Council discusses joint letter to TxDOT on Reeves County truck route; timeline uncertain

The Pecos City Council discussed a possible joint-entity letter to the Texas Department of Transportation supporting the Fast Track Reeves County Truck Route on Jan. 9, with staff urging a coordinated request among local governments and stakeholders.

Council requested clarification on project timing and status; staff said TxDOT is performing environmental and archeological studies and that right-of-way acquisition must follow before construction can begin. One estimate cited during the meeting placed project completion in 2031, though speakers described the schedule as subject to change depending on funding and the environmental process. "They're talking about having it complete ... I think the last date that we heard, their estimated timeline is 2031," a staff member said.

Why it matters: The truck route is a multi-jurisdictional transportation project affecting county and regional mobility and safety; speakers urged a unified letter from local entities to increase visibility and leverage political support to speed the process.

Discussion and next steps: Staff recommended coordinating with Reeves County and other entities and said a united request and in-person appearances in Austin could help accelerate outcomes. The council requested staff pursue a joint letter and coordinate a meeting with TxDOT representatives and local stakeholders; staff said it would report back in 30–60 days.

Council action: This item was discussion-only; no formal vote or resolution was recorded during the meeting.