February 10, 2026

The largest residential development ever approved in Waxahachie’s history; 3,170 acres, 13,270 homes, 1.2 million square feet of commercial space, and a projected 33,902 new residents, is now officially coming to Ellis County.

Westlake Developers are Bringing 13,000 Homes to Waxahachie

By Bobby Franklin, REALTOR® | North Texas Market Insider | February 2026 I’ve been watching this development work its way through Waxahachie City Council for nine months. Nine months of planning meetings, public hearings, infrastructure debates, and back-and-forth between Minto Communities USA and city leadership. And on January 28, 2026, in a 3-to-2 vote that generated more buzz in Ellis County...