Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Texas Biomedical Animal Care Center & Animal Holding Buildings in San Antonio, TX
8715 W. Military Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78227
Texas Biomedical Animal Care Center & Animal Holding Buildings is a new construction project at 8715 W. Military Drive, San Antonio, in Bexar County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Oct 2026). The project has an estimated value of $22.5M across about 34,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $22.5M
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 34,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $662/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 3y 7mo
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Project timeline
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordReview complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility review.
Same day as the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordScheduled construction start · Scheduled date
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33 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordScheduled completion · Scheduled date
A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.
1,283 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordInspection complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.
103 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordProject closed · TDLR filing
The project record was closed in TDLR.
138 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About Texas Biomedical Animal Care Center & Animal Holding Buildings
The Texas Biomedical Animal Care Center & Animal Holding Buildings project is complete. Located at 8715 W. Military Drive in San Antonio, this new construction effort added three distinct structures to the Texas Biomedical campus. The development includes the Animal Care Center (Building 72) and two animal holding facilities (Buildings 73 and 74). The total square footage for these three buildings is 34,000 sq ft.
Construction began in August 2022 following the completion of the plan review process in July 2022. The project was registered with TDLR in July 2022. The estimated cost for the construction was $22,500,000. This figure works out to $662 per square foot. The owner of record is the Texas Biomedical Research Institute, which funded the project privately on private land for private use.
Design and Construction Details
Flad Architects served as the design firm of record for this project. The scope of work involved the construction of the three specified buildings on the existing campus. The registered accessibility specialist for the project was Ernesto Sarabia. The scheduled build window was 1,283 days. This duration is longer than the median scheduled build window of 207 days for new construction filings in Bexar County. The estimated cost is above the county median of $600,000 for similar projects.
Flad Architects has two other TDLR-registered projects in San Antonio totaling $24,500,000. These include Building 75 and Texas Biomedical Research Institute Building 72. The Texas Biomedical Research Institute has four other registered projects in San Antonio totaling $83,275,000. These include Building 36, The Argyle, Texas Biomedical Research Institute Building 72, and The Argyle Club.
The final inspection for this project passed in June 2026. The TDLR status is Project Closed. TDLR closed the project file in October 2026, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. City of San Antonio permit records show 22 permits on file at this street address issued between January 2025 and August 2026. These include plumbing, sidewalk, and maintenance permits. The declared valuations on these specific permits total $52,200,000.
Project Closed
Project has been completed and closed
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Texas Biomedical Animal Care Center & Animal Holding Buildings is a New Construction project located at 8715 W. Military Drive, San Antonio, TX 78227 in San Antonio, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $22.5M covering 34,000 sq ft. Texas Biomedical Research Institute is the property owner and Flad Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 13, 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Animal Care Center open?
The TDLR record indicates the construction is complete and the project file is closed. It does not confirm if the facility is open to the public or operating for business.
Who designed the new buildings?
Flad Architects was the design firm of record for the Texas Biomedical Animal Care Center & Animal Holding Buildings project.
How much did the project cost?
The estimated cost for the new construction was $22,500,000. This translates to $662 per square foot across the 34,000 sq ft of new space.
When did construction finish?
The final inspection passed in June 2026. TDLR closed the project file in October 2026, marking the end of the review process.
Who owns the property?
The owner of record is the Texas Biomedical Research Institute. The project is privately funded and located on private land.
What is Texas Biomedical Animal Care Center & Animal Holding Buildings?
Texas Biomedical Animal Care Center & Animal Holding Buildings is a new construction project at 8715 W. Military Drive in San Antonio, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Construct 3 buildings - animal care center 72, animal holding 73 and animal holding 74 on the campus of Texas Biomedical.
Is Texas Biomedical Animal Care Center & Animal Holding Buildings open in San Antonio?
Construction on Texas Biomedical Animal Care Center & Animal Holding Buildings is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Oct 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is Texas Biomedical Animal Care Center & Animal Holding Buildings located?
Texas Biomedical Animal Care Center & Animal Holding Buildings is located at 8715 W. Military Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78227, in Bexar County.
Who is the owner or developer of Texas Biomedical Animal Care Center & Animal Holding Buildings?
Texas Biomedical Research Institute is the property owner/developer of record for Texas Biomedical Animal Care Center & Animal Holding Buildings, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Texas Biomedical Animal Care Center & Animal Holding Buildings?
Flad Architects is the design firm of record for Texas Biomedical Animal Care Center & Animal Holding Buildings, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Texas Biomedical Animal Care Center & Animal Holding Buildings cost and how big is it?
Texas Biomedical Animal Care Center & Animal Holding Buildings has an estimated construction value of $22.5M and approximately 34,000 square feet (about $662/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Construct 3 buildings - animal care center 72, animal holding 73 and animal holding 74 on the campus of Texas Biomedical.
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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8715 W. Military Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78227
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SPC-Special Project-Texas Biomed Building 36-8715 W MILITARY DR.
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