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Minutes of the Six Hundred and Thirteenth Meeting, a Regular Meeting of the State Highway Commission held in Austin, Texas, with the following members present:

Herbert C. Perry, Jr. Chairman Hal Woodward Member J. H. Kultgen Member D. C. Greer State Highway Engineer

54936 IT IS ORDERED that a Regular Meeting of the State Highway Com­ mission be opened at 9:00 A.M., August 31, 1964.

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54937 An initial appropriation of $278,100. 00 is hereby made to cover the State's share of cost to be incurred in the acguisition of right of way on the following listed projects which have been previously authorized by the Commission. Reimbursements to the counties and cities for the State's share of right of way expenditures will be made in accordance with the State-County or City Agreement.

COUNTY PROTECT NO. HIGHWAY OR LOCATION FUNDS

Wise RW 8002-1-6 U.S. 81 & 287 $ 75,000.00

Travis RW 8014-1-16 St. 71 45,000.00

Karne s RW 0016-1-6 St. 72 16,500.00

Lubbock. RW 8005-1-1 U.S. 84 (Suppl. to 28,000.00 Min. 49749)

Waller RW 8012-1-19 U.S. 290 (Suppl. to 35,000.00 Min. 54820)

Dallas RW 8010-1-9 St. 66 (Suppl. to 12,000.00 Min. 53367)

San Patricio RW 8016-1-3 U.S. 77 (Suppl. to 11,000.00 Min. 53789)

Bastrop RW 8014-1-13 St. 21 (Suppl. to 2, 000.00 Min. 54010)

Hood RW 0002-1-1 U.S. 377 (Suppl. to 16,000.00 Min. 53202)

Pecos RW 8006-1-9 U.S. 285 (Suppl. to 0,600.00 Min. 54820)

Anderson RW 109-1-9 U.S. 287 (Suppl. to 25,000.00 Min. 47944)

Potter RW 8004-1-7 St. 136 (Suppl. to 4,000.00 Min. 53367)

TOTAL $ 270,100.00

54938 An initial construction and interstate right of way appropriation of $25,601, 960. 00 is hereby made for the following listed projects which have been previously authorized.

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COUNTY PROJECT NO. HIGHWAY OR LOCATION AMOUNT

Hidalgo C 1804-1-10 FM 1926 $ 188,700.00

Karne s C 943-1-7, FM 627, etc. 106,800.00 etc.

El Paso C 1-2-23 US 80 41,400.00

Stephens C 1293-2-7 FM 1287 80, 600, 00

Pecos S 1050(7) US 285 700, 000. 00

Bexar S 2766(1)A FM 2536 106,030.00

Bastrop C 114-4-22, US 290 59,300.00 etc.

Leon FG 1092(13) St. 7 243,000.00

Pecos S 2776(1) A RM 2006 170,000.00

Fannin F 322(3) US 82 012,100.00

Austin 1-10-7(34)726 Int. 10 2,390,700.00

Wood S 2773(1) A FM 2069 143,400.00

Potter 1-40-1(32)068 Int. 40 1,005,500. 00

Somervell, S 2774(1) A FM 200 94,400.00 etc.

Houston, S 2770(1) A FM 2701 107,170. 00 etc.

Carson F 421(16) US 60 243,900.00

Hopkins S 2767(1) A FM 2560 179,600.00

Nueces F 340(8), US 77 321,600.00 etc.

Collin S 2629(1) A FM 2755 206,400. 00

Wise, C 313-1-12, FM 51 266,000.00 etc. etc.

Wichita C 156-7-7 US 277 121,200.00

Cameron C 1057-2-7 FM 732 113,930.00

Robertson C 49-7-24, US 190, etc. 336,500.00 etc.

Lamar SU 2156(8), Lp. 286 449,300.00 etc.

Wood C 657-3-3 FM 515 110,700.00

Bowie C 46-6-21, US 82, etc. 62,030.00 etc.

El Paso S 625(3) Lp. 375 277,400.00

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COUNTY PROJECT NO. HIGHWAY OR LOCATION AMOUNT

Coleman C 1104-1-6 FM 1026 $ 79,500.00

Medina C 24-5-33 US 90 73,000.00

Nolan A 2033-2-3, FM 1170 177,100.00 etc.

Crockett S 1004(2) St. 163 275,800.00

Harris U-UG 514(45) US 59 2,788,100.00

De Witt C 042-1-11, FM 236, etc. 523,200.00 etc.

San Jacinto F 426(16) US 59 1,456,000.00

Red River S 256(1) A FM 412 264,990.00

Eastland 1-20-3(15)349 Int. 20 1, 194,700.00

McLennan 1-35-4(00)335 Int. 35 2,282,410.00

Limestone S 2775(1) A FM 2889 105,150.00

Brazos F 490(14) US 190 468,050.00

Jefferson MC-20-R-9, Beaumont 95,300.00 etc.

Travis MC-14-W-13 Austin 3,700.00

Motley C 105-5-10 St. 70 9,270.00

McLennan C 14-9-28 US 81 710.00

Harris C 901-1-14 FM 528 5,400.00

Midland C 1100-2-3 FM 1369 11,000.00

Medina C 1547-1-11 FM 471 7,650. 00

Erath C 257-6-14 St. 6 2,600.00

Shackelford C 11-6-26 US 180 2,500.00

Brazos A 2551-1-3 FM 2818 0,200.00

Webb IG-35-K15) Int. 35 11,500.00

Van Zandt C 1672-1-3 FM 1652 16,700.00

Wharton C 755-2-16 FM 102 1,200.00

HPR 1(3) 7,000.00

Gregg SU 2657(1), Lp. 201 (Suppl. to 24,020.00 etc. Min. 52425)

Hood C 1550-1-2, FM 167 (Suppl. to 5,200.00 etc. Min. 53582)

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COUNTY PROTECT NO. HIGHWAY OR LOCATION AMOUNT Liberty F 352(7) US 90 (Suppl. to 14,000.00 Min. 52317) 'ecos 1-10-2(9) Int. 10 (Suppl. to 9,300.00 Min. 53790) Bowie C 218-2-1, Lp. 151 (Suppl. to 48,600.00 etc. Min. 52317) Robertson A 2479-1-3, FM 2549 (Suppl. to 6,000.00 etc. Min. 54011) Van Zandt 1-20-6(25) Int. 20 (Suppl. to 62,100.00 Min. 51729) Hutchinson A 2437-1-2 FM 1319 (Suppl. to 14,100.00 Min. 53368) Wharton C 89-7-54, US 59, etc. (Suppl. to 5,400.00 etc. Min. 53873)

Reeves 1-10-2(5) Int. 10 (Suppl. to 7,000.00 Min. 53465) Fayette M 26-3-25 13,300.00 US 90 Bexar MC-15-H-12 2,500.00 San Antonio Dallas M 47-7-64 2,000.00 US 75 Dallas M 94-3-27, 1,000.00 etc. St. 183

Dallas M 196-3-61 Int. 35E 1,000.00

Denton M 195-3-9, Int. 355 2,000.00 etc.

3111s M 92-3-26, Int. 45 2,000.00 etc. anola A 420-4-1 FM 1234 4,000.00 Harris M 27-13-31 US 59 99,400.00 Delta M 1174-1-9 FM 895 32,000.00 Franklin M 1176-1-3 FM 899 27,000.00 Angelina M 1157-1-7 FM 841 60,300.00 helby M 742-1-15 FM 139 73,200.00 Brazoria M 976-2-13 FM 518 2,600.00 Matagorda M 497-1-7 FM 616 4,920.00 pastrop M 2083-1-4 FM 2104 0,300.00 aldwell M 384-4-11 FM 672 29,700.00 aldwell M 1375-2-4 FM 1322 8,300.00 Lee M 2294-1-2 FM 2440 6, 900.00

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COUNTY PROJECT NO. HIGHWAY OR LOCATION AMOUNT

Travis M 1539-2-3 FM 1626 $ 22,200.00

Travis M 1754-1-3 RM 1826 10,800.00

Bee M 1207-3-4 FM 1349 5,500.00

Refugio M 1423-1-12 FM 1360 6,000.00

Jasper M 710-1-12 FM 105 36,700.00

Jefferson M 786-1-16 FM 364 3,900.00

Cameron M 220-7-18 FM 1792 15,700.00

Delta M 136-3-27 St. 24 11,000.00

Wise M 13-7-28 US 81 7,500.00

Wise M 13-8-40 US 81 11,000.00

Stonewall M 32-7-11 US 83 3,800.00

Stonewall M 33-1-21 US 83 3,000.00

Stonewall M 106-4-17 US 380 9,600.00

Stonewall M 106-6-18 US 300 9,000.00

Gregg M 96-4-24 US 80 13,300.00

Gregg M 96-6-14 US 80 7,700.00

Brazoria M 111-4-10 St. 208 6,600.00

Galveston M 367-2-26 St. 124 58,550.00

Harris M 27-9-41 US 90-A 2,000.00

Gonzales M 143-6-10 US 87 11,300.00

Jackson M 179-9-16 St. 35 8,400.00

Bexar M 24-7-13 US 90 5,000.00

Medina M 24-5-34 US 90 2,300.00

Medina M 24-6-24 US 90 6,400.00

Collin M 47-5-31 US 75 26,000.00

Bowie M 10-11-46 US 67 44,500.00

Duval M 542-3-7 US 59 5,800.00

Hidalgo M 39-18-15 US 83 4,900.00

Harris MC-12-X-13 Houston 300.00

Harris MC-12-Y-13 Houston 500. 00

Angelina Auth. 13 Tufkln 1,500.00

Brazos M-17-S-10 Bryan 3,000.00

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COUNTY PROJECT NO. HIGHWAY OR TOCATION AMOUNT Palo Pinto M-2-B-12 Mineral Wells > 2,700.00 Tarrant M-2-C-12 Saginaw 16,900.00 Clay MC-3-O-10 Henrietta 300.00 Cooke M-3-P-10 Gainesville 5,000.00 Wichita M-3-Q-10 Wichita Falls 5,000.00 Concho M-7-Q-8 Eden 18,700. 00 Harris MC-12-Z-13 Houston 200.00 Guadalupe MC-CH-27 Seguin 2,000.00 Kerr M-15-M-12 Kerrville 10,000.00 Brazos M-17-T-10 Bryan 6,800.00 Colorado M-26-5-15 US 90 7,000.00 Kaufman M 197-4-31 US 175 65,000.00 Colorado M 535-8-8 Int. 10 19,000.00 Jones M 107-1-18 US 380 4, 000.00 Edwards M 201-5-9 St. 41, etc. 4,500.00 Maverick M 299-4-18 US 277 3,500.00 Dallas M 47-7-64 US 75 4,500.00

Denton M 195-3-9, Int. 35E 1,500.00 etc.

Ellis M 92-3-26, Int. 45 2,000.00 etc. Harris M 500-3-120 Int. 45 150,000.00 Cameron SBF 21-27-31 7,500.00

Williamson 1-35-3(46) Int. 35 17,500.00 Harris Acct. 9012-3-17 Int. 10 2,500,000.00 El Paso 1-10-1(50) Int. 10 150, 000.00 Acct. 9024-2-12 Tarrant 1-020-4(45) Int. Toop 820 13,000.00 Acct. 9002-8-4 Tarrant Acct. 9002-6-12 Int. 35 55,000.00 Bexar 1-37-2(5) Int. 37 500, 000.00 Acct. 9015-12-1 Gonzales Acct. 9013-3-15 Int. 10 113,000.00 Gonzales Acct. 9013-3-14 Int. 10 121,000.00 (Continued on next page) %2

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COUNTY PROJECT NO. HIGHWAY OR LOCATION AMOUNT Gonzales Acct. 9013-3-13 Int. 10 $ 70,000.00 Gonzales Acct. 9013-3-16 Int. 10 152,000.00 Bexar Acct. 9015-3-15 Int. 10 927,000.00 I TOTAL $25,681,960.00

54939 WHEREAS, in the following counties, engineering and traffic investigations have been made to determine the reasonable and safe prima facie maximum speeds on the sections of

COUNTY DIST. DESCRIPTION ZONE SPEED Hood U. S. HIGHWAY 377 from Station 40 635 + 49.6, Control 80-3-13, F 92(11), easterly to Station 655 + 49.6, Control 00-3-13, F 92(11), a distance of 0.379 mile approximately; and from Station 849 + 74.02, Control 80-4-28, F 92(11), easterly to Station 869 + 74. 02, Control 80-4-28, F 92(11), a distance of 0.379 mile approximately,

Coke STATE HIGHWAY 158 from Station 45 29 + 00, Control 406-4-14, C 406-4-14, westerly to Station 624 + 20, Control 406-4-14, C 406-4-14, a distance of 11.272 I miles approximately, Coke STATE HIGHWAY 208 from Station 45 62 + 00, Control 454-4-10, C 454-4-10, southerly to Station 129 + 00, Control 454-4-10, C 454-4-10, a distance of 1.268 miles approximately,

Fisher U. S. HIGHWAY 180 from Station 40 451 + 75, Control 296-2-14, C 296-2-14, westerly to Station 844 + 25, Control 296-2-14, C 296-2-14, a distance of 7.420 miles approximately,

Fisher STATE HIGHWAY 7 0 from Station 40 1638 + 00, Control 263-3-16, S 511(1), northerly to Station 1754 + 33.9, Control 263-3-16, S 511(1), a distance of 2.203 miles approximately,

Van Zandt 10 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1651 from Sta- 30 tion 66 + 00, Control 1671-1-2, C 1671-1-2, easterly to Station 352 + 25, Control 1671-1-2, C 1671-1-2, a distance I of 5.421 miles approximately, Van Zandt 10 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1861 from Station 3 0 123 + 00, Control 1673-2-4, C 1673-2-4, northeasterly to Station 161 + 00, Control 1673-2-4, C 1673-2-4, a distance of 0.719 mile approximately,

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COUNTY DIST. DESCRIPTION ZONE SPEED Trinity 11 U. S. HIGHWAY 287 from its inter- 45 section with State Highway 94 at Station 0+ 00, Control 340-2, S 2278(2), northwesterly to Station 14 + 47, Control 340-2, S 2278(2), a distance of 0.274 mile approximately,

Trinity 11 STATE HIGHWAY 94 from the East City 45 Limit of Trinity at Station 19 + 30.2, Control 319-1-19, C 319-1-19, north­ easterly to Station 866 + 00, Control 319-1-24, S 2278(2), a distance of 9.144 miles approximately,

Austin 12 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 2187 from Sta- 35 tion 0+ 10.00, Control 2894-1, A 2894-1-1, westerly to Station 229 + 00, Control 2894-1-1, A 2894-1-1, a distance of 4.335 miles approximately,

Fort Bend 12 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1489 from its 30 intersection with Farm to Market Road 1093 at Station 1 + 42, Control 1410-3-1, A 1418-3-1, in Simonton (unincorporated) southerly to Station 27 9 + 00, Control 1410-3-1, A 1410-3-1, in Orchard (unin­ corporated), a distance of 5.248 miles approximately,

Travis 14 INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35 from Station 30 1105 + 00, Control 15-13-50, I 35-3(42)231, southerly to Station 1125 + 00, Control 15-13-50, I 35-3(42)231, a distance of 0.37 0 mile approximately,

Williamson 14 INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35 from Station 45 17 + 50, Control 15-0-49, I 35-3(46)279, southerly to Station 35 + 00, Control 15-0-49, I 35-3(46)279, a distance of 0.331 mile approximately,

Bexar 15 INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 10 from Station 45 7 + 00, Control 72-7-22, I 10-4(03)552, southerly through Leon Springs (unin­ corporated) to Station 390 + 11.3, Con­ trol 72-7-22, I 10-4(03)552, a distance of 7. 256 miles approximately,

Jasper 20 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 2531 from the 40 North City Timit of Kirhyville at Station 17 + 35, Control 705-1-6, A 755-1-6, northerly to Station 375 + 50, Control 705-1-6, A 785-1-6, a distance of 6.77 3 miles approximately,

Maverick 22 U. S. HIGHWAY 277 from Station 40 653 + 77. 0, Control 300-2-17, S 752(8), easterly to the Dimmit-Maverick County Line at Station 1284 + 61.2, Control 300-2-17, S 752(0), a distance of 11.947 miles approximately,

where construction projects are in progress; and

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54939 Con inued — WHEREAS, it has been determined by these engineering and traffic investigations that the reasonable and safe prima facie maximum speeds on the sections of highways described herein are as tabulated under the heading, "Zone Speed."

NOW, THEREFORE, THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION hereby declares and fixes the reasonable and safe prima facie maximum speed limits on the sections of highways described herein to be as tabulated under the heading, "Zone Speed," and it is ordered that the State Highway Engineer be authorized to proceed with the erection of appropriate signs showing the maximum speed limits as tabulated under the heading, "Zone Speed." Upon completion of each construction project all such signs applying to that project shall be removed. The completion and/or acceptance of each project shall cancel the provision of this Minute applying to said project.

