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Construct Expansion Dorm - Choice Moore Unit in Bonham, TX
1700 FM 87, Bonham, TX, 75418
Construct Expansion Dorm - Choice Moore Unit is a new construction project at 1700 FM 87, Bonham, in Fannin County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Mar 2028. The project has an estimated value of $21.5M across about 50,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $21.5M
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- Reported floor area
- 50,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $430/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 6mo
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85 days after the preceding date shown.
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547 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Construct Expansion Dorm - Choice Moore Unit
The Choice Moore Unit in Bonham is a new corrections dormitory unit designed to house 400 inmates. This 50,000 sq ft facility is located at 1700 FM 87 in Fannin County. The project is registered under the name Construct Expansion Dorm - Choice Moore Unit. It is a new construction project with an estimated cost of $21,500,000. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is the owner of record. The project is targeted for March 2028.
Project Scope and Design
HDR Inc. serves as the design firm for this expansion. The scope of work involves building a new corrections dormitory unit. The estimated cost per square foot is $430. This figure is above the county median of $185 per sq ft. The scheduled build window is 547 days. This is longer than the county median of 208 days. The project is funded with public funds. It is registered with TDLR in July 2026. Plan review is pending. The construction start date is October 2026.
This is designated as zone X. The project is part of a larger portfolio for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. There are six other registered projects for this owner. These include Sanchez State Jail and Lopez State Jail. The total value of these other projects is $130,050,000. HDR Inc. is also the design firm for six other projects. These include the North Tech Building 6 in Austin. The total value for these is $131,000,000.
Local Context and Comparisons
Bonham is in Fannin County. The population of ZIP code 75418 is about 14,685. The median household income is $61,265. There are 5,704 housing units in this area. The median owner-occupied home value is $207,600. Housing is mostly owner-occupied. The Fannin County unemployment rate is 4.4 percent. This is higher than a year earlier. The project cost is in the top quarter for the county. It is above the median estimated cost of $750,000. The size is above the median of 4,727 sq ft.
Third-party records describe the project as a renovation. However, the TDLR filing specifies new construction. The project is not open. It is under construction. The status is Project Registered. The completion date is targeted for March 2028. The registration date is July 2026. The start date is October 2026. The cost is $21,500,000. The size is 50,000 sq ft. The owner is the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The design firm is HDR Inc. The address is 1700 FM 87. The city is Bonham. The county is Fannin County. The type is New Construction. The scope is a new corrections dormitory unit.
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Construct Expansion Dorm - Choice Moore Unit is a New Construction project located at 1700 FM 87, Bonham, TX 75418 in Bonham, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $21.5M covering 50,000 sq ft. Texas Department of Criminal Justice is the property owner and HDR Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 8, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Choice Moore Unit open for visitors?
No, the facility is not open. It is a new construction project with a completion date targeted for March 2028. The project is registered with TDLR and plan review is pending. Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2026.
What is the estimated cost of the Bonham corrections dormitory?
The estimated cost is $21,500,000. This is for a 50,000 sq ft new construction project. The cost per square foot is $430. This figure is above the Fannin County median of $185 per sq ft for similar filings.
Who is the owner and designer of the Choice Moore Unit?
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is the owner of record. HDR Inc. is the design firm. The project is located at 1700 FM 87 in Bonham, Texas. It is a new corrections dormitory unit designed to house 400 inmates.
When is the Choice Moore Unit project expected to be finished?
The project is targeted for March 2028. Construction is scheduled to start in October 2026. The project was registered with TDLR in July 2026. Plan review is pending. The scheduled build window is 547 days.
Is the Choice Moore Unit site in a flood zone?
It is located in zone X. The address is 1700 FM 87 in Bonham, Fannin County. The project is funded with public funds. It is a new construction project.
What is Construct Expansion Dorm - Choice Moore Unit?
Construct Expansion Dorm - Choice Moore Unit is a new construction project at 1700 FM 87 in Bonham, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New corrections dormitory unit to house 400 inmates
Is Construct Expansion Dorm - Choice Moore Unit open in Bonham?
Construct Expansion Dorm - Choice Moore Unit is still under construction in Bonham, TX, with an estimated completion of Mar 2028 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Construct Expansion Dorm - Choice Moore Unit located?
Construct Expansion Dorm - Choice Moore Unit is located at 1700 FM 87, Bonham, TX, 75418, in Fannin County.
Who is the owner or developer of Construct Expansion Dorm - Choice Moore Unit?
Texas Department of Criminal Justice is the property owner/developer of record for Construct Expansion Dorm - Choice Moore Unit, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Construct Expansion Dorm - Choice Moore Unit?
HDR Inc. is the design firm of record for Construct Expansion Dorm - Choice Moore Unit, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Construct Expansion Dorm - Choice Moore Unit cost and how big is it?
Construct Expansion Dorm - Choice Moore Unit has an estimated construction value of $21.5M and approximately 50,000 square feet (about $430/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New corrections dormitory unit to house 400 inmates
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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1700 FM 87, Bonham, TX, 75418
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