It continues to skirt the eastern city limits of Austin, crossing the  SH 130 toll road before entering Manor, where it intersects  US 290. FM 973 continues north into Williamson County before reaching its northern terminus at  US 79 in Taylor.
FM 973 avoids the eastern city limits of Austin, crosses the SH 130 toll road and enters Manor, where it intersects US 290. FM 973 proceeds north into Williamson County before reaching its northern terminus at US 79 in Taylor.