54940 WHEREAS, in the following counties, engineering and traffic investigations have been made to determine the reasonable and safe prima facie maximum speeds on the sections of

COUNTY DIST. DESCRIPTION Hunt & FARM TO MARKET ROAD 35 from its intersection Rains with State Highway 34 at Milepost 0.000, Control 641-1, in Hunt County, easterly within the Corpo­ rate Limits and outside of the Corporate Limits of Quinlan to the West City Limit of Emory at Mile­ post 11.733, Control 1849-3,. in Rains County, a distance of,21.114 miles approximately,

Baylor FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1285 from its intersection with State Highway 199 at Station 0 + 00, Control 562-2, southerly and southeasterly to its inter­ section with Farm to Market Road 2374 at Station 251 + 39, Control 562-2, a distance of 4.761 miles approximately,

Cooke FARM TO MARKET ROAD 670 from its intersection with U. S. Highway 02 at Station 0+ 00, Control 1357-1, northerly to Station 17 + 17.9, Control 1699-2, a distance of 3.939 miles approximately,

Wichita FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1740 from its intersection with Farm to Market Road 171 at Station 0+00, Control 1615-1, northeasterly to Station 124 + 50, Control 1615-1, a distance of 2.352 miles approxi­ mately,

Hutchinson FARM TO MARKET ROAD 687 from the South City Limit of Sanford at Station 279 + 97, Control 791-4, southerly to Station 230 + 44, Control 791-4, a distance of 0.938 mile approximately,

Crosby & FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1527 from Station 370+ 56.9 Lubbock Control 1462-1, in Lubbock County, easterly through Estacado (unincorporated) to Station 20 + 43.5, Control 1462-2, in Crosby County, a distance of 1.000 mile approximately,

Parmer FARM TO MARKET ROAD 145 from Station 035+ 90.5, Control 754-2, easterly through Clays Corner (unin­ corporated) to Station 075 + 50.5, Control 754-2, a distance of 0.75 0 mile approximately,

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COUNTY DIST. DESCRIPTION Parmer FARM TO MARKET ROAD 299 (Signed as State High­ way 214) from Station 592 + 09.4, Control 461-6, southerly through Clays Corner (unincorporated) to Station 57 0 + 97.4, Control 461-6, a distance of 0.400 mile approximately,

McLennan 9 U. S. HIGHWAY 84 SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD from the West City Timit of Woodway at Station 790+ 02. Control 55-8, westerly to Station 705 + 58, Control 55-8, a distance of 1.601 miles approximately; and NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD from the West City Limit of Woodway at Station 788 + 80, Control 55-8, west­ erly to Station 720 + 61, Control 55-8, a distance of 1.294 miles approximately,

McLennan STATE HIGHWAY 317 from the South City Limit of Moody at Station 1400 + 00, Control 398-3, north­ erly within the Corporate Limits of Moody to Station 1385 + 41, Control 398-3, a distance of 0.276 mile approximately,

Houston & 11 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1200 from Station 200 + 50, Trinity Control 1676-1, in Ash (unincorporated), in Houston} County, easterly through Austinio (unincorporated) to the North City Timit of Tovelady at Station 40 + 85, Control 1676-2, in Houston County, a distance of 16.119 miles approximately; and from the East City Limit of Lovelady at Station 26 + 30, Control 931-2, in Houston County, easterly through Holly (unincorporated) and Friday (unin­ corporated) to its intersection with U. S. Highway 207 at Station 0+ 17, Control 931-3, in Trinity County, a distance of 16.939 miles approximately, Nacogdoches 11 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1640 from its intersection with Farm to Market Road 343 at Station 0+12, Control 25 09-3, northerly to its intersection with State Highway 204 at Station 330 + 41, Control 25 09-3, a distance of 6.255 miles approximately,

Polk 11 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 943 from its intersection with State Highway 146 at Station 0+ 11.0, Control 1194-1, easterly to the Hardin-Polk County Line at Station 1020 + 00, Control 1194-1, a distance of 19.316 miles approximately,

Fort Bend 12 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1489 from its intersection & Waller with U. S. Highway 90 at Milepost 0.000, Control 1418-1, in Waller County, southerly to the North City Limit of Brookshire at Milepost 0.430, Control 1410-1, in Waller County, a distance of 0.430 mile approximately; and from the South City Limit of Brookshire at Milepost 1.160, Control 1418-1, in Waller County, southerly to its intersection with Farm to Market Road 1093 in Simonton (unincorpo­ rated) at Milepost 3.556, Control 1410-2, in Fort Bend County, a distance of 7.035 miles approxi­ mately,

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COUNTY DIST. DESCRIPTION Montgomery 12 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 149 from the Grimes- Montgomery County Line at Milepost 0.000, Con­ trol 7 20-2, easterly and southerly through Montgomery (unincorporated), Pinehurst (unincorpo­ rated), and Decker Prairie (unincorporated) to the Harris-Montgomery County Line at Milepost I 36.829, Control 720-2, a distance of 36.773 miles approximately,

Montgomery 12 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 2090 from its intersection with U. S. Highway 59 at Milepost 0.000, Control 1912-2, in Splendora (unincorporated), easterly to the Liberty-Montgomery County Line at Milepost 3.734, Control 1912-2, a distance of 3.7 34 miles approximately,

Waller 12 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 362 from the Grimes- Waller County Line at Milepost 0.000, Control 944-2, southerly to its intersection with Farm to Market Road 1488 at Milepost 5.744, Control 944-2, a distance of 5.744 miles approximately,

Waller 12 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1098 from its intersection with Farm to Market Road 1488 at Milepost 0.000, Control 523-1, southerly through Prairie View (un­ incorporated) to its intersection with U. S. Highway] 290 at Milepost 3. 627, Control 523-1, a distance of 3.627 miles approximately,

Waller 12 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1736 from its intersection I with U. S. Highway 290 at Milepost 0.000, Control 1687-1, northerly and easterly to its intersection with State Highway 6 at Milepost 8.037, Control 1607-1, a distance of 8.037 miles approximately,

Waller 12 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1887 from the South City Timit of Hempstead at Milepost 0.846, Control 1745-1, southerly and easterly to its intersection with Farm to Market Road 359 at Milepost 13.541, Control 1745-1, in Monaville (unincorporated), a distance of 12.695 miles approximately,

Waller 12 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 2572 from its intersection with Farm to Market Road 359 at Milepost 0.000, Control 527-2, westerly to Milepost 7. 235, Con­ trol 527-2, a distance of 7.235 miles approximately

Fayette 13 SPUR 92 from its intersection with U S. Highway 77 at Station 0 + 00, Control 416-1, westerly and northerly to Station 44 + 88, Control 416-1, a distance of 0.850 mile approximately,

Fayette 13 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 615 from its intersection with U. S. Highway 77 at Station 0 + 00, Control I 1692-1, easterly to Station 138 + 23.0, Control 1692-1, a distance of 2.610 miles approximately,

Fayette 13 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 956 from its intersection with U. S. Highway 77 at Station 0+ 20, Control 1266-1, westerly through Walhalla (unincorporated) and Freyburg (unincorporated) to Station 216+54.8, Control 1266-1, a distance of 4.101 miles approxi­ mately,

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COUNTY DIST. DESCRIPTION Fayette 13 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1383 from its intersection with U. S. Highway 77 at Milepost 0.000, Control 1266-2, easterly and southerly through Ammanns- ville (unincorporated) and Dubina (unincorporated) to its intersection with U. S. Highway 90 at Mile­ post 10. 959, Control 2347-1, a distance of I 10.95 9 miles approximately, Fayette 13 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 2238 from its intersection with U. S. Highway 90 at Station 383 + 60, Control 2097-1, in Engle (unincorporated), northerly and easterly to its intersection with Farm to Market Road 956 at Station 0+ 00, Control 2097-1, a distance of 7. 265 miles approximately,

Fayette 13 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 2436 from its intersection with Farm to Market Road 609 at Milepost 0.000, Control 2348-1, southeasterly through Hostym (un­ incorporated) to its intersection with U. S. Highway 77 at Milepost 1.991, Control 2348-1, a distance of 1.991 miles approximately,

Bastrop 14 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 17 04 from the South City Limit of Elgin at Station 26 + 09, Control 1533-1, southwesterly to Station 1043 + 28, Control 1533-1, near its intersection with Farm to Market Road 969, a distance of 9.664 miles approximately,

Hays 14 INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35 MAIN LANES from the North City Limit of San Marcos at Station 738+ 21.5 I Control 16-2, southwesterly within the Corporate Limits of San Marcos to the Southwest City Limit of San Marcos at Station 1043 + 32, Control 16-3, a distance of 5.913 miles approximately; and FRONTAGE ROADS from the Southwest City Limit of San Marcos at Station 1043 + 32, Control 16-3, southwesterly to Station 1053 + 32, Control 16-3, a distance of 0.189 mile approximately,

Atascosa 15 STATE HIGHWAY 346 from the Northwest City Limit of Poteet at Milepost 9.390, Control 613-2, north­ erly to Milepost 5.400, Control 613-2, a distance of 0.990 mile approximately; and from the South City Limit of Poteet at Milepost 9.859, Control 613-2, southerly to Milepost 10.659, Control 613-2, a distance of 5.040 mile approximately,

Atascosa & 15 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1510 from the East City Bexar Limit of Lytle at Milepost 0.400, Control 1741-1, in Atascosa County, easterly and northeasterly through Somerset (unincorporated), Thelma (unin­ corporated), and Losoya (unincorporated) to the West City Limit of Elmendorf at Milepost 5. 624, Control 2255-2, in Bexar County, a distance of I 31.091 miles approximately; and from the East City Limit of Elmendorf at Milepost 9.986, Control 2255-2, in Bexar County, northeasterly to its inter­ section with U. S. Highway 87 at Milepost 20.133, Control 2255-2, in Bexar County, a distance of 10.047 miles approximately,

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COUNTY DIST. DESCRIPTION Bexar & 15 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 78 in Bexar County from the Guadalupe East City Limit of Kirby at Milepost 1.896, Control 25-9, northeasterly to the Southwest City Timit of Converse at Milepost 6.600, Control 25-9, a dis­ tance of 4.704 miles approximately; and from the Northeast City Limit of Converse at Milepost 7.640 I Control 25-9, northeasterly to the Southwest City Limit of Universal City at Milepost 9.043, Control 25-9, a distance of 1.395 miles approximately; and from the Northeast City Limit of Universal City at Milepost 10.592, Control 25-9, northeasterly to the Southwest City Limit of Schertz and the Bexar- Guadalupe County Line at Milepost 11.154, Con­ trol 25-9, a distance of 0.562 mile approximately; and in Guadalupe County from the Northeast City Limit of Schertz at Milepost 0.934, Control 25-10, northeasterly to Milepost 1.134, Control 25-10, a distance of 0.200 mile approximately,

Frio 15 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 140 from the West City Limit of Pearsall at Milepost 0.837, Control 748-4, northwesterly to Milepost 1.037, Control 748-4, a distance of 0.200 mile approximately,

Aransas 16 STATE HIGHWAY 35 from the South City Timit of Rockport at Station 12 + 5 0.7, Control 180-5, southeasterly to Station 411 + 00, Control 100-5, a distance of 0.277 mile approximately; and from th( North City Limit of Rockport at Station 190 + 06.0, Control 100-4, northerly through Fulton (unincorpo­ I rated) to Station 310 + 00, Control 180-4, a dis­ tance of 2.423 miles approximately,

Cass 19 STATE HIGHWAY 77 from the West City Limit of Atlanta at Station 605 + 04.9, Control 277-3, west­ erly to Station 594 + 07, Control 277-3, a distance of 0.208 mile approximately; and from the East City Limit of Atlanta at Station 144 + 24, Control 278-1, easterly to Station 367 + 50, Control 278-1, a distance of 4.228 miles approximately,

Cass & 19 STATE HIGHWAY 77 from the East City Limit of Morris Naples at Milepost 0.750, Control 277-1, in Morris County, easterly to Milepost 13.27 0, Con­ trol 277-2, in Cass County, a distance of 13.967 miles approximately,

Cass 19 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 96 from the West City Limit of Queen City at Station 504 + 47, Control 1572-1, northwesterly and southerly to its intersection with State Highway 77 at Station 1+60, Control 1572-1, a distance of 11.034 miles approximately,

Cass 19 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 125 from the East City Limit I of Linden at Station 60 + 44.5, Control 546-9, southeasterly, northeasterly and easterly through Kildare (unincorporated) and McLeod (unincorpo­ rated) to the Louisiana-Texas State Tine at Station 549 + 91.0, Control 546-9, a distance of 21.999 miles approximately, (Continued on next page) 199

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COUNTY DIST. DESCRIPTION Cass 19 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 130 from its intersection with Farm to Market Road 250 at Station 704 + 00, Control 1573-1, easterly and southerly to its inter­ section with State Highway 11 at Station 0+11, Control 1573-1, a distance of 13.312 miles approxi mately,

Cass 10 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 249 from the South City Limit of Bloomburg at Station 217 + 55, Control 945-4, southerly and easterly to its intersection with State Highway 77 at Station 0+00, Control 945-4, a distance of 4.113 miles approximately; and from the East City Limit of Bloomburg at Station 268 + 28, Control 945-4, easterly to the Arkansas- Texas State Line at Station 289 + 51, Control 945-4 a distance of 0.402 mile approximately,

Cass 19 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 251 from the East City Limit of Atlanta at Station 66 + 11, Control 812-4, northeasterly to the Arkansas-Texas State Line at Station 592 + 5 0, Control 812-4, a distance of 9.919 miles approximately; and from the South City Limit of Atlanta at Station 58 + 26, Control 812-1, southerly to its intersection with Farm to Market Road 125 at Station 129 + 50, Control 012-1, a distance of 12.173 miles approximately,

Cass 19 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 995 from its intersection with Farm to Market Road 130 at Station 231 + 00, Control 2148-1, northerly and easterly through Red Hill (unincorporated) to its intersection with State Highway 77 at Station 582 + 34.2, Control 1216-3, a distance of 19. 202 miles approximately,

Cass 19 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1154 from its intersection with Farm to Market Road 96 at Station 0+10, Con-j trol 1131-1, northerly to Station 06 + 24.7, Control 1131-1, a distance of 1.631 miles approximately,

Cass 19 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1041 from the East City Limf of Linden at Station 10 + 35, Control 2576-1, east­ erly and northerly through Bivins (unincorporated) to the South City Limit of Atlanta at Station 49 + 15, Control 2339-2, a distance of 20.952 miles approxi-| mately,

Cass 19 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 2065 from its intersection with State Highway 77 at Station 400 + 10, Control 1961-1, northerly to Station 473 + 5 0, Control 1961-1, a distance of 1.390 miles approximately,

Cass 19 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 2327 from its intersection with U. S. Highway 59 at Station 0+12, Control 2241-1, southeasterly and southwesterly to its intersection with U. S. Highway 5 9 at Station 320 + 62.3, Control 2241-1, a distance of 6.070 miles approximately,

Cass & 19 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 248 from its intersection Marion with State Highway 43 in Bivins (unincorporated) at Station 0+ 09, Control 138-10, in Cass County, southwesterly through Kildare (unincorporated) to its intersection with State Highway 49 at Station 0+ 00, Control 130-11, in Marion County, a dis­ tance of 18.465 miles approximately,

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COUNTY DIST. DESCRIPTION Cameron 21 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1419 from the Southeast City Limit of Brownsville at Station 75 + 31, Con­ trol 1426-1, southeasterly, easterly, and northerly to its intersection with State Highway 4 at Station 501 + 70, Control 1426-1, a distance of 11.211 miles approximately, Maverick 22 U. S. HIGHWAY 277 from Station 1364 + 74, Con­ trol 299-3, southerly through Quemado (unincorpo­ rated) to Station 1420 + 14, Control 299-3, a dis­ tance of 1.049 miles approximately,

Uvalde 22 U. S. HIGHWAY 83 from the North City Limit of Uvalde at Station 32 + 86.9, Control 36-8, north­ erly to Station 48 + 71, Control 36-8, a distance of 0.300 mile approximately,

Culberson & 24 STATE HIGHWAY 118 from its intersection with U. S Jeff Davis Highway 80 at Station 0+00, Control 512-1, in Culberson County, southeasterly to its intersection with State Highway 17 at Station 0+00, Control 415-1, near Fort Davis in Jeff Davis County, a distance of 53.697 miles approximately,

Hudspeth 24 FARM TO MARKET ROAD 2217 from its intersection with U. S. Highway 80 at Station 0 + 10.09, Con­ trol 2-17, southeasterly to its intersection with Farm to Market Road 192 at Station 61 + 42.34, Control 2-17, a distance of 1.161 miles approxi­ mately,

Jeff Davis 24 STATE HIGHWAY 118 from its intersection with State Highway 17 at Station 806 + 57.9, Control 358-1, in Fort Davis (unincorporated), southeasterly to the Brewster-Jeff Davis County Line at Station 0+00, Control 358-1, a distance of 15.275 miles approxi­ mately,

Hardeman 25 LOOP 133 from the West City Limit of Quanah at Station 791 + 07.2, Control 43-10, westerly to its intersection with U. S. Highway 287 at Station 736 + 05, Control 43-10, a distance of 1.042 miles approximately,

as evidenced by the plans (strip maps) for these zones, in the files of the Texas Highway Department, which are hereby approved; and WHEREAS, it has been determined by these engineering and traffic investigations that the reasonable and safe prima facie maximum speeds for the sections of highways described above are as shown on the aforementioned plans (strip maps);

NOW, THEREFORE, THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION hereby declares and fixes the reasonable and safe prima facie maximum speed limits to be as shown on the aforementioned plans (strip maps); and it is ordered that the State Highway Engineer be authorized to proceed with the erection of appropriate signs showing the maximum speed limits.

