New Agriculture Facility in Childress, TX

Childress ISD is constructing a new 16,500 sq ft agriculture facility at the intersection of FM 268 and FM 2530 in Childress. The project, filed as the New Agriculture Facility, involves the demolition of several existing structures to make way for a PEMB grounds maintenance facility. TDLR completed the plan review in October 2025, and the filing indicates construction was scheduled to begin in November 2025 with a target completion date of July 2026. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.

Project Scope and Cost

The estimated cost for this new construction is $1,200,000. This figure translates to approximately $73 per square foot. For context, this cost per square foot is below the county median of $422 for similar new construction filings in Childress County. The total estimated cost is close to the county median of $1,200,000. The scheduled build window of 235 days is also close to the county median of 213 days. The project is funded through public funds, public land, or a Federally funded roadway project, as noted in the registration details.

BGR Architects, Inc. is the design firm of record for this project. The registered accessibility specialist is Landy Perkins. The project was registered with TDLR in October 2025. The scope specifically includes the construction of the PEMB facility and the necessary demolition work to clear the site. The owner and developer of record is Childress ISD. The project is located in Childress County, Texas.

Local Context

Childress ISD serves the local community, with U.S. News Education noting the district contains three schools and 976 students. The Childress ISD website lists its campuses, including Childress Elementary School and Childress High School. According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 79201, the population is about 6,817, with a median household income of $60,125. The area has 3,006 housing units, and the median owner-occupied home value is $112,500. Housing in the area is mostly owner-occupied.

The Childress County unemployment rate was 2.7 percent in July 2026, according to FRED data. BGR Architects, Inc. has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $47,365,000, including facilities for Roosevelt ISD, Frenship ISD, and Alliance Credit Union. These projects are located in Lubbock and Amarillo. The New Agriculture Facility in Childress is a significant addition to the district's infrastructure, aimed at improving grounds maintenance capabilities. The project’s status remains under review by TDLR, with no final inspection recorded to date.