Wiliis ISD Transportation Center in Willis, TX

The Wiliis ISD Transportation Center is a new 29,587 sq ft facility located at 17980 North Highway 75 in Willis. This project in Montgomery County has an estimated cost of $16,000,000, resulting in a cost of $541 per square foot. The owner of record is Willis Independant School District, with VLK serving as the design firm and William T Winning listed as the registered accessibility specialist.

TDLR completed plan review for the Wiliis ISD Transportation Center in May 2025. Construction was scheduled to begin in July 2025, with a planned completion date of July 2026. Although that scheduled end date has passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Consequently, the current physical state of the site is not confirmed in the public record, and no final occupancy status is established by the filing.

Project Scale and Context

The Wiliis ISD Transportation Center represents a significant investment for the district, with a cost that places it in the top quarter of new construction filings in Montgomery County. The estimated cost exceeds the county median of $800,000 for similar registrations. The scheduled build window of 370 days is longer than the county median of 213 days, reflecting the complexity of the facility. The $541 per square foot cost is also above the county median of $100 per square foot for new construction projects.

VLK, the design firm for this project, has been involved in several other high-profile educational and institutional projects. Their portfolio includes the Terrell High School project valued at $99,410,000 and the Clear Lake City Elementary School at $2,240,693. These engagements demonstrate the firm's experience with large-scale school district infrastructure. The Willis ISD project aligns with these larger educational developments in terms of design oversight and regulatory compliance.

The site is located in ZIP code 77378, an area with a population of approximately 17,576 residents. Median household income in this Census area is estimated at $68,595, with a median owner-occupied home value of $177,900. This location detail is relevant for construction planning and long-term site stability. The use of public funds and land underscores the project's role in public infrastructure within Montgomery County.

With the scheduled completion date now past and no final inspection recorded, the project remains in a transitional phase within the TDLR system. The registration status is listed as Review Complete, but this refers to the initial plan approval rather than final construction verification. Stakeholders and community members should note that the public record does not yet confirm the facility is ready for use or fully operational. The absence of a final inspection record means that the specific timeline for remaining work or potential delays is not detailed in the available filing data.