The provision of this Minute pertaining to the speed zoning of STATE HIGHWAY 317 from the South City Limit of Moody in McLENNAN COUNTY cancels and supersedes the provision of COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 53363, dated August 12, 1963, which pertains to the speed zoning of STATE HIGHWAY 317 from the North City Limit of Moody at

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August 31, 1964 54940 Con inued — Station 1329 + 00, Control 390-3, northerly to Station 1297 + 32, Control 390-3, a distance of 0.600 mile approximately; and from the South City Limit of Moody at Station 1369 + S3, Control 398-3, southerly to Station 1307 + 25, Control 390-3, a distance of 0. 330 mile approximately, in McLENNAN COUNTY.

The provision of this Minute pertaining to the speed zoning of FARM TO MARKET ROAD 149 from the Grimes-Montgomery County Tine in I MONTGOMERY COUNTY cancels and supersedes the provision of COM­ MISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 53791, dated December 19, 1963, which pertains to the speed zoning of FARM TO MARKET ROAD 149 from Milepost 14.350, Control 720-2, southerly through Montgomery (unincorporated) to Milepost 17.000, Control 7 20-2, a distance of 2.65 0 miles approximately, in MONTGOMERY COUNTY.

The provision of this Minute pertaining to the speed zoning of FARM TO MARKET ROAD 149 from the Grimes-Montgomery County Tine in MONTGOMERY COUNTY cancels and supersedes the provision of COM­ MISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 40323, dated July 31, 1956, which pertains to the speed zoning of FARM TO MARKET ROAD 149 from Milepost 35.50 southerly through Decker Prairie (unincorporated) to Milepost 36.00, a distance of 0.5 0 mile approximately, in MONTGOMERY COUNTY.

The provision oi this Minute pertaining to the speed zoning oi FARM TO MARKET ROAD 149 from the Grimes-Montgomery County Line in MONTGOMERY COUNTY cancels and supersedes the provision of COM­ MISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 41173, dated December 12, 1956, which pertains to the speed zoning of FARM TO MARKET ROAD 149 from Milepost 30.00 southerly through Pinehurst (unincorporated) to Milepost 33.20, a distance of 2.40 miles approximately, in MONTGOMERY COUNTY.

The provision of this Minute pertaining to the speed zoning of I FARM TO MARKET ROAD 2090 from its intersection with U. S. Highway 59 in MONTGOMERY COUNTY cancels and supersedes the provision of COM­ MISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 53223, dated July 31, 1963, which pertains to the speed zoning of FARM TO MARKET ROAD 2 090 from Milepost 0.000, Control 1912-2, easterly through Spi end ora (unincorporated) to Milepost 1.500, Control 1912-2, a distance of 1.500 miles approximately, in MONTGOMERY COUNTY. The provision of this Minute pertaining to the speed zoning of FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1887 from the South City Timit of Hempstead in WALLER COUNTY cancels and supersedes the provision of COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 53223, dated July 31, 1963, which pertains to the speed zoning of FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1887 from the South City Limit of Hempstead at Milepost 0.846, Control 1745-1, southerly to Milepost 1.400, Control 1745-1, a distance of 0.554 mile approximately, in WALLER COUNTY.

The provision of this Minute pertaining to the speed zoning of FARM TO MARKET ROAD 17 04 from the South City Limit of Elgin in BASTROP COUNTY cancels and supersedes the provision of COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 53224, dated July 31, 1963, which pertains to the speed zoning of FARM TO MARKET ROAD 17 04, from Elgin South City Limit, Sta­ tion 26 + 89, Control 1533-1, to Station 40 + 00, Control 1533-1, a dis­ I tance of 0.248 mile approximately, in BASTROP COUNTY. The provision of this Minute pertaining to the speed zoning of INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35 MAIN LANES from the North City Limit of San Marcos and FRONTAGE ROADS from the Southwest City Limit of San Marcos in HAYS COUNTY cancels and supersedes the provision of COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 53686, dated November 20, 1963, which pertains to the speed zoning of INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35 FRONTAGE ROADS from the South City Timit of San Marcos at Station 1043 + 32, Control 16-3, south westerly to Station 1053 + 32, Control 16-3, a distance of 0.189 mile approximately, in HAYS COUNTY.

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54940 Con inued — The provision of this Minute pertaining to the speed zoning of STATE HIGHWAY 346 from the Northwest City Limit and South City Timit of Poteet in ATASCOSA COUNTY cancels and supersedes the provision of COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 53351, dated August 12, 1963, which pertains to the speed zoning of STATE HIGHWAY 346 from Milepost 8.400, Control 613-2, southerly to the North City Limit of Poteet at Milepost 9.390, Control 613-2, a distance of 0.990 mile approximately; and from the South City Limit of Poteet at Milepost 9.859, Control 613-2, southerly to Milepost 10.699, Control 613-2, a distance of 0.840 mile approxi­ mately, in ATASCOSA COUNTY.

The provision of this Minute pertaining to the speed zoning of FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1510 from the East City Timit of Lytle in ATASCOSA and BEXAR COUNTIES cancels and supersedes the provision of COMMIS­ SION MINUTE ORDER NO. 53687, dated November 20, 1963, which per­ tains to the speed zoning of FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1518 from the East City Limit of Tytle, at Milepost 0.400, Control 1741-1, easterly to Milepost 0. 650, Control 1741-1, a distance of 0. 250 mile approximately in ATASCOSA COUNTY: and the provision of COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 53459, dated September 26, 1963, which pertains to the speed zoning of FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1510 from Milepost 4.005, Control 1741-2, easterly through Somerset (unincorporated) to Milepost 5.5 05, Control 1741-2, a distance of 1.500 miles approximately, in BEXAR COUNTY. The provision of this Minute pertaining to the speed zoning of FARM TO MARKET ROAD 7 8 from the East City Limit of Kirby to the South­ west City Limit oi Converse and irom the Northeast City Limit oi Converse to the Southwest City Limit oi Universal City and from the Northeast City Limit of Universal City to the Southwest City Limit of Schertz and from the Northeast City Limit of Schertz in BEXAR and GUADALUPE COUNTIES can­ cels and supersedes the provision of COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 53687, dated November 20, 1963, which pertains to the speed zoning oi FARM TO MARKET ROAD 78 from the Northeast City Limit of Kirby at Mile­ post 1.896, Control 25-9, northeasterly to Milepost 2.200, Control 25-9, a distance oi 0.304 mile approximately, in BEXAR COUNTY.

The provision oi this Minute pertaining to the speed zoning oi FARM TO MARKET ROAD 70 irom the East City Limit of Kirby to the South­ west City Limit of Converse and from the Northeast City Limit of Converse to the Southwest City Limit of Universal City and from the Northeast City Limit of Universal City to the Southwest City Limit of Schertz and from the Northeast City Limit of Schertz in BEXAR and GUADALUPE COUNTIES can­ cels and supersedes the provision of COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 47946, dated July 25, i960, which pertains to the speed zoning oi FARM TO MARKET ROAD 78 from Milepost 9.698, Control 25-9, easterly to the Bexar-Guadalupe County Tine at Milepost 11.154, Control 25-9, a dis­ tance of 1.456 miles approximately, in BEXAR COUNTY.

The provision of this Minute pertaining to the speed zoning of FARM TO MARKET ROAD 78 from the East City Limit of Kirby to the Southwed City Limit of Converse and from the Northeast City Limit of Converse to the Southwest City Limit of Universal City and from the Northeast City Limit of Universal City to the Southwest City Limit of Schertz and from the North east City Limit of Schertz in BEXAR and GUADALUPE COUNTIES cancels and supersedes the provision oi COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 49845, dated August 28, 1961, which pertains to the speed zoning of FARM TO MARKET ROAD 78 from the North City Timit oi Converse at Milepost 7.991, Control 25-9, northeasterly to Milepost 8.191, Control 25-9, a distance oi 0.200 mile approximately, in BEXAR COUNTY.

The provision oi this Minute pertaining to the speed zoning of FARM TO MARKET ROAD 140 from the West City Limit of Pearsall in FRIO COUNTY cancels and supersedes the provision of COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 51730, dated September 25, 1962, which pertains to the speed zoning of FARM TO MARKET ROAD 140 from the West City Limit of Pearsall at Milepost 0.837, Control 748-4, northwesterly to Milepost 1.000, Con­ trol 740-4, a distance of 0.163 mile approximately, in FRIO COUNTY. (Continued on next page) 2U3

August 31, 1964

54940 Con inued — The provision of this Minute pertaining to the speed zoning of STATE HIGHWAY 35 irom the South City Timit and North City Timit oi Rockport in ARANSAS COUNTY cancels and supersedes the provision oi COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 54271, dated May 5, 1964, which pertains to the speed zoning oi STATE HIGHWAY 35 from the South City Limit of Rockport at Station 12 + 50.7, Control 180-5, southeasterly to Station 411 + 00, Control 180-5, a distance of 0.277 mile approximately; and from the North City Limit of Rockport at Station 190 + 06, Control 180-4, northerly through Fulton (unincorporated) to Station 318 + 00, Con­ trol 100-4, a distance of 2.422 miles approximately, in ARANSAS COUNTY,

The provision of this Minute pertaining to the speed zoning of STATE HIGHWAY 77 from the East City Limit of Atlanta in CASS COUNTY cancels and supersedes the provision of COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO 52426, dated March 20, 1963, which pertains to the speed zoning of STATE HIGHWAY 77 from Station 374 + 80, Control 278-1, southeasterly through Smyrna (unincorporated) to Station 396 + 48, Control 278-1, a distance of 0.411 mile approximately, in CASS COUNTY.

The provision of this Minute pertaining to the speed zoning of STATE HIGHWAY 77 from the West City Limit of Atlanta in CASS COUNTY, cancels and supersedes the provision of COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO 53220, dated July 31, 1963, which pertains to the speed zoning of STATE HIGHWAY 77 from the West City Timit of Atlanta at Station 605 + 04.9, Control 277-3, northwesterly to Station 504 + 07, Control 277-3, a dis­ tance of 0.208 mile approximately, in CASS COUNTY.

The provision of this Minute pertaining to the speed zoning of STATE HIGHWAY 77 from the East City Limit of Atlanta in CASS COUNTY cancels and supersedes the provision of COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO 41173, dated December 12, 1956, which pertains to the speed zoning of STATE HIGHWAY 77 from the East City Limit of Atlanta at Station 144 + 24, Control 270-1, easterly to Station 154 + 00, Control 270-1, a distance of 0.20 mile approximately, in CASS COUNTY.

The provision of this Minute pertaining to the speed zoning of FARM TO MARKET ROAD 125 from the East City Limit of Linden in CASS COUNTY cancels and supersedes the provision of COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 53220, dated July 31, 1963, which pertains to the speed zon­ ing of FARM TO MARKET ROAD 125 from Station 0 + 00, Control 546-9, easterly through McLeod (unincorporated) to Station 61 + 30, Control 546-9, a distance of 1.161 miles approximately, in CASS COUNTY.

The provision of this Minute pertaining to the speed zoning of FARM TO MARKET ROAD 249 from the South City Timit and East City Timit of Bloomburg in CASS COUNTY cancels and supersedes the provision of COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 53364, dated August 12, 1963, which pertains to the speed zoning of FARM TO MARKET ROAD 249 from the East City Limit of Bloomburg at Station 268 + 28, Control 945-4, easterly to the Texas-Arkansas State Line at Station 289 + 51, Control 945-4, a distance of 0.402 mile approximately, in CASS COUNTY.

The provision of this Minute pertaining to the speed zoning of FARM TO MARKET ROAD 251 from the East City Timit and South City Limit of Atlanta in CASS COUNTY cancels and supersedes the provision of COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 53220, dated July 31, 1963, which pertains to the speed zoning of FARM TO MARKET ROAD 251 from the North City Limit of Atlanta at Station 66 + 11, Control 012-4, northeasterly to Station 05 + 69.6, Control 512-4, a distance of 0.571 mile approximately, in CASS COUNTY.

The provision of this Minute pertaining to the speed zoning of FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1841 from the East City Limit of Linden in CASS COUNTY cancels and supersedes the provision of COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 52426, dated March 20, 1963, which pertains to the speed zoning of FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1841 from the East City Limit of Linden at Station 10+ 95, Control 2576-1, easterly to Station 30+ 10, Control 2576-1, a distance of 0.211 mile approximately, in CASS COUNTY. (Continued on next page) %H4

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54940 Con inned— WHEREAS, inyarionsconnties, tho StateHignway Commission has hy Minnte Orders set speed iimits onyarions sections or highways oi the State Highway system, and

WHEREAS, speed iimits onthese seotions oi highways are no ionger necessary or hayeheen incorporated hyyarions cities whichnow hayetheanthoritytoset speed iimits onthese seotionsoi highways, NOW,THEREEORE,iTiS ORDERED RY THE STATE HiOHWAY COM­ MiSSiON that the ioiiowing COMMiSSiON MiNUTE ORDERS or parts oi COMMiSSiON MiNUTE ORDERS which estahiish speed iimits on these sections oi highways he canceled.

COUNTY DIST. DESCRIPTION Schleicher 7 That part of COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 53230, dated July 31, 1963, which pertains to the speed zoning of FARM TO MARKET ROAD 2129, Control 2226-1, District 7, a distance of 11.32 miles, in SCHLEICHER COUNTY. Tom Green 7 That part of COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 5323 0, dated July 31, 1963, which pertains to the speed zoning of FARM TO MARKET ROAD 2208, Con­ trol 2141-2, District 7, a distance of 11.42 miles, in TOM GREEN COUNTY.

Austin 12 That part of COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 34304, dated June 22, 1953, which pertains to the speed zoning of STATE HIGHWAY 159 from Milepost 9.20 to Milepost 9.80 through Cochran (unincorpo­ rated), a distance of 0.60 mile approximately, in AUSTIN COUNTY.

Blanco 14 That part of COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 53230, dated July 31, 1963, which pertains to the speed zoning of U. 8. HIGHWAY 290, Control 113-5, District 14, a distance of 2.30 miles, in BTANCO COUNTY.

Blanco 14 That part of COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 53230, dated July 31, 1963, which pertains to the speed zoning of U. S. HIGHWAY 290, Control 113-6, District 14, a distance of 6.00 miles, in BLANCO COUNTY.

Cass 19 That part of COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 53230, dated July 31, 1963, which pertains to the speed zoning of STATE HIGHWAY 77, Control 277-2, from Morris C/L to 2.44 mile west of Douglassville, District 19, a distance of 14.37 miles, in CASS COUNTY.

Cass 19 That part of COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 53230, dated July 31, 1963, which pertains to the speed zoning of STATE HIGHWAY 77, Control 270-1, from 0.2 mile east of Atlanta EOT to Ta. St. Line, District 19, a distance of 9.31 miles, in CASS COUNTY.

Uvalde 22 That part of COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 53230, dated July 31, 1963, which pertains to the speed zoning of U. S. HIGHWAY 83, Control 36-8, District 22, from end Control 36-7 to 2.00 miles south, a distance of 2.00 miles, in UVALDE COUNT f

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COUNTY DIST. DESCRIPTION Zavala 22 That part of COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 53230, dated July 31, 1963, which pertains to the speed zoning of FARM TO MARKET ROAD 117, Con­ trol 236-3, District 22, from Farm to Market Road 1025 to Frio County Line, a distance of 12.40 I miles, in ZAVATA COUNTY. Culberson 24 That part of COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 53230, dated July 31, 1963, which pertains to the speed zoning of RANCH TO MARKET ROAD 1108, Control 1314-1, District 24, a distance of 15.09 miles, in CUTBERSON COUNTY. Culberson 24 That part of COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 53230, dated July 31, 1963, which pertains to the speed zoning of RANCH TO MARKET ROAD 1165, Control 1314-2, District 24, a distance of 5.47 miles, in CULBERSON COUNTY.

54941 In the following listed counties the State Highway Engineer is directed to proceed in the most feasible and economical manner with the work described at the estimated costs shown:

COUNTY HWY. NO. LIMITS & LENGTH TYPE OF WORK AMOUNT Red River US 271 Fr. Lamar County Tine to To supplement $ 11,000.00 Loop 38 west of Bogata - funds previously 5.4 mi. authorized for M-221-2-8 for I reconditioning shoulders

Wise St. 114 At C.R.I.&P. Railroad Epoxy patching 5,500.00 Overpass in Bridgeport and overlay bridge deck

Lipscomb US 60 Fr. Hemphill County Line to Clean and seal 11,000.00 Oklahoma State Line -11.2 cracks in con­ mi. crete pavement

Mitchell LH. 20 At T.&P. Railroad Overpass Repair deck and 9,000.00 in Loraine clean and paint steel

Brazoria St. 33 2 At Surfs ide To supplement 5,650.00 funds previously authorized for M-586-1-16 for cleaning and painting Intra­ coastal Canal Bridge I Harris St. 288 Fr. Cleburne Street in Concrete pavement 18,800.00 Houston to Brays Bayou - repairs and addi­ 1.4 mi. tional surface Gonzales US 90 Fr. Caldwell County Line to Asphalt patching 42,700.00 St. 97 in Waelder - 16.3 mi. and base repairs (Continued on next page) %U6

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COUNTY HWY.NO. LIMITS & LENGTH TYPE OF WORK AMOUNT Victoria US 87 Fr. Placedo to 2.5 mi. south­ To supplement $ 21,500.00 east - 2.5 mi. funds previously authorized for M-144-2-18 for reconditioning base and surfac­ ing shoulders

Bexar l.H. 35 Fr. Guadalupe Street to San Repairs to irri­ 2, 000.00 Antonio River in San Antonio gation system 2.3 mi.

