Seal coat on FM 563.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) a formula grant of $303,448.09 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on August 7, 2025. The award funds a seal coat project on FM 563 in Texas, extending 1.4 miles south of US 90 to 0.11 miles north of FM 770, with work scheduled for 2026. Seal coating represents a pavement preservation activity that extends the functional life of existing roadway surfaces through the application of a protective treatment.

The Highway Planning and Construction program provides federal financial assistance to states for construction, preservation, and improvement of highways and related transportation infrastructure. As the designated state transportation agency for Texas, TxDOT administers this formula-funded project in coordination with FHWA oversight, consistent with the established federal-aid highway program process wherein state departments of transportation select projects based on local priorities and infrastructure needs. This award exemplifies the ongoing maintenance and preservation activities that constitute a significant portion of FHWA funding allocations to state transportation departments across the nation.

Project description

FM 563 from 1.4 miles south of US 90 to 0.11 miles north of FM 770; 2026 seal coat.