Williams backs land swap between Ford Hood, Cove

U.S. Rep. Roger Williams’ authorization of a “land exchange” between Fort Hood and Copperas Cove was included in the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act, according to a release from Williams’ office.
“I am pleased that my authorization was included in one of the most important pieces of legislation of the year,” said Williams, R–Austin, in the release. “This legal framework will enhance Fort Hood’s efforts to train the greatest Army in the world and provide Copperas Cove with the tools it needs for economic development.”

The bill, which was authored at the requests of Fort Hood and Copperas Cove, specifies that approximately 437 acres at Fort Hood will be transferred over to the City of Copperas Cove, which, in turn, will allow Fort Hood to acquire land equal to fair market value. According to the bill, the exact size of the land is to be determined by surveys approved by the secretary of the Army.