Gonzales County Plans $20 Million Restoration of Historic Courthouse

Gonzales County Courthouse

Gonzales County has registered a $20 million full restoration of its 27,000-square-foot historic courthouse at 414 St. Joseph St., backed by an $8.9 million state courthouse preservation grant, with work set for January 2027 to July 2028.

Gonzales County plans a $20 million full restoration of its historic county courthouse in downtown Gonzales, according to a state construction filing registered Nov. 4. The courthouse, at 414 St. Joseph St., covers 27,000 square feet. Work is scheduled to start Jan. 11, 2027 and finish July 28, 2028.

The filing describes the scope as a full restoration of the historic county courthouse, partially funded by the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program. The program is run by the Texas Historical Commission. The $20 million figure is the estimated cost listed in the filing, and the project is classified as renovation and alteration work.

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