House Plans for Texas

Texas covers a huge range of conditions, but the common threads across most of the state are long stretches of triple digit summer heat, big rural lots, and wind that building codes take seriously in much of the state. Homes here tend to favor single story layouts, simple rectangular footprints that are easier to frame and cool, and generous porches to shade the walls from direct sun.

This collection focuses on barndominiums and single story ranch style plans, along with a few larger farmhouse layouts, all suited to a homeowner with room to spread out. Barndominium plans are especially popular in Texas because they pair a simple, wind resistant shape with the kind of large format acreage build many Texas lots allow, and several plans here include an attached shop or garage bay for equipment storage.

None of these plans are engineered for Texas specific wind loads, foundation types, or local code requirements, which vary quite a bit by county. Confirm requirements with your local building department before you build, and know that our editable CAD files make it straightforward for a local engineer to add the region specific stamps and calculations your permit office will ask for.