Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
CBA in Abilene, TX
6601 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX, 79601
CBA is a new construction project at 6601 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, in Taylor County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Sep 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $1.0M across about 6,556 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 6,556 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $153/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1 year
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365 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About CBA
Christian Brothers Automotive is building a new 6,556 sq ft commercial facility at 6601 Buffalo Gap Rd in Abilene. The project, filed as CBA Abilene TX, is a complete new construction for an automotive repair shop with an estimated cost of $1,000,000. This places the project's cost above the Taylor County median for similar new construction filings, which stands at $850,000.
The building was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in April 2025. The filing lists a construction start date of September 2025 and a target completion date of September 2026. Icon Architects, Inc. serves as the design firm of record, and Ernesto Sarabia is the registered accessibility specialist.
Project Status and Scope
The public record indicates that no plan review or inspection has been recorded since the initial registration. Therefore, whether the project proceeded to construction or finished by the September 2026 target is not confirmed in the TDLR data. The filing describes the scope as a new complete commercial building for an automotive repair shop, privately funded on private land for private use.
Christian Brothers Automotive has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $4,450,000, including locations in Plano, San Antonio, Melissa, Tomball, and Lumberton. Icon Architects, Inc. has worked on six other registered projects totaling $6,400,000, including facilities for Christian Brothers Automotive in Hudson Oaks, Midlothian, and Boerne, as well as a Caliber Collision location in Humble. This pattern suggests a consistent use of the design firm for the franchise's expansion projects.
Local coverage from bigcountryhomepage.com reported that the Abilene City Council approved a zoning change for the auto shop on the 6600 block of Buffalo Gap Road. The same source noted that Christian Brothers Automotive describes itself as a highly rated, faith-based automotive franchise. The surrounding area, according to U.S. Census estimates for ZIP code 79601, has a population of about 26,917 and a median household income of $54,515.
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CBA is a New Construction project located at 6601 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX 79601 in Abilene, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.0M covering 6,556 sq ft. Christian Brothers Automotive is the property owner and Icon Architects, Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 14, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Christian Brothers Automotive shop in Abilene open?
The TDLR record does not confirm the business is open. It shows a target completion date of September 2026, but no plan review or inspection has been recorded to verify construction progress.
Where is the new Christian Brothers Automotive location in Abilene?
The project is located at 6601 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX 79601. It is a new construction project in Taylor County with a total area of 6,556 sq ft.
Who is the architect for the Abilene project?
Icon Architects, Inc. is listed as the design firm of record for the project. Ernesto Sarabia is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the TDLR filing.
What is the estimated cost of the new shop?
The estimated cost for the new 6,556 sq ft building is $1,000,000. This is above the Taylor County median estimated cost of $850,000 for similar new construction filings.
When was the project registered with TDLR?
The project was registered with TDLR in April 2025. The filing lists a construction start date of September 2025 and a scheduled completion date of September 2026.
What is CBA?
CBA is a new construction project at 6601 Buffalo Gap Rd in Abilene, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New complete commercial building for an automotive repair shop.
Is CBA open in Abilene?
CBA was scheduled to finish construction in Sep 2026 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is CBA located?
CBA is located at 6601 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX, 79601, in Taylor County.
Who is the owner or developer of CBA?
Christian Brothers Automotive is the property owner/developer of record for CBA, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for CBA?
Icon Architects, Inc. is the design firm of record for CBA, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does CBA cost and how big is it?
CBA has an estimated construction value of $1.0M and approximately 6,556 square feet (about $153/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New complete commercial building for an automotive repair shop.
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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6601 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX, 79601
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