Burleson St. 21 Fr. east end of Yegua Creek Additional surface 60,400.00 Bridge to St. 36 in Caldwell 11.8 mi.

Denton US 77 Fr. l.H. 35E to FM 2164 - Level up 18,000.00 (Business 2.9 mi. Route)

Jefferson St. 07 At Intracoastal Canal Bridge Clean and paint 4,000.00 steel and repair control house

Jefferson St. 07 Fr. US 96 to Spur 214-1.2 Concrete pave­ 7,700.00 mi. ment repairs

Jefferson US 90 Fr. 1000' west of l.H. 10 to Erect median 4,600.00 FM 364 - 2.9 mi. barrier fence

Liberty- US 90 Fr. Dayton to Harris County Construct flexible 26,400.00 Line - 7.3 mi. base shoulders

Real US S3 Fr. St. 41 to 15.4 mi. south- Clear and grub 25,000.00 15.4 mi. right of way TOTAL $ 273,250.00

54942 In the following listed counties the State Highway Engineer is directed to proceed in the most feasible and economical manner with the work described at the estimated costs shown:

COUNTY HWY. NO. LIMITS & LENGTH TYPE OF WORK AMOUNT Hopkins FM 269 Fr. 0.5 mi. south of US 67 in Recondition, $ 23,100.00 Weaver to 1.5 mi. south - widen base and 1.5 mi. resurface

Palo Pinto FM 2270 Fr. US 281 west to Sales- To supplement 4,400.00 ville - 0.5 mi. funds previously authorized for M-2736-l-l for grading, structures, base and surfacing

Travis FM 97 3 At Onion Creek Widen bridge and 16,500.00 approaches

Jim Wells FM 1930 Fr. 1.1 mi. south of FM 665, Reconstruct base 12,300.00 south and west 1.4 mi. - and resurface 1.4 mi.

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August 31, 1964 54942 Con inued —

COUNTY HWY.NO. LIMITS & LENGTH TYPE OF WORK AMOUNT Karnes FM 743 Fr, 2.6 mi. northeast of FM Reconstruct base $ 15,700.00 623 to 1.5 mi. northwest and and resurface northeast - 1.5 mi.

Refugio FM 136 Between Woodsboro and FM Replace timber 3,000.00 1360 piling in three bridge s Cass FM 161 Fr. Harris Chapel to St. 155 - Erosion control 10,000.00 4.4 mi.

Cass FM 27 91 Fr. St. 77 at Midway to FM Erosion control 8,000.00 96 at Antioch - 3.3 mi.

Uvalde FM 187 At 4.3 and 11.7 mi. south of Erosion control 4,250.00 US 90

Collings­ FM 1056 Fr. Quail south and east 6.4 Erosion control 17,000.00 worth mi. (sections) - 6.4 mi.

TOTAL $ 114,250.00

54943 In the following listed counties the State Highway Engineer is hereby authorized to proceed in the most feasible and economical manner with the work described at the estimated costs shown.

COUNTY LOCATION DESCRIPTION EST. COST

Tarrant Fort Worth Construct Addition to District $ 17,500.00 Laboratory Building on District Headguarters Site

Lubbock Lubbock Construct Meeting Room within 3,000.00 District Shop Building on District Headquarters Site

Lubbock Lubbock Construct Addition to District 22,000.00 Laboratory Building on District Headquarters Site Harris Houston Construct Utilities and Ground 45,000.00 Improvements on District Headquarters Site Dallas Dallas Construct District Oiilce Annex 96,000.00 on District Headquarters Site

Dallas Dallas Construct Utilities and Ground 25,000.00 Improvements on District Headquarters Site TOTAL $ 208,500.00

54944 In the following listed counties the State Highway Engineer is hereby authorized to proceed in the most feasible and economical manner with the work described at the estimated costs shown.

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August 31, 1964 54944 Con- nued —

COUNTY LOCATION DESCRIPTION EST. COST Hood Granbury Construct General Maintenance $ 75,000.00 Building on Maintenance Site

Hood Granbury Construct Fencing, Utilities, 33,000.00 and Ground Improvements on i Maintenance Site Sabine Bronson Remodel Warehouse on Mainte­ 3,300.00 nance Site Sabine Milam Remodel Warehouse on Sub- 1,500.00 Section Maintenance Site Trinity- Groveton Remodel Warehouse on Mainte­ 5,500.00 nance Site Liberty Liberty Remodel Resident Engineer's 3,300.00 Office Building on Maintenance Site TOTAL $ 121,600.00

54945 In the following listed counties the State Highway Engineer is directed to proceed in the most feasible and economical manner with the Roadside Improvement work described at the estimated cost shown.

COUNTY HWY. NO. LIMITS TYPE OF WORK AMOUNT I Calhoun St. 35 In Point Comfort & Port Tavaca Roadside Planting $ 2,000.00 Fayette St. 71 12 mi. west of LaGrange Rehabilitate 2,000.00 Roadside Park

Gonzales US 9OA 5.8 mi. west of Gonzales Rehabilitate 2,500.00 Roadside Park

Victoria FM 404 Approximately 3.0 mi. south Roadside Planting 1,500.00 of Victoria to 2. 09 mi. south

Goliad St. 239 Approximately 7.5 mi. from Construct Road- 2,000.00 Jet, with U.S. 59 side Park Karnes St. 7 2 Approximately 3.4 mi. south- Construct Road- 2,900.00 west of Runge side Park TOTAL $ 12,900.00

54946 In the following listed counties the State Highway Engineer is directed to proceed in the most feasible and economical manner with the construction of Rest Area Facilities at the estimated cost shown. I COUNTY HWY. NO. LIMITS TYPE OF WORK AMOUNT Chambers IH 10 Approximately 2.2 mi. east Construct Rest $ 17,400.00 of St. 61 Area Facilities

Jefferson IH 10 Approximately 1.0 ml. west Construct Rest 22,700.00 of Jet. FM 365 Area Facilities

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HWY. NO. LIMITS TYPE OF WORK AMOUNT IH 20 Approximately 4. 0 mi. west of Construct Rest $ 17,500.00 Cisco Area Facilities

IH 10 Near New Mexico State Line Construct addi­ 4,500.00 tional Facilities TOTAL $ 62,100.00

IT IS ORDERED BY THE COMMISSION that an appropriation in the amount of $12,901.95 be and is hereby made to reimburse the following Districts for sale of junk and unserviceable equipment.

DISTRICT NO. AMOUNT 4 3,960.07 5 3,073.19 10 502.53 21 4,477.36 TOTAL $ 12,901.95

IT IS ORDERED BY THE COMMISSION that the State Highway Engineer be authorized to proceed with the purchase of needed replacement and additional capitalized equipment in the amount of $90,055.00 as per list attached and appropriation of this amount to the following account is hereby made for this purpose. This is in accordance with the 1963-1964 Approved Budget for Departmental Operations, Item 4A.

Account No. 0410-30-1 $90,055.00

IT IS ORDERED BY THE COMMISSION that the State Highway Engineer be authorized to proceed with the purchase of needed replacement and additional Shop Equipment, Office Furniture, Office Machines and Engineering Equipment in the amount of $29,17 2.89 as per lists attached and appropriation of this amount to the following accounts is hereby made for this purpose. This is in accordance with the 1964-1965 Approved Budget for Departmental Operations, Item 4B.

Account No. 8430-30-3, Shop Equipment 4,500.00 Account No. 0440-30-4, Office Equipment 1,080.00 Account No. 0450-30-5, Office Machines 23,592.89 TOTAL $ 29,172.89

IT IS ORDERED BY THE COMMISSION that the State Highway Engineer be authorized to proceed with the purchase of Equipment for New and Proposed Buildings in the amount of $140,145.29 and appropriation of this amount to the following accounts is hereby made for this purpose. This is in accordance with the 1964-1965 Approved Budget for Departmental Operations, Item 4D.

Account No. 0430-30-3, Shop Equipment 2,765.00 Account No. 8440-30-4, Office Furniture 33,540.00 Account No. 0450-30-5, Office Machines 37,175.00 Budget 1, Authorization 6 5,622.00 Budget 15, Authorization 19 7,310.16 Budget 21, Authorization 6 2,290.17 Budget 22, Authorization 6 12,311.96 Budget 22, Authorization 19 15,133.00 Budget 31, Authorization 94 23,990.00

TOTAL $ 140,145.29 Augusts 1954 54951 WHEREAS, the Stoto Highway Oommlsslon, under provlslonef House Elll 993enaeted hythe StateTeglslaturelnthe 55to Regular Session, to authortoedtoflxthe maximumgross welghtofvehloles or oomhlnatlonthereof and loader maxlmumaxle and wheel loadswhloh may he transportedormovedon, ever or uponany State Highway or Earmto Marketer Ranehte Market Readatalesswelght than thelegal loads when It Is toundthat greater maxlmumwelghtweuldtendto rapidly deteriorate er destroy theroads, hridges oroulverts; and

WHEREAS, an engineering and traffle Investigation has heen made ofthe Highway Systemto determlneand fix the maximum leads to hetransportedermoveden, over orupentheroads andstruetures of said Highway System; and

WHEREAS, It hasheen determined from this investlgatlonthatthe loadsoneertalnstruotures andseotlens of roads of the Highway System should he restrlotederprevlousrestrlotlens should heremoved; NOW,THEREEORE, IT IS ORDERED that the maximum limits ef leads whloh may he transperteder moved en, ever oruponthoseroads andstruetures asdeserlhedlntheattaohedllstshe fixed orremovedas setforththereln, supersedlngany portionof previous aotlonlneenfllet herewith; and

IT IS EURTHER ORDERED that the State Highway Engineer shall prooeed with the ereetlon and removalof signs as appropriate, thereby making the flxlngand removal ef these load limitations effeotlve and operative.

54952 WHEREAS, the State Highway Commission of the State of Texas hasfoundin order to promotetheRuhlicSafety, tofacilitatethe Safety and movement of traffic, topreserve toe financial investment of thepuhiio to tts highways andtopromote the National Defense, puhiic necessity re- guiresthelaying ont, opening, constructing, reconstructing, maintaining, and operatingof Controlled Access Highways inthe State of Texas as a partof the State Highway Systemat such locations as are necessary to complete the National System of interstate and Defense Highways through­ out the State of Texas; and,

WHEREAS, the State Highway Commission has foundanddeter- minedthat eachof the following listedparcels ofland, same heingmore particularly descrihed in the exhihits attached hereto, andsuchadditional lesserestates or property interests descrihedthereon, are necessary and suitahle for use for such purposes and itis necessary toacguire fee simple title tosaidland, as providedhylaw, as apart ofthe State Highway Sys temtohe so constructed, reconstructed, maintained, andoperatedthereon and intheexercise ofthe policepower of the State forthe preservationof human lifeand safety, andunderexistinglaws, thehlghway to hecon- structedoneachsuchparceloflandisdesignatedas aControlled Access Highway, and roads aretohe hullt as apart of said highway wherehy the rightof ingress and egress to or fromtheremainingprivateproperty ahuttingonsaid highway is nottohedenied; and,

WHEREAS, the StateHlghway Commission, through itsduly authorized representatives, has negotiated withthe ownerorowners of eachof suchparceis of landandhas heenunahle toagreewithsuchowner or owners as tothe faircash market value thereof anddamages, if any; NCW, THEREFORE, it is herehy ordered that the State Highway Englneerhe andhe is herehyauthorizedanddirectedto transmit thisre- guestofthe State Highway Commissionto the Attorney Ceneralof the State of Texas to file orcausetohe filed, against all owners and lienholders, proceedings ineminentdomaintoacguireinthename of andonhehalf of the State of Texas, for saidpurposes, fee simple titletoeachsuchparcel of landas aremore particularly desorihedin eachof the exhihits attached hereto andmade apart hereof, andsuchadditional lesser estates or property interests as aremore fully desorihedin each of said exhihits, save andexcepting, oil, gas and sulphur, as providedhylaw, towit; (Continuedon next page) 2 1 "\-

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EXHIBIT: COUNTY: HIGHWAY: ACCOUNT NO.: PARCEL:

A MARTIN Interstate 20 9006-2-2 2 B MARTIN Interstate 20 9006-2-2 4 C MARTIN Interstate 20 9006-2-2 20 D MARTIN Interstate 20 9006-2-2 31-A E GREGG Interstate 20 9010-2-0 111 F GREGG Interstate 20 9010-2-8 112-D G GREGG Interstate 20 9010-2-8 124 H GREGG Interstate 20 9010-2-8 125 I GREGG Interstate 20 9010-2-8 126 J GREGG Interstate 20 9010-2-8 128 K GREGG Interstate 20 9010-2-8 130 L HARRIS Interstate 10 9012-3-17 14 M HARRIS Interstate 10 9012-3-17 183 N HARRIS Interstate 10 9012-3-17 187 O HARRIS Interstate 10 9012-3-17 188 P HARRIS Interstate 10 9012-3-17 189 0 HARRIS Interstate 10 9012-3-17 202 R HARRIS Interstate 610 9012-10-2 140-A S HARRIS Interstate 610 9012-10-8 100 T BEXAR Interstate 10 9015-3-7 54 U DALLAS Interstate 635 9018-9-4 15 V DALLAS Interstate 635 9010-9-6 6 W DALLAS Interstate 635 9018-9-6 7

WHEREAS, the State Highway Commission of the State of Texas has found in order to promote the Public Safety, to facilitate the Safety and movement of traffic, to preserve the financial investment of the public in its highways and to promote the National Defense, public necessity re­ quires the laying out, opening, constructing, reconstructing, maintaining, and operating of Controlled Access Highways in the State of Texas as a part of the State Highway System at such locations as are necessary to complete the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways through­ out the State of Texas; and,

WHEREAS, the State Highway Commission has found and deter­ mined that each of the following listed parcels of land, same being more particularly described in the exhibits attached hereto, and such additional lesser estates or property interests described thereon, are necessary and suitable for use for such purposes and it is necessary to acgulre fee simple) title to said land, as provided by law, as a part of the State Highway Sys­ tem to be so constructed, reconstructed, maintained, and operated thereon and in the exercise of the police power of the State for the preservation of human life and safety, and under existing laws, the highway to be con­ structed on each such parcel of land is designated as a Controlled Access Highway; and,

WHEREAS, the State Highway Commission, through its duly authorized representatives, has negotiated with the owner or owners of each of such parcels of land and has been unable to agree with such owner or owners as to the fair cash market value thereof and damages, if any;

NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby ordered that the State Highway Engineer be and he is hereby authorized and directed to transmit this re­ quest of the State Highway Commission to the Attorney General of the State of Texas to file or cause to be filed, against all owners and lienholders, proceedings in eminent domain to acgulre in the name of and on behalf of the State of Texas, for said purposes, fee simple title to each such parcel of land as are more particularly described in each of the exhibits attached hereto and made a part hereof, and such additional lesser estates or property interests as are more fully described in each of said exhibits, save and excepting, oil, gas and sulphur, as provided by law, to wit:

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54953 Con inued —

EXHIBIT: COUNTY: HIGHWAY: ACCOUNT NO.: PARCEL:

A MARTIN Interstate 20 9006-2-2 8 B MARTIN Interstate 20 9006-2-2 10 C MARTIN Interstate 20 9006-2-2 14 D MARTIN Interstate 20 9006-2-2 29 E McLENNAN Interstate 35 9009-5-8 132 F McLENNAN Interstate 35 9009-5-16 07 G HILL Interstate 35W 9009-5-21 7 and 7—E H GREGG Interstate 20 9010-2-8 110 I GREGG Interstate 20 9010-2-0 112-B J GREGG Interstate 20 9010-2-8 112-C K GREGG Interstate 20 9010-2-0 113 L GREGG Interstate 20 9010-2-8 114 M GREGG Interstate 20 9010-2-8 115 N GREGG Interstate 20 9010-2-0 116 O GREGG Interstate 20 9010-2-8 117 P GREGG Interstate 20 9010-2-8 118 0 GREGG Interstate 20 9010-2-8 119 R GREGG Interstate 20 9010-2-8 120 S GREGG Interstate 20 9010-2-8 122 T HARRIS Interstate 10 9012-3-13 23 U HARRIS Interstate 10 9012-3-13 25 V HARRIS Interstate 10 9012-3-13 75 W HARRIS Interstate 10 9012-3-13 92 X HARRIS Interstate 10 9012-3-17 21 Y HARRIS Interstate 10 9012-3-17 184 Z HARRIS Interstate 10 9012-3-17 216 AA HARRIS Interstate 10 9012-3-17 240 BB HARRIS Interstate 10 9012-3-17 243 CC HARRIS Interstate 10 9012-3-17 244 DD HARRIS Interstate 10 9012-3-17 245 EE HARRIS Interstate 10 9012-3-17 299 FF HARRIS Interstate 10 9012-3-17 303 GG HARRIS Interstate 10 9012-3-17 304 HH HARRIS Interstate 10 9012-3-17 317 II HARRIS Interstate 10 9012-3-17 356 JJ HARRIS Interstate 10 9012-3-17 304 KK HARRIS Interstate 10 9012-3-17 390 LL HARRIS Interstate 610 9012-10-0 468 MM HARRIS Interstate 610 9012-10-8 494-E NN BEXAR Interstate 10 9015-3-15 1 OO BEXAR Interstate 10 9015-3-15 2 PP BEXAR Interstate 10 9015-3-15 4 QQ BEXAR Interstate 10 9015-3-15 10 RR BEXAR Interstate 10 9015-3-15 140 88 BEXAR Interstate 10 9015-3-15 180 TT BEXAR Interstate 10 9015-3-15 417 UU BEXAR Interstate 10 9015-3-15 426 W BEXAR Interstate 37 9015-12-1 621 WW NUECES Interstate 37 9016-12-4 33 XX DALLAS Interstate 635 9018-9-4 23 YY DALLAS Interstate 635 9018-9-5 34 ZZ DALLAS Interstate 635 9018-9-11 52 and c o JJ AAA DALLAS Interstate 635 9018-9-11 114 BBB EL PASO Interstate 10 9024-2-15 21

