Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Baileys Express Car Wash in Emory, TX
631 E. Lennon Dr., Emory, TX, 75440
Baileys Express Car Wash is a new construction project at 631 E. Lennon Dr., Emory, in Rains County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Feb 2026). The project has an estimated value of $1.9M across about 1,600 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.9M
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- Reported floor area
- 1,600 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $1.19K/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 5 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordReview complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility review.
Same day as the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordScheduled construction start · Scheduled date
A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.
165 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordScheduled completion · Scheduled date
A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.
153 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordInspection complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.
399 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordProject closed · TDLR filing
The project record was closed in TDLR.
47 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About Baileys Express Car Wash
Baileys Express Car Wash is a new 1,600-square-foot building located at 631 E. Lennon Dr. in Emory, Texas. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in January 2024 as a new construction effort. The estimated cost for this private development was $1,900,000, resulting in a computed cost of $1,188 per square foot. This figure places the project above the county median for similar new construction filings in Rains County.
James Bailey is listed as the owner and developer of record for the project. MTG Engineers served as the design firm of record, a firm that has been involved in six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $3,062,859. The registered accessibility specialist for this specific build was Misti Casandra Cunningham.
Construction began in July 2024, following the completion of plan review in January 2024. The scheduled build window was 153 days, which is shorter than the county median of 212 days for comparable projects. The filing indicated a completion date of December 2024. The project was privately funded on private land for private use, with no public funding sources listed in the TDLR records.
The final inspection for the car wash was passed in January 2026. This milestone confirmed that the structure met the necessary standards before the regulatory process concluded. The TDLR closed the project file in February 2026, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The record now reflects a status of Project Closed, indicating that all required reviews and inspections have been finalized.
Emory is a small community in Rains County with a population of about 7,480 according to U.S. Census estimates for ZIP code 75440. The median household income in this area is estimated at $64,893. The housing market is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $270,400. This new commercial development adds to the local infrastructure in a region where the unemployment rate was 4.8 percent in July 2026.
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Baileys Express Car Wash is a New Construction project located at 631 E. Lennon Dr., Emory, TX 75440 in Emory, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.9M covering 1,600 sq ft. James Bailey is the property owner and MTG Engineers is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on January 18, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baileys Express Car Wash open?
The TDLR record confirms the final inspection passed in January 2026 and the file closed in February 2026. A third-party listing on baileysexpresscarwash.com provides contact information, but the regulatory file only tracks construction completion, not daily business operations.
Who built the car wash in Emory?
James Bailey is the owner and developer of record. MTG Engineers was the design firm of record, and Misti Casandra Cunningham served as the registered accessibility specialist for the project.
How much did the car wash cost?
The estimated cost for the new construction was $1,900,000. This amount is above the median estimated cost for new construction filings in Rains County, which was $650,000.
When was the construction completed?
The final inspection was passed in January 2026. The TDLR closed the project file in February 2026, marking the end of the accessibility review process.
What is the size of the building?
The new building for the car wash is 1,600 square feet. This size is smaller than the median size of 3,950 square feet for similar projects in Rains County.
What is Baileys Express Car Wash?
Baileys Express Car Wash is a new construction project at 631 E. Lennon Dr. in Emory, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New building for car wash.
Is Baileys Express Car Wash open in Emory?
Construction on Baileys Express Car Wash is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Feb 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is Baileys Express Car Wash located?
Baileys Express Car Wash is located at 631 E. Lennon Dr., Emory, TX, 75440, in Rains County.
Who is the owner or developer of Baileys Express Car Wash?
James Bailey is the property owner/developer of record for Baileys Express Car Wash, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Baileys Express Car Wash?
MTG Engineers is the design firm of record for Baileys Express Car Wash, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Baileys Express Car Wash cost and how big is it?
Baileys Express Car Wash has an estimated construction value of $1.9M and approximately 1,600 square feet (about $1.19K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New building for car wash.
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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631 E. Lennon Dr., Emory, TX, 75440
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