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IDEA HENRY in Midland, TX
BRIARWOOD AVENUE MIDLAND, TX, Midland, TX, 79701
IDEA HENRY is a new construction project at BRIARWOOD AVENUE MIDLAND, TX, Midland, in Midland 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 $35.0M across about 92,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $35.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 92,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $380/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 2mo
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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.
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31 days after the preceding date shown.
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427 days after the preceding date shown.
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The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.
31 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About IDEA HENRY
Idea Henry, a new 92,000 sq ft school facility, is located at Briarwood Avenue in Midland, Texas. The project is registered with TDLR as new construction for Idea Public Schools, with an estimated cost of $35,000,000. The building passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in August 2026, confirming that the construction phase is complete.
The scheduled build window for this project was 427 days, which is longer than the county median of 243 days for similar new construction filings in Midland County. The estimated cost per square foot is $380, a figure above the county median of $167. This places the project in the top quarter of estimated costs among 822 new construction filings in the county over the last 24 months.
Idea Public Schools is the owner of record and has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $53,650,000. These include IDEA Public Schools Brownsville, IDEA A. W. Brown in Dallas, and Idea Toros College Prep in Edinburg. The Henry campus fits within the school district’s broader expansion across Texas, with several other sites already in various stages of review or closure.
Construction Timeline and Status
Plan review was completed in April 2025, and construction start was filed for May 2025. The completion date on the filing was July 2026. The final inspection passed in August 2026, and the TDLR status is listed as Inspection Complete. This indicates the physical construction and accessibility compliance checks have been finalized.
Local coverage from mrt.com described the new IDEA Henry campus as opening in Midland in 2026, with plans to expand to a full K-12 program. A Facebook post by ideapublicschools stated that the newest campus would open in August 2026 for the 2026 school year. These third-party reports align with the TDLR record showing the inspection passed in August 2026.
Area Context
The site is situated in ZIP code 79701, which has a population of about 27,678 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this ZIP code is $57,679, and the median owner-occupied home value is $204,000. Nearby businesses include The Palms at Briarwood Apartment Homes, GameStop, and Jack N Jill Donut Shop. Midland County’s unemployment rate was 3.6 percent in June 2026, higher than a year earlier.
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IDEA HENRY is a New Construction project located at BRIARWOOD AVENUE MIDLAND, TX, Midland, TX 79701 in Midland, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $35.0M covering 92,000 sq ft. IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on April 4, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Idea Henry open?
The TDLR record shows the final TDLR accessibility inspection passed in August 2026. A Facebook post by ideapublicschools reported the campus would open in August 2026 for the 2026 school year.
What is the size of the Idea Henry building?
The new construction school is 92,000 sq ft. The estimated cost is $35,000,000, resulting in $380 per square foot.
Who is the owner of Idea Henry?
The owner of record is Idea Public Schools. They have six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $53,650,000.
When did construction start?
Construction start was filed for May 2025. Plan review was completed in April 2025.
What is the TDLR status?
The TDLR status is Inspection Complete. The final TDLR accessibility inspection passed in August 2026.
What is IDEA HENRY?
IDEA HENRY is a new construction project at BRIARWOOD AVENUE MIDLAND, TX in Midland, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New construction school
Is IDEA HENRY open in Midland?
Construction on IDEA HENRY 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 IDEA HENRY located?
IDEA HENRY is located at BRIARWOOD AVENUE MIDLAND, TX, Midland, TX, 79701, in Midland County.
Who is the owner or developer of IDEA HENRY?
IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the property owner/developer of record for IDEA HENRY, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does IDEA HENRY cost and how big is it?
IDEA HENRY has an estimated construction value of $35.0M and approximately 92,000 square feet (about $380/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New construction school
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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BRIARWOOD AVENUE MIDLAND, TX, Midland, TX, 79701
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