54954 WHEREAS, in the City of Houston, HARRIS COUNTY, Texas, on INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 610, the State purchased certain land from Mary Alice Talbot, a widow, Mary Josephine Hamman, a widow, and Suburban Realty Company, by instrument dated November 10, 1959, of record in Volume 3914, Page 382, of the Deed Records of Harris County; and

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54954 Con inued — WHEREAS, it has been found and determined by the State Highway Commission that the abutter's rights conveyed to the State of Texas by said Deed were not intended to be included therein and are not needed for highway purposes but were conveyed to the State by mutual mistake of the parties; and

WHEREAS, Mary Alice Talbot, et al, has executed a correction instrument which does not include said abutter's rights and is in lieu of and in correction of and in substitution of said deed to the State, said correction deed to be accepted and ratified and confirmed by the State of Texas through the Governor of the State of Texas; and

WHEREAS, under the provisions of Article 6673a, Sections 2, Vernon's Annotated Texas Statutes, the Governor of the State of Texas is authorized, upon recommendation of the State Highway Commission, to execute a correction deed when necessary to rectify an error in any instru­ ment by which title to or an interest in land is conveyed to the State of Texas for highway right of way purposes resulting in the acquisition of an interest in land not intended to be included therein and not needed for highway purposes; and

WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the State Highway Commission it is proper and correct for the Governor of Texas to execute said correction deed for the purposes as expressed therein and as authorized by said statute;

NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with the provisions and within the purview of the aforementioned statute, it is hereby recommended by the State Highway Commission that the Governor of Texas execute said correction instrument for the purposes as expressed therein as authorized by said statute.

54955 WHEREAS, in KENDALL COUNTY, Texas, on U. S. HIGHWAY 87, the County acquired at no cost to the State Highway Department certain land required for highway purposes by the State Highway Department, by deed to the State of record in Volume 521, Pages 38-39 of the Deed Records of Kendall County; and

WHEREAS, portions of the aforesaid land are no longer needed for highway purposes or for the use of citizens as a road, said land being more particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof; and

WHEREAS, the State, acting by and through the State Highway Commission, and L. A. Nordan and wife, Pearl N. Nordan, entered into an agreement whereby as a part consideration for the Nordans1 conveyance of certain land to the State for highway right of way purposes, the State Highway Commission would recommend to the Governor of Texas that the State's interest in said surplus land be quitclaimed to L. A. Nordan and wife, Pearl N. Nordan; and

WHEREAS, L. A. Nordan and wife, Pearl N. Nordan, have con­ veyed the needed land to the State; and

WHEREAS, Article 6673a, V. A. C. S., authorizes the State's conveyance of such surplus property or interest therein for other land or interest therein needed by the State for highway purposes; and

WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the State Highway Commission that it is proper and correct that the State convey all its right, title and interes in said surplus right of way to L. A. Nordan and wife, Pearl N. Nordan, as a part consideration of their conveyance of the needed land to the State;

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August 31, 1964 54955 Con inued — NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises anq in accordance with the provisions and within the purview of the aforemen­ tioned Statute, it is hereby recommended by the State Highway Commission1 that the Governor of Texas execute a proper instrument quitclaiming all of the State's right, title and interest in said land to T. A. Nordan and wife, Pearl N. Nordan, said land being more particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof.

54956 WHEREAS, in PECOS and REEVES COUNTIES, Texas, on U. S. HIGHWAY 290, the State claimed and used certain land in Reeves County for highway purposes there being no record title thereto and certain other land in Pecos County was acguired by the County for State Highway pur­ poses at no cost to the State Highway Department by deed of record in Volume 65, Page 458 of the Deed Records of Pecos County; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid land is no longer needed for highway purposes or for the use of citizens as a road, said land being more partic­ ularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof; and

WHEREAS, the State, acting by and through the State Highway Commission, and Edward Hershenson, Trustee, entered into an agreement whereby as full consideration for a conveyance of certain land to the State for highway right of way purposes by Edward Hershenson, Trustee, the State Highway Commission would recommend to the Governor of Texas that the State's interest in said surplus land be quitclaimed to Edward Hershen­ son, Trustee; and

WHEREAS, Edward Hershenson, Trustee, has conveyed the needed land to the State; and

WHEREAS, Article 6673a, V. A. C. S., authorizes the Governor to execute a proper deed exchanging such surplus property or interest therein for any other property or interest therein, needed by the State for highway purposes; and

WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the State Highway Commission that it is proper and correct that the State convey all its right, title and interes j in said surplus right of way to Edward Hershenson, Trustee, as a full con­ sideration of his conveyance of the needed land to the State; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and in accordance with the provisions and within the purview of the aforemen­ tioned Statute, it is hereby recommended by the State Highway Commission] that the Governor of Texas execute a proper instrument guitclaiming all of the State's right, title and interest in said land to Edward Hershenson, Trustee, said land being more particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof.

54957 On the following projects the State Highway Engineer is directed to proceed in the most feasible and economical manner with the installa­ tion of Automatic Grade Crossing Protective Devices:

COUNTY HWY. OR RD. RAILROAD LOCATION EST. COST Lubbock U.S. 84 P.& S.F. Frontage Road Crossings $ 8,785.00 Southeast of Slaton Taylor 12,000.00 F.M. 613 G.C.&S.F. At Tuscola Taylor 12,000.00 F.M. 613 G.C.&S.F. At Buffalo Gap Taylor 8,000.00 F.M. 1235 G.C.&S.F. At View 21 Of

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54958 WHEREAS, the funds previously made available for investigation and planning work under I.P.E. Authorizations during the present fiscal year having been practically exhausted, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that an additional appropriation in the amount of $7,500, 000. 00 be made for the purpose of reimbursing the District I.P.E. Budgets to cover the estimated charges for authorized investigation and planning work during the first six-month period of the fiscal year beginning September 1, 1964. This appropriation is made with the understanding that this fund is to be used by the Austin Office and the Districts on a basis of the needs of each, and the State Highway Engineer is authorized to direct the distribution of this fund and the issuance of authorizations for investigation and planning work on programmed projects and such other meritorious preliminary work as may be authorized.

54959 In AUSTIN COUNTY, on bids received August 18, 1964, contract for construction of grading, structures, base and one course surface treat­ ment from Farm to Market Road 1094 near Sealy west 4.33 miles, a distanc of 4.334 miles on FARM TO MARKET ROAD 2187, Control A 2894-1-1, is awarded to E. H. Winn, Bellville, Texas, for $143,526.17, which is the lowest and best bid.

54960 In BANDERA COUNTY, on bids received August 18, 1964, contract for construction of grading, structures, base and surfacing from intersec­ tion of Park Road 37 southeast to Medina County Tine, a distance of 2.535 miles on FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1283, Control 1730-1-7, Federal Project S 1826 (2) A, is awarded to Ore a Brothers, Contractors, San Antonio Texas, for $89,210.60, which is the lowest and best bid.

54961 In BEXAR COUNTY, on bids received August 10, 1964, contract for construction of grading, structures, separations, flexible base, hot mix asphaltic concrete pavement, signing and delineation from 0.1 mile south of Kendall County Line to 1.4 miles south of Leon Springs, a distance of 7.256 miles on INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 10, Control 72-7-22 and 72-7-23, Federal Project I 10-4(83)552 and I 10-4(04)552, is awarded to Cecil Ruby Company, Inc., Austin, Texas, for $2, 000, 902.13, which is the lowest and best bid, subject to the concurrence of the Bureau of Public Roads.

54962 In BEXAR COUNTY, on bids received August 19, 1964, contract for construction of grading, drainage structures, flexible base, hot mix asphaltic concrete pavement, illumination, signing, delineation and median guard fence (barrier) from Kelly Air Force Base Entrance to U. S. Highway 90 west, in San Antonio, a distance of 1.715 miles on SPUR 371, Control C 24-9-1, 2&3, is awarded to Killian-House Company, San Antonio Texas, for $1,686,717.94, which is the lowest and best bid.

54963 In BRAZORIA COUNTY, on bids received August 19, 1964, contract for construction of bridge and approach slabs at Chocolate Bayou on Farm to Market Road 1561, a distance of 0.416 mile on FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1561, Control 2523-2-3, Federal Project S 27 05 (3) A, is awarded to Stephens Contracting Company and Williams Brothers Construction Compan r, Inc., Bellaire, Texas, for $004,749. 03, which is the lowest and best bid.

54964 In COKE COUNTY, on bids received August 10, 1964, contract for widening bridges and approaches between Robert Tee and Bronte at Mountain Creek, Cow Creek and West Kickapoo Creek and at 1.2 miles and 2.4 miles northwest of Robert Lee, a distance of 0.316 mile on STATE HIGHWAYS 158 and 208, Control C 406-4-14 and C 454-4-10, is awarded to H. L. Freeland, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, for $105,554.34, which is the lowest and best bid. 216

August 31, 1964 54965 In COLLINGSWORTH COUNTY, on bids received August 19, 1964, contract for construction of grading and structures from Hall County Line northeast to Farm to Market Road 1056 south of Quail, a distance of 13.175 miles on FARM TO MARKET ROAD 2166, Control A 844-4-1, is awarded to Ivan Dement, Inc., Amarillo, Texas, for $257,522.42, which is the lowest and best bid.

54966 In. EASTLAND COUNTY, on bids received August 18,,1964, contrac for construction oi grading, structures, flexible base and two course sur­ face treatment from U. S. Highway 80, 1.0 mile west of Cisco to Farm to Market Road 569, 1.0 mile north of Sabanna Church, a distance of 13.079 miles on STATE HIGHWAY 206, Control 2638-1-4, Federal Project S 738 (9), is awarded to Strain Brothers, Inc., San Angelo, Texas, ior $985,019.86, which is the lowest and best bid.

54967 In FISHER COUNTY, on bids received August 19, 1964, contract for construction of grading, structures, flexible base, foundation course and two course surface treatment from 2.0 miles north of Rotan to 4.2 miles north of Rotan, from 8.0 miles west of Roby to 16.0 miles west of Roby (sections) and from State Highway 7 0 to 4.3 miles east, a distance of 10.007 miles on STATE HIGHWAY 70, U. S. HIGHWAY 180 and FARM TO MARKET ROAD 2744, Control 263-3-16, C 296-2-14 and 2770-1-1, Federal Project S 511(1) and S 2777(1) A, is awarded to J. H. Strain & Sons, Inc., Tye, Texas, for $269,038.65, which is the lowest and best bid.

54968 In FOARD COUNTY, on bids received August 18, 1964, contract for construction of grading, structures, base and surfacing from Crowell northeast to Margaret; from 2.0 miles north of Thalia, north to Farm to Market Road 90 and from Farm to Market Road 1594, 4.0 miles east of State Highway 203, east to Farm to Market Road 267, a distance of 13.705 miles on FARM TO MARKET ROADS 98, 262 and 2877, Control C 702-3-11, 759-1-5 and A 2042-1-1, Federal Project S 1020 (3) A, is awarded to Bryan & Hoffman, Plainview, Texas, for $162,570. 10, which is the lowest and best bid.

54969 In FORT BEND COUNTY, on bids received August 18, 1964, con­ tract for construction of grading, structures, base and surfacing from intersection of Farm to Market Road 1093 at Simonton south to State High­ way 36, 0.4 mile west of Orchard, a distance of 5.102 miles on FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1409, Control A 1410-3-1, is awarded to E. H. Winn, Bellville, Texas, for $305,961.21, which is the lowest and best bid.

54970 In GRAYSON COUNTY, the bid received August 19, 1964, for con­ struction of grading, structures, base and surfacing from Farm to Market Road 121 at Cannon north to Farm to Market Road 697 at White Rock, a distance of 9.082 miles on FARM TO MARKET ROAD 2729, Control 2798-2-1 and 2798-3-1, Federal Project S 2758 (l)A, is hereby rejected.

54971 In GUADALUPE COUNTY, on bids received August 19, 1964, con­ tract for construction of grading, structures, base and surfacing from State Highway 123, 0.6 mile north of Geronimo, to Farm to Market Road 20, a distance of 4.128 miles on FARM TO MARKET ROAD 2623, Control 2882-2-1, Federal Project S 2771 (l)A, is awarded to J. M. Dellinger, Inc., Corpus Christi, Texas, for $79,373.47, which is the lowest and best bid.

54972 In HARRIS COUNTY, on bids received August 18, 1964, contract for construction of structures at Interstate Highway 610 and State Highway 225 Interchange in City of Houston and at Sims Bayou on State Highway 225 in City of Houston, a distance of 0.250 mile on STATE HIGHWAY 225, Control 502-1-40&41, Federal Project I 610-7(119)796 and U 1081(18), is awarded to Ross Anglin & Son, Austin, Texas, for $1,010,042.28, which is the lowest and best bid, subject to the concurrence of the Bureau of Public Roads. 217

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54973 In HARRIS COUNTY, on bids received August 18, 1964, contract for construction of grading, structures, storm sewer, cement stabilized base and concrete pavement from 0.3 mile west of Allen-Genoa Road in Houston to Shaver Street in Pasadena, a distance of 1.611 miles on STATE HIGHWAY 225, Control 502-1-35 and RW 502-1-19, Federal Project U 1081 (15), is awarded to Trotti & Thomson, Inc. , Beaumont, Texas, for $2,109,330.45, which is the lowest and best bid, subject to the con­ currence of the Bureau of Public Roads.

I 54974 In HARRIS COUNTY, on bids received August 19, 1964, contract for construction of grading, structures, storm sewers, cement stabilized base and concrete pavement in Pasadena from Shaver Street to Red Bluff Road, a distance of 0.936 mile on STATE HIGHWAY 225, Control 502-1-39, Federal Project U 1081 (17), is awarded to Trotti & Thomson, Inc., Beaumont, Texas, for $483,230.66, which is the lowest and best bid, subject to the concurrence of the Bureau of Public Roads.

54975 In HARRIS COUNTY, on bids received August 19, 1964, contract for construction of grading, structures, storm sewers, cement stabilized base, concrete pavement, hot mix asphaltic concrete pavement, signing, delineation, signalization and median barrier fence in Houston from Campbell Road to west end of West Belt Interchange, a distance of 3.557 miles on INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 10, Control 271-7-55, Federal Project I 10-7(118)764, is awarded to Williams Brothers Construction Company, Inc., Thomas J. Evans, Jr. & Stephens Contracting Company, Houston, Texas, for $5,605,670.34, which is the lowest and best bid, subject to the concurrence of the Bureau of Public Roads.

54976 In HARRIS COUNTY, on bids received August 19, 1964, contract for construction of grading, storm sewer, cement stabilized base, concrete pavement, median barrier fence and signing and delineation in Houston I from 0.6 mile southwest of Fondren Road to 0.3 mile southwest of T. & N. O. Railroad, a distance of 2.680 miles on U. S. HIGHWAY 59, Control 27-13-32, Federal Project F 514 (46), is awarded to Brown & Root, Inc., Houston, Texas, for $1,455,559.16, which is the lowest and best bid, subject to the concurrence of the Bureau of Public Roads.

54977 In HILL COUNTY, on bids received August 18, 1964, contract for construction of flexible base, concrete pavement, hot mix cold laid asphaltic concrete pavement and signing and delineation from 3.5 miles northeast of Hillsboro to Ellis County Line, a distance of 8.626 miles on INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS 35 and 35E, Control 14-24-6, 14-24-7, 48-9-4 and 48-9-5, Federal Project I 35-4(81)372, I 35-4(38)372, I 35E-4(82)373 and I 35E-4(34)373, is awarded to Worth Construction Company and Austin Contracting Company, Fort Worth, Texas, for $1,962,538.54, which is the lowest and best bid, subject to the concurrence of the Bureau of Public Roads.

54978 In HOOD COUNTY, on bids received August 18, 1964, contract for construction of grading, structures, base and surfacing from 2.0 miles west of Granbury to 1.7 miles east of Granbury, a distance of 3.973 miles on U. S. HIGHWAY 377, Control 80-3&4-13&28, Federal Project F 92 (11) is awarded to Brown and Blakney, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, for I $904,910.75, which is the lowest and best bid, subject to the concurrence of the Bureau of Public Roads.

