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New Upper Jr High Campus & Lower Jr. High Addition in Buffalo, TX
145 Bison Trail, Buffalo, TX, 75831
New Upper Jr High Campus & Lower Jr. High Addition is a new construction project at 145 Bison Trail, Buffalo, in Leon County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Aug 2027. The project has an estimated value of $38.0M across about 86,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $38.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 86,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $442/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 7mo
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67 days after the preceding date shown.
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576 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About New Upper Jr High Campus & Lower Jr. High Addition
The Buffalo ISD New Upper Jr High Campus & Lower Jr. High Addition is a $38,000,000 new construction project located at 145 Bison Trail in Buffalo, Leon County. The development encompasses 86,000 square feet of new school space, combining a 78,000 square foot junior high campus with an 8,000 square foot addition to the existing lower junior high facility.
TDLR completed plan review in November 2025 and construction is scheduled to finish in August 2027, with work starting February 2026. The project status is listed as Review Complete. This timeline represents a scheduled build window of 576 days, which is longer than the county median of 199 days for similar new construction filings in Leon County.
Project Scope and Cost
GLS serves as the design firm of record for this project. The estimated cost of $38,000,000 places the project above the county median for its type, falling within the top quarter of recent TDLR-registered new construction filings in Leon County. The calculated cost per square foot is $442, which exceeds the county median of $187 per square foot.
Buffalo ISD is the owner of record. The project involves public funds and public land. Phillip Bertram Chapman is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing.
GLS has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $36,180,100, including the Wills Point Jr. High & High School CTE and the Fain Theater. Other registered projects in the immediate area include the Buffalo ISD Elementary School and a Pilot Travel Center renovation. The surrounding area includes businesses such as Dollar General, Robinson Small Engine, and Community National Bank & Trust of Texas.
Census estimates for ZIP code 75831 indicate a population of about 4,769, with a median household income of $52,188. The median owner-occupied home value is $99,200. Leon County unemployment rate (FRED, July 2026) is 4.2 percent. The project is a significant addition to the local educational infrastructure in Buffalo.
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New Upper Jr High Campus & Lower Jr. High Addition is a New Construction project located at 145 Bison Trail in Buffalo, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $38.0M covering 86,000 sq ft. Buffalo ISD is the property owner and GLS is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on November 26, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is construction scheduled to start?
Construction is scheduled to start in February 2026 according to the TDLR filing.
What is the total square footage of the new project?
The project includes 86,000 square feet, consisting of a new 78,000 square foot campus and an 8,000 square foot addition.
Who is the design firm for this project?
GLS is the design firm of record for the Buffalo ISD new junior high campus.
What is the estimated cost per square foot?
The estimated cost per square foot is $442, calculated from the total project cost and square footage.
What is New Upper Jr High Campus & Lower Jr. High Addition?
New Upper Jr High Campus & Lower Jr. High Addition is a new construction project at 145 Bison Trail in Buffalo, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New construction of 78,000 sf Jr. High campus and 8,000 sf addition to lower Jr. High.
Is New Upper Jr High Campus & Lower Jr. High Addition open in Buffalo?
New Upper Jr High Campus & Lower Jr. High Addition is still under construction in Buffalo, TX, with an estimated completion of Aug 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is New Upper Jr High Campus & Lower Jr. High Addition located?
New Upper Jr High Campus & Lower Jr. High Addition is located at 145 Bison Trail, Buffalo, TX, 75831, in Leon County.
Who is the owner or developer of New Upper Jr High Campus & Lower Jr. High Addition?
Buffalo ISD is the property owner/developer of record for New Upper Jr High Campus & Lower Jr. High Addition, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for New Upper Jr High Campus & Lower Jr. High Addition?
GLS is the design firm of record for New Upper Jr High Campus & Lower Jr. High Addition, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does New Upper Jr High Campus & Lower Jr. High Addition cost and how big is it?
New Upper Jr High Campus & Lower Jr. High Addition has an estimated construction value of $38.0M and approximately 86,000 square feet (about $442/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New construction of 78,000 sf Jr. High campus and 8,000 sf addition to lower Jr. High.
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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145 Bison Trail, Buffalo, TX, 75831
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