Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Emory Baptist Church - Family Life Center
260 Planters Street, Emory, TX, 75440
Emory Baptist Church - Family Life Center is a additions to existing building project at 260 Planters Street, Emory, in Rains County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Aug 2026). The project has an estimated value of $3.0M across about 13,636 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $3.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 13,636 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $220/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 7mo
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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The filing records completion of the accessibility review.
Same day as the preceding date shown.
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60 days after the preceding date shown.
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571 days after the preceding date shown.
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The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.
51 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Emory Baptist Church - Family Life Center
The Emory Baptist Church Family Life Center at 260 Planters Street in Emory, Texas, passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in August 2026, confirming that construction is complete. This project was filed under the name Emory Baptist Church - Family Life Center and represents a significant expansion of the existing single-level church facility in Rains County.
The scope of work involved an addition and alteration to the existing structure. The new construction incorporates a combination of pre-engineered metal building structural systems and wood stud framing, adding approximately 13,636 square feet of space. The filing also includes associated site improvements to support the expanded footprint of the facility.
Project Specifications and Design
Godwin Design Architects PLLC served as the design firm of record for this project. The estimated cost for the construction was $3,000,000, which calculates to approximately $220 per square foot. Charlene L Wilson was the registered accessibility specialist associated with the TDLR filing. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
Emory Baptist Church is the owner and developer of record. The church has one other TDLR-registered project totaling $175,000, indicating a pattern of investment in local facilities. Godwin Design Architects PLLC has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $23,875,000, ranging from school buildings to public restrooms in various Texas communities.
Third-party obituaries from Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home and Legacy.com reference the Emory Baptist Church Family Life Center as a destination for memorial contributions. These mentions confirm the community’s interest in the facility, with specific references to a building fund and the church’s address on Planters Street.
Timeline and Status
The project was registered with TDLR in October 2024, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction began in December 2024. The completion date on the filing was July 2026. The final TDLR accessibility inspection was passed in August 2026, marking the project status as Inspection Complete.
Emory is a small community in Rains County with a population of about 7,480 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 75440. The median household income is $64,893, and the median owner-occupied home value is $270,400. The Rains County unemployment rate was 4.9 percent in August 2026, according to FRED data.
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Emory Baptist Church - Family Life Center is a Additions to Existing Building project located at 260 Planters Street, Emory, TX 75440 in Emory, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $3.0M covering 13,636 sq ft. Emory Baptist Church is the property owner and Godwin Design Architects PLLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on October 17, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Family Life Center in Emory open for public use?
The TDLR record confirms the construction is complete and the final TDLR accessibility inspection was passed in August 2026. Third-party obituaries reference the facility as a destination for memorials, suggesting it is a recognized community institution, but the construction record does not specify current operating hours or public access policies.
Who designed the Emory Baptist Church Family Life Center addition?
Godwin Design Architects PLLC was the design firm of record for this project. The firm has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $23,875,000, including facilities in McLeod, Winnsboro, Mount Pleasant, Omaha, and Atlanta.
How much did the Family Life Center project cost?
The estimated cost for the project was $3,000,000. This covers the addition of approximately 13,636 square feet, resulting in a cost of about $220 per square foot. The project is privately funded.
When did construction on the Family Life Center begin and end?
Construction began in December 2024. The completion date on the filing was July 2026, and the final TDLR accessibility inspection was passed in August 2026, marking the project as Inspection Complete.
Where is the Emory Baptist Church Family Life Center located?
The facility is located at 260 Planters Street in Emory, Texas, 75440. It is situated in Rains County and is a single-level church building with a new addition of approximately 13,636 square feet.
What is Emory Baptist Church - Family Life Center?
Emory Baptist Church - Family Life Center is a additions to existing building project at 260 Planters Street in Emory, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: An addition and alteration to a single level church designed with a combination of a pre-engineered metal building structural system and wood stud framing incorporating approximately 13,636 square feet as well as associated site improvem…
Is Emory Baptist Church - Family Life Center open in Emory?
Construction on Emory Baptist Church - Family Life Center is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Aug 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is Emory Baptist Church - Family Life Center located?
Emory Baptist Church - Family Life Center is located at 260 Planters Street, Emory, TX, 75440, in Rains County.
Who is the owner or developer of Emory Baptist Church - Family Life Center?
Emory Baptist Church is the property owner/developer of record for Emory Baptist Church - Family Life Center, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Emory Baptist Church - Family Life Center?
Godwin Design Architects PLLC is the design firm of record for Emory Baptist Church - Family Life Center, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Emory Baptist Church - Family Life Center cost and how big is it?
Emory Baptist Church - Family Life Center has an estimated construction value of $3.0M and approximately 13,636 square feet (about $220/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
An addition and alteration to a single level church designed with a combination of a pre-engineered metal building structural system and wood stud framing incorporating approximately 13,636 square feet as well as associated site improvements.
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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260 Planters Street, Emory, TX, 75440
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