54979 In HOPKINS COUNTY, on bids received August 19, 1964, contract for Illumination System in City of Sulphur Springs from Farm to Market Road] 2297 east to east of Toop 313 intersection, a distance of 2.744 miles on INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 30, Control C 9-9-34, C 10-2-27 and 10-2-20, Federal Project I 30-2(33)070, is awarded to Loyd Electric Company, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, for $37,097.35, which is the lowest and best bid, subject to the concurrence of the Bureau of Public Roads. 218

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54980 In TACKSQN COUNTY, on bids received August 18, 1964, contract for construction of grading, structures, base and surfacing from end of present Farm to Market Road 822, to Junction State Highway 111, a dis­ tance of 6.484 miles on FARM TO MARKET ROAD 822, Control 1444-1-4, Federal Project S 1187 (2) A, is awarded to A. M. Vogel, Houston, Texas, for $227, 369. 06, which is the lowest and best bid.

54981 In TASPER COUNTY, on bids received August 18, 1964, contract for construction of grading, structures, base and surfacing from Farm to Market Road 1013 in Kirbyville northwest 7.10 miles, a distance of 7.101 miles on FARM TO MARKET ROAD 2831, Control A 705-1-6, is awarded to The Hoople Tordan Construction, Inc., Tufkln, Texas, for $200,295.95, which is the lowest and best bid.

54982 In KINNEY COUNTY, on bids received August 19, 1964, contract for construction of grading, structures, base and surfacing from U. S. Highway 90 in Brackettville to 6.6 miles northwest, a distance of 6.623 miles on RANCH TO MARKET ROAD 2004, Control C 2752-1-1, is awarded to South Texas Construction Company, Corpus Christi, Texas, for $90,576.06, which is the lowest and best bid.

54983 In LAMAR COUNTY, on bids received August 19, 1964, contract for construction of grading, structures, base and surfacing from Farm to Market Road 1490 at Taylortown east to Farm to Market Road 196, a dis­ tance of 4.414 miles on FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1497, Control C 1320-1-7 is awarded to McKnight Construction Company and Joe Davidson, Commerce, Texas, for $196,163.97, which is the lowest and best bid.

54984 In LEON COUNTY, on bids received August 19, 1964, contract for construction of grading and structures from near Farm to Market Road 977 west of Leona to 0.8 mile north of State Highway 7 at Centerville, a distance of 0.011 miles on INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 45, Control 675-3&4-1&:, Federal Project I 45-2(36)158, is awarded to R. B. Butler, Inc. and O. W. Howard, Bryan, Texas, for $2,122,466.94, which is the lowest and best bid, subject to the concurrence of the Bureau of Public Roads.

54985 In MAVERICK COUNTY, on bids received August 18, 1964, contrac for construction of grading, structures, foundation course and rock asphalt pavement from 12.0 miles east of Eagle Pass to Dimmit County Line, a distance of 11.947 miles on U. S. HIGHWAY 277, Control 300-2-17, Federal Project S 752 (8), is awarded to B. & E. Construction Company, Corpus Christi, Texas, for $383,505.25, which is the lowest and best bid.

54986 In McLENNAN COUNTY, on bids received August 19, 1964, con­ tract for construction of grading, structures, base and surfacing from 0.17 mile west of Loop 340 to 0. 23 mile east of Loop 340 and from present Loop 340, 0.4 mile northwest of Farm to Market Road 2491, southerly to State Highway 6 southeast of Waco, a distance of 1.981 miles on STATE HIGH­ WAY 6 and LOOP 340, Control C 49-1-32 and C 2362-1-0, is awarded to Southwestern Contracting Company, Dallas, Texas, for $172,712.73, which is the lowest and best bid.

54987 In McMULLEN COUNTY, on bids received August 10, 1964, con­ tract for construction of bridge and approaches at Frio River 1.1 miles north of Calliham, a distance of 0.388 mile on FARM TO MARKET ROAD 99, Control C 348-13-4, is awarded to Perry Construction Company, San Antonio, Texas, for $70,273.00, which is the lowest and best bid. 219

August 31, 1964 54988 In NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, on bids received August 19, 1964, contract for construction of grading, structures, flexible base and two course surface treatment from State Highway 21 in Nacogdoches southeast to 0.3 mile east of U. S. Highway 59, a distance of 3.048 miles on TOOP 224, Control 2560-1-4, Federal Project SU 2476 (3), is awarded to R. W. McKinney and T. Richard Vardeman, Nacogdoches, Texas, for $581,977.09, which is the lowest and best bid.

54989 In NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, on bids received August 19, 1964, I contract for construction of grading, structures, base and surfacing from State Highway 204, 0.3 mile east of Gushing northeast 1.46 miles and from U. S. Highway 59, 2.7 miles east of U. S. Highway 259, north 2.02 miles, a distance of 3.477 miles on FARM TO MARKET ROADS 2783 and 2864, Control 2809-2-1 and 2891-1-1, Federal Project S 2780(1) A and S 2779(1)A, is awarded to Alexander & Polley Construction Company, Inc. Center, Texas, for $00,364.61, which is the lowest and best bid.

54990 In NUECES COUNTY, on bids received August 18, 1964, contract for construction of hot mix asphaltic concrete pavement from State Highway 357 to Farm to Market Road 70 and from State Highway 286 to State High­ way 44 (Old Lane), a distance of 13.206 miles on STATE HIGHWAYS 206 and 350, Control C 326-1-16 and C 617-1-24, is awarded to Heldenfels Brothers, Corpus Christi, Texas, for $60,647.60, which is the lowest and best bid.

54991 In RED RIVER COUNTY, on bids received August 18, 1964, contrac: for construction of grading and structures from Kiomatia north and east to end of Farm to Market Road 410, a distance of 13.144 miles on FARM TO MARKET ROAD 410, Control A 1705-1-5, is awarded to Reynolds & Huff Construction Company, Tyler, Texas, for $115,048.56, which is the I lowest and best bid. 54992 In RUSK COUNTY, on bids received August 19, 1964, contract for construction of grading, structures, base and surfacing from Farm to Mar­ ket Road 840 at Pine Hurst east to Farm to Market Road 1790 at Pine Hill, a distance of 7.557 miles on FARM TO MARKET ROAD 2067, Control 2917-1-1, Federal Project S 2772 (1)A, is awarded to Reynolds & Huff Construction Company, Tyler, Texas, for $157,362. 09, which is the lowest and best bid.

54993 In SMITH COUNTY, on bids received August 19, 1964, contract for construction of grading, structures, flexible base, one course surface treatment and hot mix asphaltic concrete pavement in Tyler from end of present curb and gutter section to Loop 323, a distance of 0.416 mile on U. S. HIGHWAY 69, Control C 191-1-21, is awarded to Reynolds & Huff Construction Company, Tyler, Texas, for $71,862.90, which is the lowest and best bid.

54994 In TOM GREEN COUNTY, on bids received August 19, 1964, con­ tract for widening bridge at Take Nas worthy 7.0 miles southwest of San Angelo, a distance of 0.232 mile on RANCH TO MARKET ROAD 504, Control 2574-1-3, Federal Project S 881 (2)A, is awarded to Austin Bridge Company I Dallas, Texas, for $257,007.24, which is the lowest and best bid.

54995 In TRAVIS COUNTY, on bids received August 18, 1964, contract fo: construction of grading, structures, flexible base and two course surface treatment at Frontage Road Bridges and approaches at Williamson Creek, a distance of 0.378 mile on INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35, Control 15-13-50, Federal Project I 35-3(42)231, is awarded to Keller Paving Company, Fredericksburg, Texas, for $123,838.47, which is the lowest and best bid, subject to the concurrence of the Bureau of Public Roads.

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54996 In TRINITY COUNTY, on bids received August 19, 1964, contract for construction of grading, structures, flexible base and two course sur­ face treatment from State Highway 19 in Trinity to U. S. Highway 287, 1.0 mile northwest of Groveton (sections) and from State Highway 19 in Trinity, south and southeast to State Highway 19, a distance of 11.197 miles on STATE HIGHWAY 94, U. S. HIGHWAY 287 and FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1617, Control C 319-1-19, 319-1-24 and A 109-10-1, Federal Project S 2270 (2), is awarded to A. M. Vogel, Houston, Texas, for $436,519.13, which is the lowest and best bid.

54997 In VAN ZANDT COUNTY, on bids received August 18, 1964, con­ tract for construction of structures and approaches between Farm to Market Road 47 and State Highway 198 (sections) and between State Highway 19 and Farm to Market Road 2339 (sections), a distance of 1.532 miles on FARM TO MARKET ROADS 1651 and 1861, Control C 1671-1-2 and C 1673-2-4, is awarded to Davidson Construction Company, Terrell, Texas, for $96,404.92, which is the lowest and best bid.

54998 In WICHITA COUNTY, on bids received August 10, 1964, contract for construction of grading, structures, base and surfacing from 600 feet west of Barnett Road to 400 feet east of Holliday Creek (sections), a distance of 2.466 miles on FARM TO MARKET ROAD 369, Control C 802-2-8, is awarded to Zack Burkett Company and W. E. Brittain, Inc., Graham, Texas, for $905,548.78, which is the lowest and best bid.

54999 In DALLAS COUNTY, on bids received 9:00 A.M., August 18, 1964, at Austin, contract for construction of grading, storm sewer, flexible base and pavement at the Intersection of State Highway 356 and Irving Boulevard, a distance of 0.083 mile on STATE HIGHWAY 356, Control 92-7-29, Maintenance Project MC 92-7-29, is awarded to Uvalde Con­ struction Company, Dallas, Texas, for $26,740.49, which is the lowest and best bid.

55000 In LAMB COUNTY, on bids received until 2:30 P.M., August 13, 1964, at Austin, the contract for construction of ADDITION TO and ALTERA­ TIONS OF RESIDENT ENGINEER'S OFFICE BUILDING on the Maintenance Site at Littlefield, Job MC-5-Q-9, Budget 34, Authorization 701, is awarded to Dillon Lumber Co., P. O. Box 1303, Littlefield, Texas, for $17,788.00, which is the lowest and best bid.

55001 In McLENNAN COUNTY, all bids received until 2:30 P.M., August 13, 1964, at Austin, for construction of an ENGINEERING OFFICE BUILDING and OUTSIDE UTILITIES on the District Headquarters Site at Waco, Jobs MC-9-B-12 and MC-9-C-12 are hereby rejected.

55002 In TARRANT COUNTY, on bids received 9:00 A.M., August 10, 1964, at Fort Worth, contract for installation of a multi-phase volume- density type full-traffic-actuated signal at intersection State Highway 121 (Grapevine Highway) with Glenview Drive (Old Pipe Line Road) and Blaney Avenue in Richland Hills and North Richland Hills, a distance of 0.000 mile on STATE HIGHWAY 121, Control 363-1-32, State Project MC-363-l-3j2, is awarded to Toyd Electric Company, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, for $4,938.00, which is the lowest and best bid.

55003 In TOM GREEN COUNTY, on bids received until 2:30 P.M., August 13, 1964, at Austin, the contract for construction of a DISTRICT LABORATORY BUILDING and OUTSIDE UTILITIES on the District Headquarter Site at San Angelo, Job MC-7-0-S and MC-7-N-8, is awarded to B.D K Construction Co., P. O. Box 1030, San Angelo, Texas, for $06,690.00, which is the lowest and best bid. ^^B^^^

AugustOl, 1054 55004 WHEREAS, the State Highway Commission of the State of Texas has found Inorder topromotethe RubllcSafety, tofacllltatethe Safety ane^ movement of traffic, topreserve the financial Investment ofthe public to fto highways andtopromote the National Defense, public necessity re- gulres the laying ont, opening, constructing, reconstructing, maintaining, andoperatlngof Controlled Access Highways Inthe State of Texas as a partofthe StateHlghway System at such locations asare necessary to complete the NatlonalSystemof Interstate and Defense Hlgnwaysthrougb- out the State of Texas; and,

^ WHEREAS, the State Highway Commission has foundanddeter- mlnedthat eachof the followlngllstedparcelsof land, samehelngmore particularly descrihed Inthe exhihits attached hereto, andsuchadditional lesserestates or property Interestsdescrlhedthereon, are necessary and suitable for use for suchpurposes and It Is necessary to acgulre fee simple tltleto said land, as providedhylaw, as apart ofthe State Highway Sys- temtohe so constructed, reconstructed, maintained, andoperatedthereon andlntheexerclse ofthepollcepower of the State forthepreservatlonof human life and safety, and under exlstlnglaws, thehlghway tobecon- structedoneach suchparcelof land Is deslgnatedas a Controlled Access Highway, and roads aretohehulltas apartof said highway wherehy the rightof Ingress and egress to or fromthe remaining prlvateproperty ahuttlngon saidhighway Is not tohe denied; and,

WHEREAS, theStateHlghway Commission, through Itsduly authorized representatives, has negotiated withthe ownerorowners of each of such parcels of land and has heen unahle to agree with such owner or owners as tothe fair cash market value thereof anddamages, If any; NCW,THEREECRE, It Is herehy ordered that the State Highway Englneerhe and he isherebyautborlzedanddlrected to transmit tblsre- guest of the State Highway Commlsslontothe Attorney General ofthe State of Texastoflle orcausetoheflled, against allowners and lienholders, proceedings Inemlnentdomalnto acgulre Inthe name of andonhehalf of ^ the State of Texas, for saldpurposes, fee simple title to each suchparcei oflandas aremorepartlcularly descrihed In eachof theexhlhlts attached hereto and madeapart hereof, and suchaddltlonal lesser estates or property Interests asaremore fully descrihed In eachof said exhibits, save andexceptlng, oil, gasandsulphur, as providedhylaw, to wit:

EXHIBIT: COUNTY: HIGHWAY: ACCOUNT NO.: PARCEL: A HILL Interstate 35W 9009-5-21 10

55005 WHEREAS, the State Highway Commission of the State of Texas has found in order to promote the Public Safety, to facilitate the Safety and movement of traffic, to preserve the financial investment of the public in its highways and to promote the National Defense, public necessity re­ quires the laying out, opening, constructing, reconstructing, maintaining, and operating of Controlled Access Highways in the State of Texas as a part of the State Highway System at such locations as are necessary to complete the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways through­ out the State of Texas; and,

WHEREAS, the State Highway Commission has found and deter­ mined that each of the following listed parcels of land, same being more particularly described in the exhibits attached hereto, and such additional ^ lesser estates or property interests described thereon, are necessary and suitable for use for such purposes and it is necessary to acquire fee simple, title to said land, as provided by law, as a part of the State Highway Sys­ tem to be so constructed, reconstructed, maintained, and operated thereon and in the exercise of the police power of the State for the preservation of human life and safety, and under existing laws, the highway to be con­ structed on each such parcel of land is designated as a Controlled Access Highway; and,

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55005 Con inued —

WHEREAS, the State Highway Commission, through its duly authorized representatives, has negotiated with the owner or owners of each of such parcels of land and has been unable to agree with such owner or owners as to the fair cash market value thereof and damages, if any;

NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby ordered that the State Highway Engineer be and he is hereby authorized and directed to transmit this re­ quest of the State Highway Commission to the Attorney General of the State) of Texas to file or cause to be filed, against all owners and lienholders, proceedings in eminent domain to acgulre in the name of and on behalf of the State of Texas, for said purposes, fee simple title to each such parcel of land as are more particularly described in each of the exhibits attached hereto and made a part hereof, and such additional lesser estates or property interests as are more fully described in each of said exhibits, save and excepting, oil, gas and sulphur, as provided by law, to wit:

EXHIBIT: COUNTY: HIGHWAY: ACCOUNT NO.: PARCEL:

HILL Interstate 35W 9009-5-21 5 and 5-E

55006 WHEREAS, the State Highway Commission of the State of Texas has found in order to promote the Public Safety, to facilitate the Safety anc] movement of traffic, to preserve the financial investment of the public in its highways and to promote the National Defense, public necessity re­ quires the laying out, opening, constructing, reconstructing, maintaining, and operating of Controlled Access Highways in the State of Texas as a part of the State Highway System at such locations as are necessary to complete the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways through­ out the State of Texas; and,

WHEREAS, the State Highway Commission has found and deter­ mined that each of the following listed parcels of land, same being more particularly described in the exhibits attached hereto, and such additional lesser estates or property interests described thereon, are necessary and suitable for use for such purposes and it is necessary to acquire fee simple} title to said land, as provided by law, as a part of the State Highway Sys­ tem to be so constructed, reconstructed, maintained, and operated thereon and in the exercise of the police power of the State for the preservation of human life and safety, and under existing laws, the highway to be con­ structed on each such parcel of land is designated as a Controlled Access Highway, and roads are to be built as a part of said highway whereby the right of ingress and egress to or from the remaining private property abutting on said highway is not to be denied, except as designated and specifically set forth on each of the exhibits attached hereto; and,

WHEREAS, the State Highway Commission, through its duly authorized representatives, has negotiated with the owner or owners of each of such parcels of land and has been unable to agree with such owner or owners as to the fair cash market value thereof and damages, if any;

NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby ordered that the State Highway Engineer be and he is hereby authorized and directed to transmit this re­ quest of the State Highway Commission to the Attorney General of the State of Texas to file or cause to be filed, against all owners and lienholders, proceedings in eminent domain to acquire in the name of and on behalf of the State of Texas, for said purposes, fee simple title to each such parcel of land as are more particularly described in each of the exhibits attached hereto and made a part hereof, and such additional lesser estates or property interests as are more fully described in each of said exhibits, save and excepting, oil, gas and sulphur, as provided by law, to wit:

EXHIBIT: COUNTY: HIGHWAY: ACCOUNT NO.: PARCEL:

A HILL Interstate 35W 9009-5-21 12 and 12-E B HILL Interstate 35W 9009-5-21 14 C HILL Interstate 35W 9009-5-21 9 223

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55007 WHEREAS, in RAINS COUNTY on U. S. HIGHWAY 69, approxi­ D-18 mately 4 miles east of Emory, title to a proposed roadside park site could not be obtained;

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED BY THE COMMISSION that the park project as authorized in Minute Order 53881, dated January 29, 1964, in the amount of $8, 000. 00, be canceled; and WHEREAS, in LAMAR COUNTY on TOOP 206 around Paris, road­ side planting is needed as an aid for safety and improving the appearance I of the facility; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED BYTHE COMMISSION that the State Highway Engineer proceed in the most feasible and economical manner with the roadside planting project in Lamar County, using the $0, 000. 00 released by the cancellation of the above project.

