Cash America in Stephenville, TX

Cash America is a new 4,400 sq ft pre-engineered metal building located at 2330 W Washington Street in Stephenville, Texas. The project, filed under the name Cash America - Stephenville, TX, is a privately funded construction effort owned by Pawn TX, Inc. The estimated cost for this build is $1,500,000, which calculates to $341 per square foot.

The construction timeline began in April 2025, following plan review completion in March 2025. The filing indicated a scheduled completion date of April 2026. In May 2026, the final inspection was passed, confirming the structure met required standards. TDLR closed the project file in September 2026, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.

Design and Regional Context

Franz Architects served as the design firm of record for the project. Landy Perkins is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. This development is one of 146 new construction projects registered in Erath County over the last two years. The $1,500,000 cost is above the county median of $1,000,000 for similar filings. The $341 per square foot cost is also above the county median of $191 per square foot.

Pawn TX, Inc. has one other TDLR-registered project in the state: First Cash in Waxahachie, with an estimated cost of $1,500,000. Franz Architects has been involved in six other registered projects totaling $5,727,530, including locations in Fort Worth, Haltom City, San Antonio, and Austin.

Local Area Profile

The Stephenville area (ZIP 76401) has a population of about 30,873 residents according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates. The median household income in this area is $60,864, and the median owner-occupied home value is $252,000. Housing in the area is mostly owner-occupied. Nearby businesses include Sherwin-Williams, Anytime Fitness, and Baxter Pack & Ship. The Erath County unemployment rate was 4.3 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.