Eastland County Dispatch Expansion

The Eastland County Dispatch Expansion is a $1,000,000 construction project adding 1,353 square feet to the existing Sheriff's office at 201 W White Street in Eastland, Texas. This addition is targeted for April 2027, following a registration with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in April 2026. The work involves public funds and land, reflecting the county's investment in local law enforcement infrastructure.

Project Scope and Design

Burns Architecture, LLC serves as the design firm of record for this expansion. The scope of work is strictly defined as an addition to the existing building structure. The estimated cost of $1,000,000 translates to approximately $739 per square foot, a figure derived from the total project cost and the added area. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Jeffery L Kelley, ensuring the new space meets state accessibility standards.

Eastland County is the owner and developer of record. The project was registered with TDLR in April 2026, with construction start scheduled for May 2026. The filing indicates that plan review is pending at the time of registration. The completion date on the filing is April 2027, aligning with the targeted completion date.

Local Context and Precedents

Burns Architecture, LLC has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $7,440,000. These include the Reeves County Senior Center Renovations in Pecos and the Runnels County Jail upgrades in Ballinger, both with review complete. The firm also designed the West Texas Centers for MHMR expansions in Big Spring. This history suggests a consistent involvement in public sector and institutional projects across West Texas.

Eastland, located in Eastland County, has a population of about 4,920 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 76448. The median household income is $56,957, and the median owner-occupied home value is $186,900. Housing in the area is predominantly owner-occupied. The Eastland County unemployment rate was 6.5 percent in July 2026, according to FRED data.

Third-party sources have noted activity related to the project. A post by Flatworks Concrete described pouring a 20-yard mezzanine for Shellback Construction for the Eastland County dispatch expansion. The Eastland County Commissioners Court agenda mentioned a contract with Shellback Construction, LLC for the construction of the project. ConstructConnect listed the project with a bid date of August 28, 2025. These references indicate that construction activities and contracting processes were underway prior to the TDLR registration date.