White Horse Christian Academy in Stephenville, TX

White Horse Christian Academy, Inc. filed a new construction project for a single-story K-12 school at 1155 Country Road 177 in Stephenville, Texas. The facility, designated as a School Building, is scheduled for completion in December 2025. The estimated cost for this 17,600 square foot structure is $3,500,000, resulting in a computed cost of $199 per square foot. This privately funded project is located on private land in Erath County and is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).

The design firm of record is Mustard Architects, which has registered six other TDLR projects totaling $7,010,000 in the region. These include the TSU Softball Concourse in Stephenville and the Frieden Amenity Center in Fredericksburg. The registered accessibility specialist for this project is Rob Roy Parnell. TDLR completed the plan review in November 2024, and the filing indicates construction was scheduled to begin in January 2025. The scheduled build window of 334 days is longer than the county median of 212 days for similar new construction filings in Erath County.

Project Status and Local Context

Although the completion date on the filing was December 2025, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The project’s estimated cost is above the county median for its type, placing it in the top quarter of recent filings. Conversely, the $199 per square foot cost is close to the county median of $196. The area profile for ZIP code 76401 indicates a population of about 30,873 and a median household income of $60,864, based on U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The housing market in this ZIP code is mostly owner-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $252,000.

Other registered projects in the immediate area include the Cowboy Corner Travel Center and the Erath County Dispatch and EOC. The White Horse Christian Academy project represents a significant new construction effort in Stephenville, distinct from renovation or alteration projects like the McDonald's USA facility or the Texas A&M AgriLife Stephenville Center Lab Addition. The private funding source ensures the project proceeds without public bond issuance, focusing on the specific educational needs of the K-12 institution.

The construction timeline aligns with standard new building practices in Erath County, where the median build window is 212 days. This project’s extended schedule reflects the complexity of a full single-story school building. The design firm’s portfolio in the region suggests a consistent approach to educational and community facilities. The accessibility specialist’s registration ensures compliance with state standards for new construction. The final inspection status remains pending in the public record, which is a standard part of the TDLR review process for new projects.