Before a project is built, a study must be done to determine if it will fill a transportation need, will not negatively impact the surrounding area and fits the department's overall plan. During the study phase, potential projects are analyzed to determine if they are cost effective, while also efficiently improving mobility. Some of these projects have moved beyond the study phase and are under construction.
| Location | Project | Description |
| Central Texas | Ports-to-Plains Corridor | Examines transportation options from Laredo to Amarillo |
| South Texas | La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor | Studies possible transportation improvements between Mexico and Texas |
| South Texas | Texas-Mexico Border Crossings | Examines options to relieve congestion at Texas-Mexico border crossings |
| Statewide | US 190 and I-10 | Evaluates options for a corridor from Louisiana to El Paso |
| West Texas | West Texas Freight Rail Study | Studies the needs for freight rail in the West Texas area |
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