles (2.4km) southwest of the Madison County line. It is known locally as Tabor Road.
FM974 was designated on November 23, 1948, from US190 (present-day SH21) north of Bryan to Tabor. On September 20, 1961, the designation was extended east to FM2037 and FM2038. On October 13, 1961, FM974 was extended to US 190, replacing FM2037. On June 27, 1995, the section from SH21 to US190 was redesignated Urban Road974 (UR974).[96] The designation of that section reverted to FM974 with the elimination of the Urban Road system on November 15, 2018.[97]
Farm to Market Road 975 (FM975) is located in Burleson County.
FM 975's northern terminus is in Caldwell at SH21. Within city limits, it is also known as Banks Street. Upon passing over the Union Pacific Railroad tracks, the route curves southward and continues for another 5.5 miles (8.9km) before state maintenance ends at an intersection with County Road125. The roadway continues as County Road126.[99][100]
FM 975 was designated on November 23, 1948, on its current route.
Farm to Market Road 986 (FM 986) is located in Kaufman County.
FM 986 begins at an intersection with US 80 in Terrell and runs north along Rockwall Avenue then turns northeast on State Street before turning back north on Poetry Road. The highway leaves Terrell and runs in a generally north direction before turning northeast near County Road 246. FM 986 then intersects FM1565 in Poetry, then continues to run northeast before ending at an intersection with County Road 2326.
FM 986 was designated on November 23, 1948, running north from SH205 to a point approximately 7.5 miles (12.1km) to the northeast. On July 25, 1960, the highway was extended southward to US 80 when SH 205 was rerouted.
Farm to Market Road 987 (FM 987) is located in Kaufman County.
FM 987 begins at an intersection with SH243 in Kaufman, running north on Jefferson Street before turning left onto Pyle Street and leaving the town. The highway travels in a generally northward direction through Post Oak Bend City before turning northwest. FM 987 intersects FM2578 and continues to run northwest before ending at an intersection with FM148 near Talty.
FM 987 was designated on November 23, 1948, running from US 175 (current SH 243) in Kaufman to FM 148 near Talty along its current route.
A previous route numbered FM988 was designated on November 23, 1948, from SH 274, south of Kemp, west 4.9 miles (7.9km). On July 15, 1949, a 3.7-mile (6.0km) section from Peeltown to the then-terminus of FM 988 was added. FM 988 was cancelled on November 1, 1961, and transferred to FM 148.
Farm to Market Road989 (FM989), known locally as Kings Highway, is located in Bowie County. It is mostly located to the west of Texarkana. It travels approximately 11.8 miles (19.0km) south to north.
FM989 was originally designated on November 23, 1948, with a northern terminus at US82 in Nash and a southern terminus at US59, approximately 0.5 miles (0.80km) southwest of the Loop, a total length of 4.2 miles (6.8km). However, on October 28, 1953, it was extended to include a 5.4-mile (8.7km) loop and connect with FM559 northwest of Texarkana. On September 20, 1961, FM989 was extended again, picking up an additional 3.1 miles (5.0km) on the south end, to connect to FM2516. On June 27, 1995, the entire route of FM989 was transferred to Urban Road989.[115] On November 21, 2013, a 0.3-mile (0.48km) section of FM 989 west of FM 2878 was turned over to the city of Texarkana and FM 989 was rerouted on a new route south of FM 559. The old route of FM 989 south of FM 559 became a section of FM 2878. The designation reverted to FM989 with the elimination of the Urban Road system on November 15, 2018.[97]
Farm to Market Road 991 (FM 991) is located in Bowie County.
FM 991 was designated on November 21, 1956, from US 67 westward and southward to US 67 in Redwater. On June 28, 1963, it was extended south 1.8 miles (2.9km) from US 67.
This FM 991 was designated on November 23, 1948, from US 82 northwest to Daniel's Chapel School. On November 21, 1956, this FM 991 was cancelled and combined with FM 992, and the current FM 991 was created in the same county.
Farm to Market Road 996 (FM 996) is located in Grayson County.
FM 996 begins at an intersection with FM120 in Pottsboro. The highway runs south through the town as Grayson Street before turning east at Hagerman Road and leaves the town just east of Cardinal Lane. FM 996 continues to run east before ending at an intersection with FM1417.
