Houston Texas Temple

DedicatedReference record

Announced: September 30, 1997
Groundbreaking: June 13, 1998
Dedicated: August 26, 2000
Rededicated: April 22, 2018

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Overview

Houston Texas Temple is in Klein, Texas, United States. It was announced on September 30, 1997. Ground was broken on June 13, 1998. It was dedicated on August 26, 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley.

Reference record. This page shows the verified milestones and measurements currently in our research dataset.

Timeline

September 30, 1997Announced
June 13, 1998GroundbreakingLynn A. Mickelsen
August 5, 2000 – August 22, 2000Public open house
August 26, 2000DedicatedBy Gordon B. Hinckley
April 22, 2018RededicatedBy M. Russell Ballard

15 scheduled maintenance closures are recorded between 2025 and 2026. Closure schedules change; confirm on the official site before visiting.

Architecture & details

Elevation above sea level	116 feet
Height	159 feet
Order of dedication	97th temple dedicated
Ordinance rooms	1 baptistry · 2 instruction · 3 sealing
Site area	11 acres
Floor area	33,970 square feet

Facilities (as of October 22, 2026; these change): Arrival center · Distribution center · Temple clothing rental