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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Galaxy Helios Phase 2 in Afton, TX
1003 FM 193, Afton, TX, 79220
Galaxy Helios Phase 2 is a new construction project at 1003 FM 193, Afton, in Dickens County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Feb 2027. The project has an estimated value of $900.0M across about 199,124 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $900.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 199,124 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $4.52K/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 11 months
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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23 days after the preceding date shown.
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309 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Galaxy Helios Phase 2
Helios 2 is a 199,124-square-foot data center and office building under construction at 1003 FM 193 in Afton, Texas. The project, filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as Galaxy Helios Phase 2, is a new construction effort on private land. The estimated cost for this single-story facility is $900,000,000, which computes to $4,520 per square foot. This cost is above the county median for similar new construction filings in Dickens County, placing it in the top quarter of recent projects in the area.
Galaxy Helios II LLC is the owner and developer of record for this facility. The design firm of record is Stantec Architecture, Inc. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Mark S Robinson. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use. TDLR completed the plan review in April 2026. Construction started in March 2026, and the project is scheduled to finish in February 2027. The total scheduled build window is 332 days, which is close to the county median of 365 days for new construction projects.
Project Context and Regional Impact
Galaxy Helios II LLC has two other TDLR-registered projects in Afton, Helios 3 and Helios 4, each with an estimated cost of $1,300,000,000. Both of these projects have completed review. Local news coverage, including a report by KTSM 9 News, stated that Helios 2, 3, and 4 are located near the initial facility off County Road 112, about four miles northwest of Afton.
The ZIP code 79220 has a population of about 221 residents, with a median household income of $47,431 according to U.S. Census American Community Survey five-year estimates. There are 109 housing units in the area, and the median owner-occupied home value is $118,800. The housing stock is mostly owner-occupied. The Dickens County unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in June 2026, which is higher than the rate a year earlier. This large-scale development represents a significant infrastructure investment in a rural part of West Texas.
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Galaxy Helios Phase 2 is a New Construction project located at 1003 FM 193, Afton, TX 79220 in Afton, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $900.0M covering 199,124 sq ft. Galaxy Helios II LLC is the property owner and Stantec Architecture, Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on March 13, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the address of Helios 2?
The project is located at 1003 FM 193 in Afton, Texas, 79220, within Dickens County.
Who is the owner of Helios 2?
Galaxy Helios II LLC is listed as the owner and developer of record for this specific construction project.
Is Helios 2 open for business?
The TDLR record indicates construction is scheduled to finish in February 2027, so the facility is not yet open.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost for the new construction of the data center and office building is $900,000,000.
Who designed the building?
Stantec Architecture, Inc. is listed as the design firm of record for this TDLR-registered project.
What is Galaxy Helios Phase 2?
Galaxy Helios Phase 2 is a new construction project at 1003 FM 193 in Afton, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: One-story Data Center / Office building with the overall area of 199,124 square feet.
Is Galaxy Helios Phase 2 open in Afton?
Galaxy Helios Phase 2 is still under construction in Afton, TX, with an estimated completion of Feb 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Galaxy Helios Phase 2 located?
Galaxy Helios Phase 2 is located at 1003 FM 193, Afton, TX, 79220, in Dickens County.
Who is the owner or developer of Galaxy Helios Phase 2?
Galaxy Helios II LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Galaxy Helios Phase 2, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Galaxy Helios Phase 2?
Stantec Architecture, Inc. is the design firm of record for Galaxy Helios Phase 2, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Galaxy Helios Phase 2 cost and how big is it?
Galaxy Helios Phase 2 has an estimated construction value of $900.0M and approximately 199,124 square feet (about $4.52K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
One-story Data Center / Office building with the overall area of 199,124 square feet.
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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1003 FM 193, Afton, TX, 79220
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