The current FM 996 was designated on October 31, 1958, running from FM 120 to FM 1417 with the mileage being transferred from FM131.[124] On May 6, 1964, the highway was extended further west a distance of 6.4 miles (10.3km). This section was cancelled when FM 120 was relocated with the completion of the northern extension of SH289 on December 17, 2009.[125][126]
FM 996 was first designated on November 23, 1948, running from SH43 to FM125. The highway was cancelled on May 6, 1952, with the mileage being transferred to FM 248.[127]
A previous route numbered FM998 was designated on November 23, 1948, from FM123, 5.0 miles (8.0km) south of DeBerry, east to the Louisiana state line. FM 998 was cancelled on January 7, 1952, and transferred to FM 123.
FM999 was designated on November 23, 1948, from SH181 at Gary southwest 5.2 miles (8.4km). On June 29, 1950, the road was extended to US59, replacing SH181. On November 1, 1967, a break in the route was added at FM1970. On November 4, 1971, the road was extended 2.5 miles (4.0km) west to a road intersection. On November 3, 1972, FM999 was extended to FM1971.
Notes
↑ The certified length given is shorter than the actual mileage as the TxDOT description of FM 900 considers it to be discontinuous at rather than concurrent with SH 37 and US 67.
↑ RM 915 was previously designated as FM 915 from 1951 to 1959.
↑ The certified length given is shorter than the actual mileage, as the TxDOT description of RM1623 considers it to be discontinuous at US290.
↑ The certified length given is shorter than the actual mileage as the TxDOT description of RM 962 considers it to be discontinuous at US 281.
↑ RM 962 was previously designated as FM 962 from 1948 to 1955.
↑ RM 963 was previously designated as FM 963 from 1948 to 1956.
↑ RM 965 was previously designated as FM 965 from 1948 to 1956.
↑ RM 967 was previously designated as FM 967 from 1948 to 1956.
1 2 Transportation Planning and Programming Division (n.d.). "Farm to Market Road No.920". Highway Designation Files. Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
1 2 3 Transportation Planning and Programming Division (n.d.). "Farm to Market Road No.922". Highway Designation Files. Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
↑ Transportation Planning and Programming Division (2018). Texas County Mapbook(PDF) (Map) (2018ed.). 1:72,224. Texas Department of Transportation. p.452. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
↑ Transportation Planning and Programming Division (2018). Texas County Mapbook(PDF) (Map) (2018ed.). 1:72,224. Texas Department of Transportation. p.453. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
↑ Transportation Planning and Programming Division (2018). Texas County Mapbook(PDF) (Map) (2018ed.). 1:72,224. Texas Department of Transportation. p.454. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
1 2 Transportation Planning and Programming Division (2018). Texas County Mapbook(PDF) (Map) (2018ed.). 1:72,224. Texas Department of Transportation. p.455. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
1 2 Transportation Planning and Programming Division (n.d.). "Farm to Market Road No.923". Highway Designation Files. Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
1 2 Transportation Planning and Programming Division (n.d.). "Farm to Market Road No.926". Highway Designation Files. Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
1 2 3 4 Transportation Planning and Programming Division (n.d.). "Farm to Market Road No.955". Highway Designation Files. Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
↑ Transportation Planning and Programming Division (2018). Texas County Mapbook(PDF) (Map) (2018ed.). 1:72,224. Texas Department of Transportation. p.1745. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
↑ Transportation Planning and Programming Division (2018). Texas County Mapbook(PDF) (Map) (2018ed.). 1:72,224. Texas Department of Transportation. p.1434. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
↑ Transportation Planning and Programming Division (2018). Texas County Mapbook(PDF) (Map) (2018ed.). 1:72,224. Texas Department of Transportation. p.1435. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
1 2 3 Transportation Planning and Programming Division (2018). Texas County Mapbook(PDF) (Map) (2018ed.). 1:72,224. Texas Department of Transportation. p.1381. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
↑ Transportation Planning and Programming Division (2018). Texas County Mapbook(PDF) (Map) (2018ed.). 1:72,224. Texas Department of Transportation. p.1493. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
↑ Transportation Planning and Programming Division (2018). Texas County Mapbook(PDF) (Map) (2018ed.). 1:72,224. Texas Department of Transportation. p.1544. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
1 2 Transportation Planning and Programming Division (n.d.). "Farm to Market Road No.989". Highway Designation Files. Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
↑ Transportation Planning and Programming Division (n.d.). "Urban Road No.989". Highway Designation Files. Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
↑ Google (November 28, 2014). "Overview map of FM989" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
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