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Phase III Columbaria Plaza & Crypt Field Expansion
11463 Tx-195, Killeen, TX, 76542
Phase III Columbaria Plaza & Crypt Field Expansion is a renovation/alteration project at 11463 Tx-195, Killeen, in Bell County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion May 2027. The project has an estimated value of $15.7M across about 862,488 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $15.7M
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- Reported floor area
- 862,488 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $18/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 6mo
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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109 days after the preceding date shown.
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550 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Phase III Columbaria Plaza & Crypt Field Expansion
The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen is expanding its burial crypt fields and columbaria through a 19.8-acre project valued at $15,700,000. Located at 11463 Tx-195 in Bell County, this renovation and alteration work is scheduled to finish in May 2027, with construction starting in November 2025. The Texas Veterans Land Board owns the site, and Baeza Engineering, PLLC serves as the design firm of record.
Project Scope and Scale
The filing for this Phase III Columbaria Plaza & Crypt Field Expansion describes the work as entirely within the property limits. The project covers 862,488 square feet, resulting in a cost of $18 per square foot. This figure is below the county median of $93 per square foot for similar renovation filings in Bell County. The estimated total cost places this project in the top quarter of estimated costs for its type in the region, where the median is $300,000.
Baeza Engineering, PLLC has previously worked on three other TDLR-registered projects totaling $8,237,000. These include the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi and the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene. The Texas Veterans Land Board has four other registered projects totaling $9,946,000, including sites in Corpus Christi, Abilene, and Mission. This Killeen expansion is the largest of the board's recent filings by estimated cost.
Timeline and Status
TDLR completed plan review in July 2025, and the project status is marked as Review Complete. The construction window is scheduled to last 550 days, which is longer than the county median of 120 days for similar projects. Jesus E Lardizabal is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The project involves public funds and land, reflecting its role as a state veterans cemetery expansion.
The surrounding area in ZIP code 76542 has a population of about 53,631 according to U.S. Census estimates. Median household income is $72,891, and the median owner-occupied home value is $228,500. Nearby businesses include H-E-B Fuel, Great Clips, and Papa Johns Pizza. The Bell County unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier.
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Phase III Columbaria Plaza & Crypt Field Expansion is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 11463 Tx-195, Killeen, TX 76542 in Killeen, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $15.7M covering 862,488 sq ft. Texas Veterans Land Board is the property owner and Baeza Engineering, PLLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 15, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery open?
The TDLR record shows construction is scheduled to finish in May 2027. It does not confirm that the new expansion is open to the public or that the existing cemetery is operating.
Who is building the Killeen cemetery expansion?
The Texas Veterans Land Board is the owner of record. Baeza Engineering, PLLC is the design firm, and Jesus E Lardizabal is the registered accessibility specialist for the project.
How much does the Killeen cemetery expansion cost?
The estimated cost is $15,700,000. This is above the median estimated cost for similar renovation projects in Bell County, which is $300,000.
When does construction start and end?
Construction starts in November 2025 and is scheduled to finish in May 2027. Plan review was completed in July 2025.
What is Phase III Columbaria Plaza & Crypt Field Expansion?
Phase III Columbaria Plaza & Crypt Field Expansion is a renovation/alteration project at 11463 Tx-195 in Killeen, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: 19.8 Acre Expansion to the burial crypt fields and columbaria. All proposed work is within the property limits.
Is Phase III Columbaria Plaza & Crypt Field Expansion open in Killeen?
Phase III Columbaria Plaza & Crypt Field Expansion is still under construction in Killeen, TX, with an estimated completion of May 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Phase III Columbaria Plaza & Crypt Field Expansion located?
Phase III Columbaria Plaza & Crypt Field Expansion is located at 11463 Tx-195, Killeen, TX, 76542, in Bell County.
Who is the owner or developer of Phase III Columbaria Plaza & Crypt Field Expansion?
Texas Veterans Land Board is the property owner/developer of record for Phase III Columbaria Plaza & Crypt Field Expansion, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Phase III Columbaria Plaza & Crypt Field Expansion?
Baeza Engineering, PLLC is the design firm of record for Phase III Columbaria Plaza & Crypt Field Expansion, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Phase III Columbaria Plaza & Crypt Field Expansion cost and how big is it?
Phase III Columbaria Plaza & Crypt Field Expansion has an estimated construction value of $15.7M and approximately 862,488 square feet (about $18/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
19.8 Acre Expansion to the burial crypt fields and columbaria. All proposed work is within the property limits.
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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11463 Tx-195, Killeen, TX, 76542
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