Bland ISD HS Renovation in Farmersville, TX

Bland Independent School District is undertaking a $996,000 renovation of its high school campus in Farmersville, Texas. The project, filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under the name Bland ISD HS Renovation, focuses on site and security improvements at the existing facility located at 6164 FM2194. This work includes parking lot expansions and upgrades to safety and security systems, representing a significant investment in the infrastructure of the district's secondary education facility.

The registered project covers a total area of 56,750 square feet. With an estimated cost of $996,000, the renovation works out to approximately $18 per square foot. This figure is notably below the county median of $78 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings in Collin County. The project’s scheduled build window spans 337 days, which is longer than the county median of 92 days for this type of work, reflecting the scope of the site and security upgrades planned for the campus.

WRA Architects serves as the design firm of record for this project. The registered accessibility specialist is Ernesto Sarabia. The project involves public funds and public land, consistent with its status as a school district improvement. Construction is scheduled to begin in May 2026, following the TDLR registration in April 2026. The completion date listed in the filing is targeted for May 2027. Plan review is pending.

Context and Comparisons

Bland Independent School District has one other TDLR-registered project, Bland Elementary & Middle School in Celeste, also valued at $996,000. WRA Architects has six other registered projects, including facilities in Greenville and Desoto, with a combined total of $24,560,511. In the local area, Census estimates for ZIP code 75442 indicate a population of about 10,567 and a median household income of $84,591. The housing stock is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $330,000. Collin County’s unemployment rate was 4.6 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.

Third-party sources describe Bland High School as a rural public school serving grades 9 through 12. A listing on GreatSchools notes it is the only high school in Bland Independent School District and offers a Gifted & Talented program. US News ranks the school #9,333 in national rankings based on state test performance and graduation rates. DonorsChoose describes the school as serving 223 students. These descriptions provide background on the institution undergoing the security and site improvements.