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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
New Building - Tower of Praise Church in Royce City, TX
900 Joe Bailey St., Royce City, TX, 75189
New Building - Tower of Praise Church is a new construction project at 900 Joe Bailey St., Royce City, in Rockwall County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Feb 2027. The project has an estimated value of $250K across about 3,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $250K
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- Reported floor area
- 3,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $83/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 4 months
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25 days after the preceding date shown.
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116 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About New Building - Tower of Praise Church
Tower of Praise Church is constructing a new 3,000 sq ft facility at 900 Joe Bailey St. in Royce City, Texas. The project, filed as "New Building - Tower of Praise Church," involves rebuilding the existing church structure. The estimated cost for this new construction is $250,000, which equates to $83 per square foot.
The project was registered with TDLR in October 2026; plan review is pending and completion is targeted for February 2027. Construction is scheduled to begin in November 2026. The work is privately funded on private land for private use.
Project Scope and Cost Context
The scope of work is defined strictly as rebuilding the church building. The $250,000 estimate places this project below the county median for new construction filings in Rockwall County. The median estimated cost for comparable projects in the county is $950,000. This project's cost per square foot of $83 is also below the county median of $142 per square foot.
The scheduled build window is 116 days, which is shorter than the county median of 242 days. John A Villarreal is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The owner of record is Tower of Praise Church. The site is in ZIP code 75189, where the U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates indicate a population of about 44,348 and a median household income of $118,105.
Local Market and Labor
Royce City is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $336,000 according to Census estimates for the ZIP code. The Rockwall County unemployment rate was 4.1 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier. This project is one of 156 new construction registrations in Rockwall County in the last 24 months.
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New Building - Tower of Praise Church is a New Construction project located at 900 Joe Bailey St., Royce City, TX 75189 in Royce City, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $250K covering 3,000 sq ft. Tower of Praise Church is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on October 8, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of the Tower of Praise Church building project?
The project was registered with TDLR in October 2026. Plan review is pending, and completion is targeted for February 2027. Construction is scheduled to start in November 2026.
How much does the new church building cost?
The estimated cost for the new construction is $250,000. This works out to $83 per square foot for the 3,000 sq ft structure.
Is the Tower of Praise Church open for services?
The construction status is pending plan review with completion targeted for February 2027. The TDLR record covers construction only and does not confirm operational status or opening dates.
Where is the Tower of Praise Church located in Royce City?
The project is located at 900 Joe Bailey St., Royce City, TX 75189. This address is in Rockwall County, Texas.
Who is the registered accessibility specialist for this project?
John A Villarreal is the registered accessibility specialist listed in the TDLR filing for the Tower of Praise Church new building project.
What is New Building - Tower of Praise Church?
New Building - Tower of Praise Church is a new construction project at 900 Joe Bailey St. in Royce City, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Rebuilding the church building
Is New Building - Tower of Praise Church open in Royce City?
New Building - Tower of Praise Church is still under construction in Royce City, TX, with an estimated completion of Feb 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is New Building - Tower of Praise Church located?
New Building - Tower of Praise Church is located at 900 Joe Bailey St., Royce City, TX, 75189, in Rockwall County.
Who is the owner or developer of New Building - Tower of Praise Church?
Tower of Praise Church is the property owner/developer of record for New Building - Tower of Praise Church, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does New Building - Tower of Praise Church cost and how big is it?
New Building - Tower of Praise Church has an estimated construction value of $250K and approximately 3,000 square feet (about $83/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Rebuilding the church building
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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900 Joe Bailey St., Royce City, TX, 75189
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