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TDEM Headquarters and SEOC
4125 S FM 973, Austin, TX, 78719
TDEM Headquarters and SEOC is a new construction project at 4125 S FM 973, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish May 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $233.9M across about 334,298 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $233.9M
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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
- 334,298 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $700/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 2 years
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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35 days after the preceding date shown.
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732 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About TDEM Headquarters and SEOC
The TDEM Headquarters and SEOC is a new construction project located at 4125 S FM 973 in Austin, Texas. The scope includes a 6-story office building and a 2-story State Emergency Operation Center with associated support spaces. The total estimated cost for this development is $233,900,000, covering 334,298 square feet of construction.
Registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in April 2024, the project lists the Board of Regents of the Texas A&M University System as the owner of record. Energy Architecture is the design firm of record, and William T Winning is the registered accessibility specialist. Plan review was completed in April 2024, with construction scheduled to begin in May 2024 and finish in May 2026.
Project Scale and Context
This development is significantly larger than typical new construction filings in Travis County. The estimated cost is above the county median for its type, placing it in the top quarter of similar projects. The scheduled build window of 732 days is longer than the county median of 304 days. At $700 per square foot, the cost is well above the county median of $125 per square foot.
The project involves public funds and public land. While the scheduled completion date of May 2026 has passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
Third-party sources describe the project as a major office development. A listing on commercialsearch.com identified it as a 318,898-square-foot office development for the Texas Division of Emergency Management. ConstructConnect lists related components, including a warehouse and a parking garage, indicating a multi-phase development at the address.
The owner, the Board of Regents of the Texas A&M University System, has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $56,729,000. Energy Architecture has six other registered projects totaling $24,134,151. The local area, ZIP code 78719, has a population of about 1,556 and a median household income of $54,545, according to U.S. Census estimates.
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TDEM Headquarters and SEOC is a New Construction project located at 4125 S FM 973, Austin, TX 78719 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $233.9M covering 334,298 sq ft. Board of Regents of the Texas A&M University System is the property owner and Energy Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 22, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the TDEM Headquarters open for business?
The TDLR record shows the project has not yet recorded a final inspection. Construction was scheduled to finish in May 2026, but the public record does not confirm the site is open or operating.
Who is the owner of the TDEM Headquarters project?
The owner of record is the Board of Regents of the Texas A&M University System. The project is a new construction effort involving public funds and land in Travis County.
What is the estimated cost of the TDEM Headquarters?
The estimated cost is $233,900,000. This figure covers 334,298 square feet of new construction, including the office building and the State Emergency Operation Center.
When was the TDEM Headquarters plan review completed?
Plan review was completed in April 2024. The project was registered with TDLR in the same month, and construction was scheduled to start in May 2024.
Is the TDEM Headquarters site in a flood zone?
It is designated as zone X, which indicates a minimal flood hazard.
What is TDEM Headquarters and SEOC?
TDEM Headquarters and SEOC is a new construction project at 4125 S FM 973 in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: 6-story office building with 2-story State Emergency Operation Center and associated support spaces.
Is TDEM Headquarters and SEOC open in Austin?
TDEM Headquarters and SEOC was scheduled to finish construction in May 2026 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is TDEM Headquarters and SEOC located?
TDEM Headquarters and SEOC is located at 4125 S FM 973, Austin, TX, 78719, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of TDEM Headquarters and SEOC?
Board of Regents of the Texas A&M University System is the property owner/developer of record for TDEM Headquarters and SEOC, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for TDEM Headquarters and SEOC?
Energy Architecture is the design firm of record for TDEM Headquarters and SEOC, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does TDEM Headquarters and SEOC cost and how big is it?
TDEM Headquarters and SEOC has an estimated construction value of $233.9M and approximately 334,298 square feet (about $700/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
6-story office building with 2-story State Emergency Operation Center and associated support spaces.
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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4125 S FM 973, Austin, TX, 78719
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