55008 WHEREAS, in AUSTIN COUNTY, a portion of FARM TO MARKET D-18 ROAD 1458 has been constructed on a new location near Frydek; and WHEREAS, as a result of such construction, the following de­ scribed section of Farm to Market Road 1458 is no longer needed for State Highway^purposes:

From the junction of the old and new routes, at Station 17 9 + 83 on the old route, south, to its present terminus, at Station 207 + 49 on the old route, a distance of approximately 0.524 mile. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED BY THE COMMISSION, that the designation of the above described section of Farm to Market Road 1450 be and is hereby cancelled; and I FURTHER, that the State Highway Engineer be and is hereby directed to notify Austin County of this Commission action.

55009 WHEREAS, in CASS COUNTY in the City of Tlnden, the relocation D-16 of State Highway 8 warrants the abandonment of a 0.515 mile section of Farm to Market Road 1399;

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that the 0.515 mile section of Farm to Market Road 1399, from State Highway 8 at Station 1194 + 90 and Station 30 + 00 to the present location of State Highway 11 at Station 2 + 81.3, be removed from the State Highway System and be returned to the City of Linden.

55010 WHEREAS, in CHAMBERS COUNTY, FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1405 D-10 has been constructed on a new location from Farm to Market Road 565 south 0.3 mile; and WHEREAS, as a result of such construction the following de­ scribed section of the old location of the highway is no longer needed for State Highway purposes:

From the junction of the old location of Farm to Market Road 1405 I and Farm to Market Road 565 at Station 0+00 south to the junc­ tion of the old and new locations of Farm to Market Road 1405 at Station 17 + 42 on the old location, a total distance of approxi­ mately 0.33 mile.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED BY THE COMMISSION, that the designation of the above described section of Farm to Market Road 1405 as a State Highway be and is hereby cancelled; and

FURTHER, that the State Highway Engineer be and is hereby directed to notify Chambers County of this Commission action. 224

August01,1054 55011 WHEREAS. In OHAMRERS OOUNTY, FARM TO MARKET ROAD 555 D-10 hasheenconstructed onanewlocatlonfrom smiles southwest of Inter- state Highway 10 southwest 1.20 miles; and WHEREAS, as aresultof suchconstructlonthefollowlngde- scrlhed seotions of thehlghwayare nolonger neededfor StateHlghway purposes;

Froma junctlonof the oldandnewlooatlons of EarmtoMarket Road 555 at Station 570+ lOonthe newlooatlon southwest to another junction of the old and new locations of the highway at Station 500 + Ol.OOonthenewlocatlon, atotal distanoe of approximately 0.50 mile.

Froma junctlonof theold and newlocatlons of EarmtoMarket Road 555 at Statlon511+ 11.20 onthe newlooatlonsouthwest toanother junctlonof theold and newlocatlons at Station 540+ 00.21 onthenewlocatlon, atotaldlstanoe of approxi­ mately 0.52mlle.

NOW,THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED RY THE COMMISSION that the designations oftheahoyedesorlhedseotlons of EarmtoMarket Road555 as aState Highway he andare herehy oanoelled; and FURTHER, thatthe State HighwayEngineer heand Is herehy directed to notify Ohamhers Oounty of this Oommlsslon aotlon.

55012 WHEREAS, In DEAF SMITH COUNTY on U. S. HIOHWAY 50, the DOO Oityof Hereford has reguested assistance Inthe wldenlngof pavement Including Incidental ItemstheretofromU. S. Highway OOOtoFarmto Market Road 2055, adistance of approximately 0.5 mile; and

WHEREAS, ananalysis of the reguested work Indicates that such widening will materially addto traffic safety on this facility; NOW, THEREFORE, the State Highway Engineer is directed to tender the following proposaltothe Oityof Hereford; Rroyldedthe Olty will;

1. Rrovlde forthe Immedlateconstructlonof continuous curh and gutter, stormsewer, utility adjustments, etc,, alias mavhe necessary foracompleteproject withthe exception of pavementwidening.

2. Assumeresponslhllltvforthe constructionof driveways and sidewalks shouldtheyhedeemed necessary nowor Inthe future andagree tomake suchlnstallatlons Inaccordance wlthgovernlngpolloles and regulations oftheDepartment. 0. Malntalnthatportlonof the work which Is Its construction responslhllltvand agreeto regulate traffic, provide for parallelparklngandprevent encroachment ontherlghtof way, all In accordance wlthgovernlng policies and regula­ tions ofthe Department.

The Texas Highway Department will: 1. Rrovldeforwldenlngpavement andlts support within these limits.

2. Malntalnthatportlonof thework which Is its construction responslhlllty.

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55012 Con inued — It is understood that the responsibility of the Texas Highway Department is confined to the pavement and its support, and all other features necessary now or in the future to provide an adeguate travel facility shall be the responsibility of the City of Hereford.

Upon acceptance of the provisions of this Order by the appropriate officials of the City of Hereford, the State Highway Engineer is directed to proceed with the development of plans and when the City has fulfilled its obligations under this Order and when plans are complete, the State High­ way Engineer shall submit the work for finance consideration of the High­ way Commission in the next available program.

It is understood that the City may discharge its construction obligations as outlined herein in any manner as they may elect. In the event the City desires the State to include their portion of the work in the State's construction contract, the State Highway Engineer is hereby au­ thorized to enter into agreement with the City for such work and its cost as may be agreed upon.

This Order shall become operative upon acceptance by the City of Hereford and if not accepted within 90 days of the date hereof shall be automatically cancelled.

WHEREAS, in DUVAL COUNTY, a portion of STATE HIGHWAY 359 has been constructed on a new location; and WHEREAS, as a result of such construction, the following de­ scribed section of State Highway 359 is no longer needed for State Highwa; purposes:

From a junction of the old and new routes of State Highway 35 9, approximately 2.7 miles southwest of Realitos, at Station 1701 + 00 on the new route, easterly, to another junction of the old and new routes, at Station 1765 + 00 on the new route, a distance of approximately 1.429 miles.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED BY THE COMMISSION, that the| designation of the above described section of State Highway 359 be and is hereby cancelled; and FURTHER, that the State Highway Engineer be and is hereby directed to notify Duval County of this Commission action.

In FANNIN COUNTY on U. S. HIGHWAY 82 in the City of Bonham from Chinner Street to Poplar Street, from Star Street to Willow Street and from 0.34 mile east of the Public Square to East City Limit, a new length of approximately 0.7 2 mile, the provisions of Minute Order 52521 having been complied with, the State Highway Engineer is directed to proceed in the most feasible and economical manner with widening pavement at an estimated cost of $118,900.00, financing the cost in the 1965 State High­ way Safety and Betterment Program.

In FREESTONE COUNTY on STATE HIGHWAY 14, IT IS ORDERED that the time for acceptance of Minute Order 54713 be and is hereby ex­ tended an additional sixty days.

WHEREAS, in HARRIS COUNTY, FARM TO MARKET ROAD 528 has been constructed on a new location between Seabrook and Webster; and (Continued on next page) 226

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55016 Con inued -- WHEREAS, as a result of such construction, the following de­ scribed section of Farm to Market Road 528 is no longer needed for State Highway purposes: From a junction of the old and new routes, approximately 2.76 miles southeast of Webster, at Station 145 + 67 on the new route, easterly, to another junction of the old and new routes, at Statior 158 + 78 on the new route, a distance of approximately 0.262 mile.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED BY THE COMMISSION, that the designation of the above described section of Farm to Market Road 528 be and is hereby cancelled; and FURTHER, that the State Highway Engineer be and is hereby directed to notify Harris County of this Commission action.

WHEREAS, in HASKELL COUNTY on STATE HIGHWAY 24, Minute Order 54698 tendered a proposal to the City of Haskell for the purchase of right of way and widening pavement from the West City Limit to the East City Limit; and WHEREAS, the City of Haskell has now advised of their inability to secure additional right of way and has requested that the work be per­ formed within the present right of way; and

WHEREAS, an analysis of the request indicates that a desirable facility can be constructed within the present right of way; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that Minute Order 54698 and the portion of the 1965-1966 Consolidated Highway Program pertaining to the project be and are hereby cancelled and in lieu thereof the following action taken: WHEREAS, in HASKELL COUNTY on STATE HIGHWAY 24, the City of Haskell has reguested assistance in the widening of pavement including incidental items thereto from the West City Limit to the East City Limit, a distance of approximately 2.2 miles; and

WHEREAS, an analysis of the requested work indicates that such widening will materially add to traffic safety on this facility; NOW, THEREFORE, the State Highway Engineer is directed to tender the following proposal to the City of Haskell:

Provided the City of Haskell will: 1. Provide for the immediate construction of continuous curb and gutter, storm sewers, utility adjustments, etc., all as may be necessary for a complete project with the exception of pavement widening.

2. Assume responsibility for the construction of driveways and sidewalks should they be deemed necessary now or in the future and agree to make such installations in accordance with governing policies and regulations of the Department. 3. Maintain that portion of the work which is its construction responsibility and agree to regulate traffic,provide for parallel parking and prevent encroachment on the right of way, all in accordance with governing policies and regula­ tions of the Department.

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55017 Con: inued — The Texas Highway Department will: 1. Provide for widening pavement and its support within these limits at an estimated cost oi $214, 000. 00.

2. Maintain that portion oi the work which is its construction responsibility. It is understood that the responsibility of the Texas Highway Department is confined to the pavement and its support, and all other features necessary now or in the future to provide an adequate travel facility shall be the responsibility of the City of Haskell. Upon acceptance of the provisions of this Order by the appropriate! officials of the City of Haskell, the State Highway Engineer is directed to proceed with the development of plans for construction and after the City has fulfilled its responsibilities proceed with construction in the most feasible and economical manner, financing the cost in the 1965-1966 Consolidated Highway Program.

It is understood that the City may discharge its construction obligations as outlined herein in any manner as they may elect. In the event the City desires the State to include their portion oi the work in the State's construction contract, the State Highway Engineer is hereby au­ thorized to enter into agreement with the City for such work and its cost as may be agreed upon.

This Order shall become operative upon acceptance by the City of Haskell and if not accepted within 90 days of the date hereof shall be automatically cancelled.

55018 In HUNT COUNTY on STATE HIGHWAY 34 in Greenville from DCG O'Neal Street south to Fannie Jo Street, a distance of approximately 0.6 mile, the provisions of Minute Order 54375 having been complied with, the State Highway Engineer is directed to proceed in the most feasible and economical manner with widening pavement and resurfacing at an estimatec cost of $53,800.00, financing the cost in the 1965 State Highway Safety and Betterment Program.

55019 WHEREAS, in HUTCHINSON COUNTY, the following described D-10 section of SPUR 119 is no longer needed for State Highway purposes: From the junction of Spur 119 and Whittenburg Street in Phillips, northward, to its present terminus, a distance of approximately 0.235 mile.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED BY THE COMMISSION, that the designation of the above described section of Spur 119 be cancelled, effective September 1, 1964; and

FURTHER, that the State Highway Engineer be and is hereby directed to notify Hutchinson County of this Commission action.

55020 WHEREAS, in TEFFERSON COUNTY, in the City of Beaumont, D-8 Commission Order 53768 outlined the plan of development for the Central Distributor Highway Route;

WHEREAS, this plan includes a section of U. S. Highway 90 from Interstate Highway 10 to North Street, identified by Minute 53768 as Section III, which is to be constructed by the State with City participation under usual Highway Department municipal policies; and (Continued on next page)

August 31, 1964 55020 Con inued — WHEREAS, it is considered desirable to utilize Federal funds in the construction of the improvements proposed on this section. NOW, THEREFORE, the State Highway Engineer is directed to make application to the Bureau of Public Roads for the addition of U. S. Highway 90 from Interstate Highway 10 to North Street in the City of I Beaumont to the Primary Federal-Aid Highway System. 55021 In KARNES COUNTY on STATE HIGHWAY 80, from State Highway DCG 123 in Karnes City to Wilson County Tine, a distance of approximately 24.7 miles, the State Highway Engineer is directed to enter into Con­ tractual Agreements with the appropriate local Officials for the purchase of reguired right of way at an estimated State cost of $51, 000. 00.

55022 In LIBERTY COUNTY, IT IS ORDERED that the portion of Minute DCG Order 5127 0 which designated a FARM TO MARKET ROAD extending from the end of Farm to Market Road 163 south to Farm to Market Road 1000, a distance of approximately 3.0 miles and authorized its construction at an estimated cost of $126,700.00, be and is hereby cancelled.

55023 WHEREAS, in LIBERTY COUNTY on STATE HIGHWAY 105, the DCG present structure across the Trinity River near Romayor is inadequate for the traffic desiring to use the facility; and

WHEREAS, it appears desirable to proceed with advance planning at this time for the construction of an adequate structure and approaches;

NOW, THEREFORE, the State Highway Engineer is directed to proceed with engineering surveys, the preparation of plans and to submit I a request for permit to the United States Corps of Engineers. At such time as permit from the U.S. Corps of Engineer is received and when plans are complete, the State Highway Engineer is directed to report back to the Highway Commission for consideration of finance.

55024 WHEREAS, in LUBBOCK COUNTY on STATE HIGHWAY 116, the DCG City of Tubbock has reguested assistance in the widening of pavement including incidental items thereto from Loop 209 east to Chicago Street, a distance of approximately 0.45 mile; and

WHEREAS, an analysis of the reguested work indicates that such widening will materially add to traffic safety on this facility; NOW, THEREFORE, the State Highway Engineer is directed to tender the following proposal to the City of Lubbock: Provided the City will:

1. Provide for the immediate construction of continuous curb and gutter, storm sewers, utility adjustments, etc., all as may be necessary for a complete project with the exception of I pavement widening. 2. Assume responsibility for the construction of driveways and sidewalks should they be deemed necessary now or in the future and agree to make such installations in accordance with governing policies and regulations of the Department.

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55024 Con inued — 0. Maintain that portionof the work whioh is ito oonstruotion responsihiiity andagree to reguiatetraffio, providefor paraiieiparkingandpreventenoroaohmentontherightof way, aii inaooordanoe withgoverningpoiioies and regnia­ tions ofthe Department.

TheTexas HighwayDepartmentwiii: 1. Provide tor widening pavement and ito support within these iimits. 2. Maintainthat portionof the work whiohis its oonstruotion responsihiiity. itis understoodthatthe responsihiiity oithe Texas Highway Department is oonfinedtothepavementandits support, andaii other features neeessary nowor inthe future toprovide an adequate travei faoiiity shaii hetheresponsihiiity of the Cityof Tuhhook.

Uponaooeptanoe of toe proylslonsofthls Order hy toe appropriate officials of toe Cfty of Tuhhook, toe State HighwayEngineer to dtreotedto prooeed withthe developmentof plans for oonstruotlonandafter the City has fulfilled Its responsihilities prooeedwlthoonstruotlon Inthe most feasihle andeoonomloalmanner, as epart of the Itempresently authorized In the 1565-1966 Consolidated HI ghway Program for the oonstruotion of Toop 259 fromU. 5. Highway 54 northwest of Tuhhookwestand southto 5pur527. misunderstood City may discharge its oonstruotion ohligations as outlined hereininanymenner as they may elect, inthe eventthe City desires the State toinoiude their portionoi the work inthe State's constructioncontract, the Stete HighwayEngineer is herehy au- thorizedto enter into agreement withthe Cityiorsuchworkand its oost as mayhe agreedupon. This Crder shaiiheoome operative uponacceptance hythe City oiTuhhock andiinotaooepted within OOdays oithe date hereoishallhe automatically canceiied.

