Project intelligenceTDLR TABS2024015642Renovation/Alteration
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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

Empire Ballroom & Bingo in San Antonio, TX

1331 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78228

Construction complete · Jun 2026Inspection Complete

Empire Ballroom & Bingo is a renovation/alteration project at 1331 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, in Bexar County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Jun 2026). The project has an estimated value of $250K across about 11,600 sq ft.

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$250K
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Reported floor area
11,600 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$22/sqft
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Scheduled duration
1y 9mo
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Apr 8, 2024810 days across supplied datesJun 27, 2026

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  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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  2. Review complete · TDLR filing

    The filing records completion of the accessibility review.

    Same day as the preceding date shown.

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  3. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    Same day as the preceding date shown.

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  4. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

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    633 days after the preceding date shown.

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  5. Inspection complete · TDLR filing

    The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.

    177 days after the preceding date shown.

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Inspection Complete

Final inspection completed, awaiting project closure

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Empire Ballroom & Bingo is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 1331 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX 78228 in San Antonio, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $250K covering 11,600 sq ft. Garcia Event Centers is the property owner and Frausto Designs is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 8, 2024.

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What is Empire Ballroom & Bingo?

Empire Ballroom & Bingo is a renovation/alteration project at 1331 Bandera Rd in San Antonio, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New single story building renovation. Includes structural engineering, architectural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing & interior design.

Is Empire Ballroom & Bingo open in San Antonio?

Construction on Empire Ballroom & Bingo is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Jun 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.

Where is Empire Ballroom & Bingo located?

Empire Ballroom & Bingo is located at 1331 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78228, in Bexar County.

Who is the owner or developer of Empire Ballroom & Bingo?

Garcia Event Centers is the property owner/developer of record for Empire Ballroom & Bingo, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for Empire Ballroom & Bingo?

Frausto Designs is the design firm of record for Empire Ballroom & Bingo, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does Empire Ballroom & Bingo cost and how big is it?

Empire Ballroom & Bingo has an estimated construction value of $250K and approximately 11,600 square feet (about $22/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

New single story building renovation. Includes structural engineering, architectural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing & interior design.

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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1331 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78228

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Related City Permits

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1331 BANDERA RD, City of San Antonio, TX 78228

STES 110,115,120,125,130

IssuedExistingExistingFeb 2025
SAT-COM-RML-PMT25-40000086
1331 BANDERA RD, City of San Antonio, TX 78228

Complex Plans - Bandera Flea Market & Bingo Front Exterior Remodel

IssuedPlumbing Sewer PermitNewJan 2025
SAT-COM-SIT-PMT25-40100022
1331 BANDERA RD, City of San Antonio, TX 78228

Bandera Event -1331 BANDERA RD

IssuedOn Premise SignJan 2025
SAT-SIG-OPS-PMT25-21500033

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