Elgin ISD Transportation Center

The Elgin ISD Transportation Center at 18250 FM 1100 in Elgin, Texas, is a new construction project that has completed its final TDLR accessibility inspection. The facility, which spans 3,490 square feet, was built to serve the district's transportation needs with dedicated parking for 120 vehicles and 85 buses, along with integrated fueling stations. The project passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in June 2026, confirming that construction is complete and the site meets required standards.

Project Scope and Design

Elgin ISD serves as the owner of record, while O'Connell Robertson is the design firm listed in the TDLR filing. The estimated cost for this new construction is $7,100,000, which calculates to $2,034 per square foot. This figure is above the county median of $125 per square foot for similar new construction filings in Travis County. The scheduled build window of 998 days is longer than the county median of 304 days, reflecting the complexity of installing fueling infrastructure and large-scale parking. Kathy Ann Riley is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the project.

The project was registered with TDLR in May 2023, with plan review completed in the same month. Construction began in August 2023, and the filing indicated a completion date of May 2026. The final inspection was passed in June 2026, marking the end of the construction phase. The funding source involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project, consistent with the public nature of the school district owner.

Context and Nearby Activity

Elgin ISD has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $103,974,703, including the Homestead CTE Conversion and Elgin Middle School #2. O'Connell Robertson has six other registered projects totaling $38,037,555, such as the Frost Financial Center in Mont Belvieu. Local coverage from The Elgin Courier reported that the design for the transportation center was approved on November 28, and the district scheduled the facility to debut later in 2025. A post by Triumph Cabling Systems on LinkedIn described installing three 6-inch conduit lines as part of the site utility buildout, indicating underground infrastructure work was underway.

The site is located in ZIP code 78621, which has a population of about 27,860 according to U.S. Census estimates. The median household income in the area is $88,246, and the median owner-occupied home value is $262,300. Nearby businesses include Wildcat Stadium, First Baptist Church of Elgin, and Crescent Village. The Travis County unemployment rate was 4 percent in June 2026, higher than a year earlier, according to FRED data. This project represents a significant investment in district infrastructure, providing dedicated space for bus operations and vehicle maintenance.