Glasscock County Bond Improvements in Garden City, TX

Glasscock County ISD is building a 45,000-square-foot educational facility at 308 W. Chambers in Garden City, Texas. The project, filed under the name Glasscock County Bond Improvements, is a new construction effort with an estimated cost of $35,000,000. This translates to a cost of $778 per square foot, reflecting the significant scale of the development in the Glasscock County community.

The scope of work includes a new STEM building, a library, tennis storage, tennis courts, track and field events, and a VoAg fabrication shop. This comprehensive upgrade expands the district’s educational and athletic infrastructure. The site is located near existing community institutions, including the Glasscock County Judge’s Office and the United States Postal Service, placing the new facility within the town’s central activity area.

Glasscock County ISD is the owner of record for this project. The district has two other TDLR-registered projects in Garden City, totaling $9,100,000, which includes a daycare facility valued at $600,000 and a previous project valued at $8,500,000 that is now closed. This new $35,000,000 investment represents a substantial addition to the district’s recent capital improvements in the region.

The project utilizes public funds and public land, aligning with federal and state requirements for such developments. Landy Perkins is the registered accessibility specialist responsible for ensuring the facility meets necessary standards. The TDLR status is listed as Review Complete, indicating that the planning phase has successfully concluded and the project is moving into the active construction phase.

Construction is scheduled to finish in December 2027, with work officially starting in May 2026. TDLR completed plan review in April 2026, clearing the path for ground-breaking. The timeline provides a clear roadmap for the development of these new educational and athletic resources for the Garden City community.

Local Context and Demographics

Garden City is a small community with a population of about 862, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 79739. The median household income in this area is $118,906, and the median owner-occupied home value is $237,800. Housing in the area is mostly owner-occupied, reflecting a stable residential base that supports the local educational institutions. The Glasscock County unemployment rate was 2.8 percent in July 2026, which is higher than a year earlier, suggesting a local labor market that remains active despite slight fluctuations.