First Baptist

First Baptist Sulphur Springs completed a renovation project at 116 Oak Avenue in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The work involved the installation of an elevator and related alterations to the 20,000-square-foot facility. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in January 2026 and passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in September 2026.

The estimated cost for the renovation and alteration work was $300,000. This figure places the project at the median estimated cost for similar filings in Hopkins County. The scheduled build window was 43 days, which is shorter than the county median of 122 days for renovation and alteration projects. The cost per square foot was calculated at $15, a figure below the county median of $90 per square foot.

First Baptist Church is the owner of record for this project. The church has six other TDLR-registered projects in Texas, including locations in Stanton, Glen Rose, Lufkin, Burnet, and Jacksboro. The total value of these other projects is $12,941,200. Acheson Architecture, LLC served as the design firm of record for the Sulphur Springs renovation. The firm has five other TDLR-registered projects in Texas, with a combined value of $2,295,000.

James Chesley Fancher is the registered accessibility specialist associated with this filing. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. The site is located in FEMA flood zone X, which is outside the 1-percent annual-chance floodplain. The renovation was permitted to improve accessibility within the existing structure.

Plan review was completed in March 2026. Construction began in February 2026 according to the filing. The final inspection was passed in September 2026, marking the completion of the work. The TDLR status for this project is Inspection Complete. The renovation adds an elevator to the church facility, addressing accessibility needs for the congregation and visitors in Hopkins County.

Project Details

The scope of work specifically included elevator installation and related alterations. The project did not involve new construction but rather modifications to the existing 20,000-square-foot building. The funding source is private, and the land use is private. The design firm, Acheson Architecture, LLC, is responsible for the architectural plans. The registered accessibility specialist, James Chesley Fancher, oversaw the compliance aspects of the project.

Location Context

Sulphur Springs is located in Hopkins County. The ZIP code 75482 has a population of about 26,086 according to U.S. Census estimates. The median household income in this area is $64,049. There are approximately 10,896 housing units in the ZIP code. The median owner-occupied home value is $202,600. Housing in this area is mostly owner-occupied. The unemployment rate in Hopkins County was 3.9 percent in July 2026.