Ropes Independent School District - New Softball Field in Ropesville, TX

Ropes Independent School District has filed for a new softball field at Highway 41 in Ropesville, Texas. The project, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in November 2026, involves constructing a dedicated athletic facility within the Ropes High School grounds. JDMA Architects serves as the design firm for this new construction effort, which includes a 785-square-foot concrete block building housing concessions and a press box. The total estimated cost for the project is $790,000, resulting in a cost per square foot of $1,006.

Project Scope and Specifications

The scope of work centers on the development of a new high school softball field accompanied by the specified concrete block structures. Stephen D Macphie is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The project timeline indicates a construction start in November 2026, with the completion date on the filing set for March 2027. The project is targeted for March 2027, aligning with the scheduled build window noted in the registration data.

When compared to other new construction filings in Hockley County, this project presents distinct financial characteristics. The county median estimated cost for similar projects is $1,000,000, with a middle half range of $625,000 to $2,426,250. The Ropes High School project falls below this county median for its type. However, the cost per square foot of $1,006 is significantly above the county median of $266. The scheduled build window of 140 days is shorter than the county median of 214 days.

Owner and Regional Context

Ropes Independent School District is the owner of record for this development. The district has one other TDLR-registered project totaling $905,000, which is a separate Ropes High School filing in Ropesville that has completed plan review. JDMA Architects has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $45,078,500, including developments in Lubbock and Wolfforth. The area surrounding the project, identified by ZIP code 79358, has a population of about 1,458 and a median household income of $88,017 according to U.S. Census estimates.

Hockley County unemployment was reported at 3.9 percent in September 2026, a figure lower than the previous year. This project involves public funds and public land, necessitating strict adherence to accessibility regulations overseen by TDLR. The registration status remains active as plan review proceeds toward the targeted completion date.