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Tool City Hall Addition
701 N. Tool Dr., Tool, TX, 75143
Tool City Hall Addition is a additions to existing building project at 701 N. Tool Dr., Tool, in Henderson County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Mar 2025). The project has an estimated value of $750K across about 3,600 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $750K
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- Reported floor area
- 3,600 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $208/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 6 months
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📰About Tool City Hall Addition
The City of Tool completed a 3,600-square-foot addition to its existing municipal building at 701 N. Tool Dr. in Tool, Texas. This expansion, filed as the Tool City Hall Addition, added office space including a lobby, breakroom, restroom, and conference room. The project passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in March 2025, confirming that construction is complete.
Project Scope and Cost
The total estimated cost for the addition was $750,000. This figure places the project above the median estimated cost of $592,500 for similar additions to existing buildings in Henderson County. The cost per square foot was $208, which is above the county median of $101 per square foot for this project type. The scheduled build window was 166 days, a duration close to the county median of 185 days for comparable filings.
Paul E. Canup Architect served as the design firm of record for the project. Ernesto Sarabia was the registered accessibility specialist. The City of Tool, as the owner of record, utilized public funds for this development. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in November 2024, shortly after the scheduled construction start date of September 2024.
Local Context and Ownership
The City of Tool has two other TDLR-registered projects totaling $1,855,000. These include the Tool Maintenance Barn, valued at $500,000, and the Tool City Park, valued at $1,355,000. The latter project is closed, while the maintenance barn is registered. Other nearby registered projects in the area include Kemp High School, Kemp ISD Ag shop, and Tool Cedar Trails.
The project is located in ZIP code 75143, which has a population of about 14,676 people according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this area is $68,996, and the median owner-occupied home value is $173,200. The Henderson County unemployment rate was 4.9 percent in August 2026, which is lower than a year earlier. This context helps situate the municipal investment within the broader economic landscape of the region.
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Tool City Hall Addition is a Additions to Existing Building project located at 701 N. Tool Dr., Tool, TX 75143 in Tool, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $750K covering 3,600 sq ft. City of Tool is the property owner and Paul E. Canup Architect is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on November 15, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Tool City Hall addition finished?
Yes, the project passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in March 2025. The construction is complete, and the building has met all required accessibility standards for the addition.
Who designed the new city hall offices?
Paul E. Canup Architect was the design firm of record. Ernesto Sarabia served as the registered accessibility specialist for the project filed by the City of Tool.
How much did the city hall expansion cost?
The estimated cost was $750,000. This is above the Henderson County median of $592,500 for similar additions, with a cost per square foot of $208.
What spaces were added to Tool City Hall?
The addition includes approximately 3,600 square feet of office space. Specific rooms added include a lobby, breakroom, restroom, and conference room.
What is Tool City Hall Addition?
Tool City Hall Addition is a additions to existing building project at 701 N. Tool Dr. in Tool, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Approx. 3,600 sf of city hall offices, including lobby, breakroom, restroom, conference room
Is Tool City Hall Addition open in Tool?
Construction on Tool City Hall Addition is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Mar 2025. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is Tool City Hall Addition located?
Tool City Hall Addition is located at 701 N. Tool Dr., Tool, TX, 75143, in Henderson County.
Who is the owner or developer of Tool City Hall Addition?
City of Tool is the property owner/developer of record for Tool City Hall Addition, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Tool City Hall Addition?
Paul E. Canup Architect is the design firm of record for Tool City Hall Addition, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Tool City Hall Addition cost and how big is it?
Tool City Hall Addition has an estimated construction value of $750K and approximately 3,600 square feet (about $208/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Approx. 3,600 sf of city hall offices, including lobby, breakroom, restroom, conference room
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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701 N. Tool Dr., Tool, TX, 75143
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