Church Announces Location for El Paso Texas Temple
The new facility will sit on a 6.4-acre site in the western region of the city.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Latter-Day Saints
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has revealed the planned site for the upcoming El Paso Texas Temple. Located at Northern Pass Drive and Paseo del Norte Boulevard, the single-story structure will cover approximately 22,300 square feet.
Why it matters
This development aims to provide more accessible worship space for the state's nearly 400,000 Latter-day Saints. Currently, many local members must travel to the Ciudad Juárez Mexico Temple to attend services.
The new site encompasses 6.4 acres in west El Paso. The planned structure will span 22,300 square feet and serve as one of 10 total temples announced for the state of Texas.
The players
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
This is a global Christian denomination headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, that manages a growing network of temples worldwide.
The details
The facility is designed as a single-story building that will support the religious needs of the local congregation. It follows a broader state expansion that includes two temples currently under construction and two others in the planning and design phases.
Timeline
The El Paso temple project was initially announced in 2024.
The specific site location was announced on October 20, 2026.
One Texas temple is scheduled for dedication in January 2027.
Culture Shift
The announcement aligns with the church's global effort to increase temple density to ensure members live closer to a house of worship. This reflects a shift toward decentralized access compared to the historical model where members traveled long distances to attend.
Local members in El Paso will eventually transition from visiting the Ciudad Juárez Mexico Temple to using this new, more convenient location. The project will change local land use at the site of Northern Pass Drive and Paseo del Norte Boulevard.
The takeaway
The selection of the El Paso site marks a significant step for regional members who currently rely on international travel for temple attendance. Residents should anticipate future updates regarding construction milestones as the project moves through the development process.
Further reading
For more information on the denomination's growth in the region, visit the Latter-Day Saints section.
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