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.
It continues to avoid 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 endpoint at US 79 in Taylor.