Project intelligenceTDLR TABS2024025598Renovation/Alteration
Funding type

This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

FFB Operations in Abilene, TX

3950 John Knox Drive, Abilene, TX, 79606

Construction complete · Jan 2025Project Closed

FFB Operations is a renovation/alteration project at 3950 John Knox Drive, Abilene, in Taylor County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Jan 2025). The project has an estimated value of $650K across about 3,200 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$650K
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Reported floor area
3,200 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$203/sqft
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Scheduled duration
5 months
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Aug 15, 2024158 days across supplied datesJan 20, 2025

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  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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  2. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    5 days after the preceding date shown.

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  3. Project closed · TDLR filing

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    153 days after the preceding date shown.

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    Same day as the preceding date shown.

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📰About FFB Operations

First Financial Bank, N.A. completed a 3,200-square-foot renovation and alteration project at 3950 John Knox Drive in Abilene. The work, filed under the name FFB Operations, involved a complete finish-out of the space. TDLR closed the project file in January 2025, marking the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.

Project Scope and Cost

The estimated cost for this private renovation was $650,000, equating to $203 per square foot. This figure is above the county median of $89 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings in Taylor County. The scheduled build window was 153 days, which is longer than the county median of 109 days for this type of work. The project was privately funded on private land for private use.

Parkhill served as the design firm of record. The registered accessibility specialist was Stephen D Macphie. The project was registered with TDLR in August 2024, with construction starting in the same month. The filing indicated a completion date of January 2025, which aligns with the closure of the TDLR file.

Location and Market Context

The site is located in the Park Central Area of Abilene, Taylor County. The surrounding area includes businesses such as IHOP, Target, and Hampton Inn Abilene. According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 79606, the population is about 29,428, with a median household income of $83,201. The median owner-occupied home value in the area is $248,500.

Parkhill has been involved in six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $24,590,000. These include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Mexia and the Meacham Airport Terminal Building in Fort Worth. Other registered projects in the same area include Walmart Store 535 and Journeys / Mall of Abilene, both undergoing renovation or alteration.

Taylor County unemployment rate (FRED, August 2026) was 3.7 percent, lower than a year earlier. The project status is officially closed, indicating the accessibility review process has concluded. No further construction milestones are recorded in the TDLR filing after the January 2025 closure.

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Project has been completed and closed

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FFB Operations is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 3950 John Knox Drive, Abilene, TX 79606 in Abilene, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $650K covering 3,200 sq ft. First Financial Bank, N.A. is the property owner and Parkhill is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on August 15, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the First Financial Bank renovation complete?

Yes, TDLR closed the project file in January 2025. This marks the end of the accessibility review process for the 3,200-square-foot renovation at 3950 John Knox Drive.

Who designed the FFB Operations project?

Parkhill was the design firm of record. Stephen D Macphie served as the registered accessibility specialist for the project filed with TDLR.

How much did the Abilene bank renovation cost?

The estimated cost was $650,000. This works out to $203 per square foot, which is above the Taylor County median of $89 for similar renovation filings.

Where is the FFB Operations project located?

The project is at 3950 John Knox Drive in Abilene, Texas. It is situated in the Park Central Area of Taylor County.

What is FFB Operations?

FFB Operations is a renovation/alteration project at 3950 John Knox Drive in Abilene, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: 3,200 sq ft finish out

Is FFB Operations open in Abilene?

Construction on FFB Operations is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Jan 2025. The building is finished and very likely open.

Where is FFB Operations located?

FFB Operations is located at 3950 John Knox Drive, Abilene, TX, 79606, in Taylor County.

Who is the owner or developer of FFB Operations?

First Financial Bank, N.A. is the property owner/developer of record for FFB Operations, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for FFB Operations?

Parkhill is the design firm of record for FFB Operations, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does FFB Operations cost and how big is it?

FFB Operations has an estimated construction value of $650K and approximately 3,200 square feet (about $203/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

3,200 sq ft finish out

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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3950 John Knox Drive, Abilene, TX, 79606

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