Wise Electric Remodel in Bridgeport, TX

Wise Electric Cooperative, Inc. is renovating its Bridgeport headquarters at 1209 CR 1304 in Wise County. The project, filed as the "Wise Electric Remodel," involves a comprehensive renovation of a 58,317 sq ft facility. The estimated cost for this work is $406,824, which computes to approximately $7 per square foot.

The scope of work includes upgrades to electrical systems, plumbing, paint, masonry, window installation, flooring, sheetrock, and texture. This type of renovation/alteration is extensive, covering multiple building systems and finishes. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.

Timeline and Regulatory Status

TDLR completed plan review in October 2025, and construction was scheduled to finish in February 2026. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Consequently, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The registered accessibility specialist for this project is Amanda Kay Jaffke.

Compared to other renovation filings in Wise County, this project's cost is above the county median of $200,000. The median size for similar projects is 3,084 sq ft, making this facility significantly larger. The median cost per square foot in the county is $89, whereas this project is below that figure at $7 per sq ft. The scheduled build window of 123 days is longer than the county median of 92 days.

The site is located in Bridgeport, ZIP code 76426. According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates, the area has a population of about 11,065 and a median household income of $84,759. The median owner-occupied home value is $257,500, and housing is predominantly owner-occupied.

Wise County’s unemployment rate was 4.3 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. Devon Energy Corporation is a business already near this site. The project remains under review with TDLR, and no final inspection has been recorded.