About FM 150
FM 150 Corridor Study
DHCS Involvement
The Driftwood Historical Conservation Society was created as a direct result of the FM 150 West Corridor Study. Various members of the DHCS served on the Corridor Study Citizen Advisory Panel and many members participated in Corridor Study meetings. Driftwood HCS and its committees worked closely with the Corridor Study team to provide input concerning the opinions of the Driftwood community.
FM 150 Character Plan: Final Report
From the Project Team:
After 3 years of studying the FM 150 corridor west of Arroyo Ranch to RM 12, working closely with the community, and evaluating potential options, the Hays County Commissioners Court accepted the FM 150 Character Plan: Final Report and Master Plan on October 10, 2017. The full report with appendices is available on the project webpage and can be downloaded here: www.improvefm150.com. Also available on the website is the FM 150 West Character Plan: Corridor Features and Themes Report that was produced at the end of Phase 1 in 2016.
Hays County and the FM 150 project team wish to express their gratitude to the Citizens Advisory Panel, residents and business owners of Hays County for your participation in this process. We have enjoyed meeting with everyone and hearing your input on this study. Your feedback has been instrumental in developing the Character Master Plan, which will guide the County and other local agencies in future decisions regarding the FM 150 corridor west of Arroyo Ranch to RM 12.
Click here to read the full report.
FM 150 Designated Wm B Travis Trail
In 1835 William B. Travis purchased a league of land from the Mexican Government. Travis was granted this purchase under Empresario Benjamin Rush “Ben” Milam’s effort to colonize central Texas land which included that which is now identified as being in Hays County. FM 150 West dissects this (4,428 acres) league of land approximately one mile south of Driftwood.
Travis died as a hero in 1836 in the battle of the Alamo. The property was left to his 7 year old son, Charles Edward and 5 year old daughter, Susan Isabella. Ben Milam was killed in the siege of Bexar in 1835, also as an “indomitable” Texas hero.
A local effort successfully designated FM 150 West as The William B. Travis Trail to honor this great hero who died in the battle of the Alamo.
Timeline of Events
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March 27, 2019 - DHCS Members Testify Before Senate Transportation Committee Kate Johnson Remarks to Senate Transportation Committee supporting SB 1221, [More Info]
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May 23, 2019 - both the Texas House of Representatives and Texas Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 1221 designating FM 150 West between the intersections of RR 12 and RR 3237 as the William B. Travis Heritage Trail. Read the letter of Appreciation from the DHCS Board.
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September 4, 2019 - the Driftwood/Onion Creek Valley community celebrated the designation of the Section of RM 150 W between the intersections of RR 12 and RR 3237, the William B. Travis Heritage Trail at the Hays City Store and Icehouse in Hays City Texas. [More Info]
Area Definition Signs
Seven 4' x 5' signs were designed and produced, with the first four being placed at Driftwood Core entry points. The signs are placed on private property with permission of the respective landowners. This level of participation illustrates the community's desire to preserve our dark skies and rural feel ("Starry Nights and Natural Sights").