WHEPEAS. In McEENNAN GGUNTY on U. S. HIGHWAY S4 tnthe Gity of McGregor, from Avenue Ito East GltyEImlt, adistance of approxi­ mately O.Omlle, Minute Grder5I5I6 authorized thepurchase of right of way andwldenlng of pavement Incooperatlonwlth the Gity; and

WHEPEAS, the Gtty of McGregor has nowadvlsed that McTennan Gounty wlllassume the Glty'sresponslhlllty for securing thenecessary right ofway; NGW,THEPEEGPE, IT IS GPDEPED that the portion of Minute Grder5I5I6 whlchoutllnedtheresponslhllltles ofthe Gityof McGregor he and ts herehy modlfledtoreadas follows;

Provided McTennanGountywIII: I. Secureall necessary rightof way according to policies ofthe Texas Highway Department.

Provided the Gityof McGregor will; I. Provide forthe tmmedtateconstructtonof conttnuouscurhand gutter, stormsewers, etc., all as mayhe necessary fora completeproject with the exceptlonof pavementwidening.

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August 31, 1964 55 025 Con inued — 2. Assume responsibility for the construction of driveways and sidewalks should they be deemed necessary now or in the future and agree to make such installations in accordance with governing policies and regulations of the Department.

3. Maintain that portion of the work which is its construction responsibility and agree to regulate traffic, provide for parallel parking and prevent encroachment on the right of way, all in accordance with governing policies and regula­ tions of the Department.

All other conditions and provisions of Minute Order 51516 remain in full force and effect.

This Order is subject to acceptance by McLennan County and the City of McGregor and if not accepted within 90 days of the date hereof, the action herein contained shall be automatically cancelled.

55026 WHEREAS, in PECOS and REEVES COUNTIES, U. S. HIGHWAY 290 D-18 has been constructed on a new location as Interstate Highway 10; and WHEREAS, as a result of such construction the following de­ scribed section of U. S. Highway 290 is no longer needed for State High­ way purposes:

From a junction of the old and new routes in Pecos County, approximately 0.95 mile east of the Reeves County Line, at Station 50 + 00 on the new route, westerly, to another junction of the old and new routes, approximately 17 miles east of Balmorhea in Reeves County, at Station 1120 + 00 on the new route, a distance of approximately 4.47 miles.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED BYTHE COMMISSION, that the designation of the above described section of U. S. Highway 290 be and is hereby cancelled; and

FURTHER, that the State Highway Engineer be and is hereby directed to notify Pecos and Reeves Counties of this Commission action.

55027 WHEREAS, in SABINE COUNTY, portions of STATE HIGHWAY 87 D-10 have been constructed on new locations between Hemphill and Milam; and

WHEREAS, as a result of such construction, the following de­ scribed sections of State Highway 87 are no longer needed for State High­ way purposes:

From a junction of the old and new routes, at Station 177 + 84 on the new route, northerly, to another junction of the old and new routes, at Station 197 + 60 on the new route, a distance of approximately 0.394 mile.

From a junction of the old and new routes, at Station 224 + 00 on the new route, northerly, to another junction of the old and new routes, at Station 245 + 50 on the new route, a distance of approximately 0.408 mile.

From a junction of the old and new routes, at Station 291 + 40 on the new route, northerly, to another junction of the old and new routes, at Station 312 + 36 on the new route, a distance of approximately 0.401 mile.

From a junction of the old and new routes, at Station 340 + 00 on the new route, northerly, to the intersection of the old route of State Highway 07 and State Highway 21, a distance of approxi­ mately 0.362 mile.

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55027 Con inued — August 31, 1964 NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED BY THE COMMISSION, that the designation of the above described sections of State Highway 87 be and are hereby cancelled; and FURTHER, that the State Highway Engineer be and is hereby directed to notify Sabine County of this Commission action.

WHEREAS, in SCURRY COUNTY, U. S. HIGHWAY 84 has been completed on new location at the City of Snyder; and

WHEREAS, it would be of benefit to the traveling public to retain the old location of U. S. Highway 84 on the State Highway System; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that the old location of U. S. Highway 84, from the new location of U. S. Highway 84 southeast of the City of Snyder to the new location of U. S. Highway 84 northwest of the City of Snyder, be retained on the State Highway System as a Toop, and be marked as a Business Route for U. S. Highway 84.

It is understood that, within the City of Snyder, this Toop will be eligible for normal maintenance as a State maintained Loop in accordanc with policies of the Department, but the State does not obligate itself hereby to participate in its reconstruction or major improvement.

WHEREAS, in WILLIAMSON COUNTY all highways serving the City of Taylor passing through the downtown business district and in­ creased traffic volumes have created a very unsatisfactory traffic situation on both local and through traffic; and,

WHEREAS, this situation was recognized as early as 1956 at which time a study was authorized by Commission Minute No. 39717, but the plan developed by the Highway Department was not acceptable to the local governments at that time.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that the State Highway Enginea||r review the previous plan and make such engineering and traffic studies as required to establish an adeguate plan for the future arrangement and development of all State Highway routes in and through the City of Taylor, which plan will provide for the ultimate highway needs in this area.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that upon completion of the plan it be submitted to the City of Taylor and Williamson County and if acceptable the plan will be the basis for making location surveys, determining right of way requirements and holding public hearings for the various increments of the work as authorized by the State Highway Engineer.

September 1, 1964 In BASTROP COUNTY a FARM TO MARKET ROAD is hereby desig­ nated extending from State Highway 95 north of Bastrop east and northeast to Take Bastrop, a distance of approximately 2.8 miles, subject to the condition that Bastrop County will furnish all required right, of way clear of obstructions and free of cost to the State.

At such time as the County shall accept the provision of this Order and agree to the furnishing of the required right of way, the State Highway Engineer is directed to proceed with the engineering development and construction of the project in the most feasible and economical manner, at an estimated cost of $84,100.00, financing the cost in the 1965 Texas Farm to Market Road Program.

This Order is subject to acceptance by the County and if not accepted within 90 days of the date hereof, the action herein contained shall be automatically canceled. yi.*?

September 1, 1964

55031 WHEREAS, the Texas Highway Department entered into a contract Claims with Gulf Bitulithic Company and Texas Bitulithic Company for the con­ struction of 1.335 miles of INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 610 in HARRIS COUNTY based on their low bid of $3,113, 090.93, Project 1-610-7(80)014;

WHEREAS, after satisfactory completion of the contract the contractors filed a claim with the Department in the amount of $220,760.40 consisting of four items as follows: (1) Alleged work re­ quired to be done but for which no payment was allowed $17,614.57; (2) Alleged additional quantities of Common Road Excavation for which no I payment was allowed $20,776.60; (3) Price increase on Common Road Ex­ cavation in excess of 540, 000 cubic yards $144,369.23; (4) Tiquidated damages withheld $30,000.00 (100 days at $300.00 per day); and WHEREAS, after extended study of this claim by the Claims Committee and after detailed explanations by the Department engineers in charge of the work and after conference between the contractors and the Claims Committee, no justification could be found for the payment of items (1) (2) (3) of the claim, and it is recommended by the Claims Committee and concurred in by the applicable engineers in charge of the work that they be denied; and

WHEREAS, realizing the complex nature of the work performed, adverse weather conditions, overrun in certain items of work, and other factors, it is the recommendation of the Claims Committee that payment of item (4), liguidated damages withheld in the amount of $30,000.00, be conditionally approved;

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED by the State Highway Com­ mission that items (1) (2) (3) of the claim as stated above be denied and that a 100 day extension in time and payment of item (4), liguidated damages withheld in the amount of $30, 000.00, is hereby approved only upon the condition that its acceptance by the contractors shall relieve the Department from any further claims by the contractors for the construction I of said project or for any items of whatever nature related thereto. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that upon acceptance of the above con­ ditions by the contractors a revised final estimate be prepared to implemen this payment of $30,000.00, liguidated damages withheld, to the con­ tractors . IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if after the expiration of 90 days from the date hereof the contractors have not accepted the above condition for payment as signified by the execution of the release form tendered by the Department this Order be automatically cancelled.

55032 In HIDALGO COUNTY on U. S. HIGHWAY S3 in Mercedes from the DCG North Floodway, east a distance of approximately 1.7 miles, the State Highway Engineer is directed to proceed in the most feasible and economi­ cal manner with the construction necessary to complete the main Express­ way lanes at an estimated cost of $700, 000.00, financing the cost in the 1965-1966 Consolidated Highway Program.

55033 WHEREAS, a delegation representing the Alamo Highway- D-8 Association and composed of public officials and members of that associa­ tion appeared before the Highway Commission and reguested compilation I of a report covering a route starting at Texarkana, to Marshall on U. S. Highway 59, to Henderson on State Highway 43 and to Round Rock on U. S Highway 79 with this report to include a schedule of improvements planned to serve the future traffic needs; and,

WHEREAS, the importance of adequate facilities to meet the needs of traffic in this area and along a route from Texarkana to San Antonio is recognized. (Continued on next page) 233

September 1, 1964 55033 Con inued — NOW, THEREFORE, the State Highway Engineer is directed to proceed with such engineering, economic and traffic studies as may be required to determine the traffic needs and to establish an adequate and acceptable plan for the future development and arrangement of this high­ way route and to report back to the Highway Commission with recommenda­ tions as to such improvements that may be necessary to provide for the safe and expeditious movement of anticipated future traffic and the proper seguence of development by increments.

WHEREAS, the 58th Legislature by enactment of House Bill No. 86, the General Appropiation Bill modified the Position Classification System for the monthly employees of the State which amounted to a merit increase for classified employees, and

WHEREAS, it is the Highway Commission's Policy to set the maximum limit of pay rates for hourly employees of the Highway Depart­ ment, and WHEREAS, in order to grant a merit pay raise for the hourly employees which is comparable to the merit pay raise provided by House Bill No. 86 for the monthly employees it is necessary that the maximum limits of hourly pay rates be changed,

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that the wage brackets for hourly employees be changed as follows:

Hourly Rates Effective Title Present Hourly Rates September 1, 1964 Skilled Laborer $1.86 to $2.25 $1.93 to $2.35 Semi-Skilled Laborer $1.41 to $1.85 $1.46 to $1.92 Common Laborer $1.00 to $1.40 $1.00 to $1.45

In GAINES COUNTY, on bids received August 19, 1964, contract for construction of grading, structures, flexible base and one course sur­ face treatment from 1. 0 mile south of Seagraves to 0.25 mile north of Seminole, a distance of 14.709 miles on U. S. HIGHWAYS 62 and 305, Control C 228-2-13, is awarded to Henry L. Stafford, Lubbock, Texas, for $520,144.25, which is the lowest and best bid.

In GALVESTON COUNTY on STATE HIGHWAY 3, IT IS ORDERED that the time for acceptance of Minute Order 547 07 by the City of League City be and is hereby extended an additional thirty days.

WHEREAS, in PECOS COUNTY on FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1053, Pecos County has requested assistance in the widening of pavement in­ cluding incidental items thereto from 0.14 mile south of Farm to Market Road 11 in Imperial, south a distance of approximately 0.36 mile;

NOW, THEREFORE, the following action is hereby taken:

Pecos County will provide for the immediate construction of con­ tinuous curb and gutter, utility adjustments, storm sewers, etc., all as may be necessary for a complete project with the exception of pavement widening, and will assume responsibility for the construction of driveways and sidewalks should they be deemed necessary now or in the future.

The Texas Highway Department, after the County has fulfilled its responsibilities, will provide for widening pavement and its support and maintenance within these limits.

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September 1, 1964 55037 Con inued — Upon acceptance of the provisions of this Order by the appropriatf officials of Pecos County, the State Highway Engineer is directed to pro­ ceed with the development of plans for construction and after the County has fulfilled its responsibilities proceed with construction in the most feasible and economical manner in conjunction with the work presently authorized in the 1964 Farm to Market Road Improvement Program.

It is understood that the County may discharge its construction obligations as outlined herein in any manner as they may elect. In the event the County desires the State to include their portion of the work in the State's construction contract, the State Highway Engineer is hereby authorized to enter into agreement with the County for such work and its cost as may be agreed upon.

This Order shall become operative upon acceptance by Pecos County and if not accepted within 90 days of the date hereof, the action herein contained shall be automatically canceled.

WHEREAS, in JIM HOGG COUNTY on FARM TO MARKET ROAD 496 and STATE HIGHWAY 359, Jim Hogg County has requested assistance in the widening of pavement including incidental items thereto in the Com­ munity of Hebbronville extending from Beasley Street to Viggie Street on Farm to Market Road 496 and from Viggie Street to Santa Clara Street on State Highway 359, a net length of approximately 0.6 mile; NOW, THEREFORE, the following action is hereby taken:

Jim Hogg County will provide all necessary right of way clear of obstructions and will provide for the immediate construction of continuous curb and gutter, utility adjustments, storm sewers, etc., all as may be necessary for a complete project with the exception of pavement widening, and will assume responsibility for the construction of driveways and sidewalks should they be deemed necessary now or in the future.

The Texas Highway Department, after the County has fulfilled its responsibilities, will provide for widening pavement and its support and maintenance within these limits at an estimated cost of $39,800.00.

Upon acceptance of the provisions of this Order by the appropriate officials of Jim Hogg County, the State Highway Engineer is directed to proceed with the development of plans for construction and after the Count; has fulfilled its responsibilities proceed with construction in the most feasible and economical manner in conjunction with work presently au­ thorized on Farm to Market Road 496 in the 1964 Texas Farm to Market Road Program.

It is understood that the County may discharge its construction obligations as outlined herein in any manner as they may elect. In the event the County desires the State to include their portion of the work in the State's construction contract, the State Highway Engineer is hereby authorized to enter into agreement with the County for such work and its cost as may be agreed upon.

This Order shall become operative upon acceptance by Jim Hogg County and if not accepted within 90 days of the date hereof, the action herein contained shall be automatically canceled.

In ORANGE COUNTY on STATE HIGHWAY 87, IT IS ORDERED that the time for acceptance of Minute Order 547 24 be and is hereby extended an additional thirty days. ^7 ^ ^^^^

8ontom06r 1, 1964

toCCMANCH^CClll^. lT18CRD^R^Dthattho loH 86rll^droad8 1^ d68lO^^ condition that Comanche Connty will fnrnish all regnlred right of way clear of ohstructions and free of cost to the Stoto: Rrom end of Parm to Market Road 1476, west of Proctor, north­ west to Parm to Market Road 1496, a distance of approximately 1.0 mile.

Prom end ot Rarm to Market Road 1496, southwest a distance of approximately 0.3 mile.

Prom State Highway 16 near Vandyke east and sonth to 11. S. Highway 67 noar Hasso, a distance of approximately 6.3 miles.

At snch time as the Connty shall accept the provision of this C^dor andagroo totoo torntohlngoltl^ Highway Engineer is directed to proceed with the engineering development and oonslmollon ol the projects In the most leasihle and economical manner, at an estimated cost ot $12,000.00, financing the cost In the 1965 Texas Parm to Market Road Program, and to assume the roads for State maintenance.

This Crder is snhject to acceptance hy the Connty and It not accepted within 90 cays ot the date hereot, the action herein contained shall he automatically canceled.

to L1188CCKCC111^ on 11. 8. HIGHWAY 84, tho 8tato Highway Engineer Is directed to proceed in the most teaslhle and economical manner with the constrnction of an Interchange with Parm to Market Road 400 sonth ot Slaton, at an estimated cost ot $340,000.00, financing the cost to the 1966-1966 Consolidated Highway Program.

in TAMAR CCUNTyaFARMTC MARKET RCAD is bereby desig­ nated extending from FarmtoMarket Road 79 nearHopewellwest toEarm toMarket Road 38, adistance of approximately 4,4 miles, subject to the conditionthat Tamar County will furnlshall reguired rigbtof way clear of obstructions andfree ofoosttothe State, Atsucbtime asthe County shaiiaccept theproyisionof this Crderandagree to thefurnlshlngof theregulred rightof way, the State HighwayEngineer isdirectedtoproceed withthe engineeringdeyelopment andoonstruotionof the project tnthe most feasible andeoonomioai manner, atanestimatedoostof $123,080,00, andto assume the road for State maintenance uponoompletlonof theconstructionhereinauthorized, This Crder is subject to acceptanceby the County and if not aooeptedwithinOOdays ofthedate hereof, the aotionhereinoontained sbaiibe automaticaiiy canceled,

InHCRKlNSCCUNTyaFARMTC MARKET RCAD is hereby desig- nated extending from endof Farmto Market Road 1530atTira, east and southtoFarmtoMarketRoad71atNelta, adistanceof approximately^,3 mlTes, subjecttothe conditionthat Flopkins County willfurnishall re­ guired right of way clear of obstructions andfree ofoosttothe State, At suohtime asthe County shaiiaccept the provision ofthis Crder andagree totbe furnishing of theregulred rightof way, the State HigbwayEngineer is directedtoproceedwiththe engineeringdeyeiopment andoonstruotionof the project inthe most feasible andeoonomioai manner, atanestimatedoostof $100, 000,00, andto assumetberoad for State maintenance uponoompletlonof the construction berein authorized.

This Order is subject to acceptance by the County and if not accepted within 90 days of the date hereof, the action herein contained shall be automatically cancelled. 236

September 1, 1964

55044 IT IS ORDERED that the Regular Meeting of the State Highway Commission be closed at 4:30 P.M., September 1, 1964.

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I hereby certify that the above and foregoing pages constitute the full, true and correct record of all proceedings and official orders of the State Highway Commission at its Six Hundred and Thirteenth Meeting, a Regular Meeting, held in Austin, Texas, on August 31 and September I, 1964. /2.y Chief Minute Clerk State Highway Department of Texas