Office Addition to Jail - Angelina County in Lufkin, TX

The Angelina County Jail in Lufkin is undergoing an 800 sq ft addition to its existing structure, specifically for office and restroom space. This project, filed under the name "Office Addition to Jail - Angelina County," is scheduled to finish in December 2026. The estimated cost for this expansion is $400,000, which calculates to $500 per square foot. Construction began in July 2026, following the completion of plan review by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in August 2026.

Located at 2311 E. Lufkin Ave. in Lufkin, Texas, the facility is owned by Angelina County. The design firm of record for this addition is GLS, with Phillip Bertram Chapman serving as the registered accessibility specialist. The project involves public funds and is registered with TDLR under the accessibility requirements for new construction and alterations.

Project Context and Comparisons

Among 72 TDLR-registered additions to existing buildings in Angelina County, this project’s estimated cost of $400,000 aligns with the county median. However, the cost per square foot of $500 is above the county median of $220 per square foot. The scheduled build window of 183 days is close to the county median of 183 days for similar projects. Angelina County has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $23,085,000, including a $19,000,000 jail project that is inspection complete.

Local media coverage has highlighted the jail’s operational challenges. Another article from KTVR described commissioners approving budget transfers to cover mounting medical costs at the facility. These reports provide context for the ongoing infrastructure investments in the county’s justice system, though they do not detail this specific office addition.

The surrounding area in ZIP 75901 has a population of about 28,602, with a median household income of $59,083. Housing in the area is mostly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $163,600. Angelina County’s unemployment rate was 5.3 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. This economic backdrop frames the public investment in critical county facilities like the jail.