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Chamber County Justice Center
404 Washington Avenue, Anahuac, TX, 77514
Chamber County Justice Center is a new construction project at 404 Washington Avenue, Anahuac, in Chambers County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Mar 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $163.6M across about 97,488 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $163.6M
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- Reported floor area
- 97,488 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $1.68K/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 2y 6mo
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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46 days after the preceding date shown.
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912 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Chamber County Justice Center
The Courthouse/LEC project, formally filed as the Chamber County Justice Center, is a new construction development in Anahuac, TX. Located at 404 Washington Avenue in Chambers County, the facility is valued at $163,600,000. The scope includes a three-story courthouse with four courts, a two-story Law Enforcement Center, and a 336-bed county jail. The overall site development covers approximately 203,250 square feet, while the building footprint is 97,488 square feet.
Sheriff Brian Hawthorne is the owner of record for this facility. Hellmuth, Obata & Kassbaum, Inc. serves as the design firm. Jeromy G Murphy is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the project. TDLR registered the project in August 2023, and plan review finished that same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in October 2023, with a target completion date of March 2026.
Project Scale and Cost
The estimated cost per square foot is $1,678. This figure places the project above the median cost for new construction filings in Chambers County. The scheduled build window of 912 days is longer than the county median of 304 days. The project involves public funds and public land.
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The completion date listed on the filing has passed, but the public record does not confirm that construction is finished. The project status remains Review Complete with TDLR.
Local Context
Anahuac is in Chambers County, where the unemployment rate was 5.5 percent in July 2026. The ZIP code 77514 has a population of about 5,213 and a median household income of $73,500. Sheriff Brian Hawthorne has two other TDLR-registered projects, including a women's temporary dormitory in Anahuac. This courthouse project is significantly larger and more expensive than the median new construction filing in the county.
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Chamber County Justice Center is a New Construction project located at 404 Washington Avenue, Anahuac, TX 77514 in Anahuac, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $163.6M covering 97,488 sq ft. Sheriff Brian Hawthorne is the property owner and Hellmuth, Obata & Kassbaum, Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on August 16, 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total cost of the Anahuac courthouse project?
The estimated cost for the Courthouse/LEC project is $163,600,000. This includes the courthouse, law enforcement center, jail, and site development. The cost per square foot is $1,678.
Is the Anahuac courthouse open to the public?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The completion date has passed, but there is no public confirmation that the building is open or operating.
Who is building the courthouse in Anahuac?
Sheriff Brian Hawthorne is the owner of record. Hellmuth, Obata & Kassbaum, Inc. is the design firm. Jeromy G Murphy is the registered accessibility specialist for the project.
How large is the new Anahuac justice center?
The overall site development is approximately 203,250 square feet. The building footprint is 97,488 square feet. It includes a three-story courthouse, a two-story law enforcement center, and a 336-bed jail.
When was the Anahuac courthouse project registered with TDLR?
The project was registered with TDLR in August 2023. Plan review was completed in August 2023. Construction was scheduled to start in October 2023 and finish in March 2026.
What is Chamber County Justice Center?
Chamber County Justice Center is a new construction project at 404 Washington Avenue in Anahuac, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New construction of overall campus site development approx. 203,250 square feet with a new 3 story Courthouse with 4 Courts and a connecting 2 story Law Enforcement Center and a new 336-bed County Jail and site related surface Parking.
Is Chamber County Justice Center open in Anahuac?
Chamber County Justice Center was scheduled to finish construction in Mar 2026 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is Chamber County Justice Center located?
Chamber County Justice Center is located at 404 Washington Avenue, Anahuac, TX, 77514, in Chambers County.
Who is the owner or developer of Chamber County Justice Center?
Sheriff Brian Hawthorne is the property owner/developer of record for Chamber County Justice Center, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Chamber County Justice Center?
Hellmuth, Obata & Kassbaum, Inc. is the design firm of record for Chamber County Justice Center, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Chamber County Justice Center cost and how big is it?
Chamber County Justice Center has an estimated construction value of $163.6M and approximately 97,488 square feet (about $1.68K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New construction of overall campus site development approx. 203,250 square feet with a new 3 story Courthouse with 4 Courts and a connecting 2 story Law Enforcement Center and a new 336-bed County Jail and site related surface Parking.
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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404 Washington Avenue, Anahuac, TX, 77514
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