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Hale County Jail
1900 S. Columbia St., Plainview, TX, 79072
Hale County Jail is a new construction project at 1900 S. Columbia St., Plainview, in Hale County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Nov 2027. The project has an estimated value of $40.0M across about 75,534 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $40.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 75,534 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $530/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 2y 1mo
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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16 days after the preceding date shown.
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759 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Hale County Jail
The Hale County Jail is a new 75,534 square foot facility being built at 1900 S. Columbia St. in Plainview. This project includes a new jail and sheriff's office with an estimated cost of $40,000,000. Construction is scheduled to begin in November 2025 and is scheduled to finish in November 2027. The owner of record is the Hale County Commissioners Court, and DRG Architects serves as the design firm.
The TDLR registration for the Hale County Jail was completed in October 2025. The plan review status is marked as Review Complete. Jessica Trevino Hamm is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing.
Project Scale and Funding
This facility represents a significant investment for the region. The estimated cost of $40,000,000 translates to approximately $530 per square foot. This figure is above the county median of $229 per square foot for similar new construction filings in Hale County. The total square footage of 75,534 is also larger than the median size of 6,134 square feet observed in the county's recent TDLR records.
The project involves public funds and public land. The scheduled build window is 759 days, which is longer than the county median of 333 days for new construction projects. DRG Architects has registered five other projects with TDLR, including facilities in Pearsall, Pleasanton, Quitman, Bandera, and Lufkin, with a combined value of $47,550,000.
Plainview is located in Hale County, where the population is about 25,596 according to U.S. Census estimates for ZIP code 79072. The median household income in this area is $50,766. The Hale County unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. This new facility will replace or supplement existing correctional infrastructure in the county.
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Design review complete, construction may proceed
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Hale County Jail is a New Construction project located at 1900 S. Columbia St. in Plainview, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $40.0M covering 75,534 sq ft. Hale County Commissioners Court is the property owner and DRG Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on October 16, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the new Hale County Jail scheduled to finish?
Construction for the new facility is scheduled to finish in November 2027, with work starting in November 2025.
Who is the design firm for the Plainview jail project?
DRG Architects is the design firm of record for this new construction project in Hale County.
What is the estimated cost of the new jail?
The estimated cost for the 75,534 square foot facility is $40,000,000, which is above the county median.
Who owns the Hale County Jail project?
The owner of record for this project is the Hale County Commissioners Court, which is funding the construction.
What is Hale County Jail?
Hale County Jail is a new construction project at 1900 S. Columbia St. in Plainview, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New 75,534 s.f. Jail and Sheriff's Office
Is Hale County Jail open in Plainview?
Hale County Jail is still under construction in Plainview, TX, with an estimated completion of Nov 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Hale County Jail located?
Hale County Jail is located at 1900 S. Columbia St., Plainview, TX, 79072, in Hale County.
Who is the owner or developer of Hale County Jail?
Hale County Commissioners Court is the property owner/developer of record for Hale County Jail, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Hale County Jail?
DRG Architects is the design firm of record for Hale County Jail, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Hale County Jail cost and how big is it?
Hale County Jail has an estimated construction value of $40.0M and approximately 75,534 square feet (about $530/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New 75,534 s.f. Jail and Sheriff's Office
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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1900 S. Columbia St., Plainview, TX, 79072
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