Fort Bend ISD | Sugar Land Middle School Renovation

Fort Bend ISD | Sugar Land Middle School Renovation is a completed construction project located at 321 7th Street in Sugar Land, Texas. The work involved a 2,619 sq ft alteration with an estimated cost of $296,394. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in June 2024, initiating the accessibility review process for this specific renovation.

Huckabee served as the design firm of record, while Laura Fulkerson acted as the registered accessibility specialist. The project utilized public funds and took place on public land within Fort Bend County. The scheduled build window spanned 600 days, which is longer than the county median of 92 days for similar renovation filings. The cost per square foot was $113, a figure above the county median of $80 for renovation and alteration projects.

Project Status and Timeline

Construction began in October 2024, following the initial registration. The filing indicated a completion date of June 2026. The final inspection passed in June 2026, confirming that the physical work met the required standards. TDLR closed the project file in January 2026, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. This closure signifies that the regulatory oversight for the project's accessibility compliance has concluded.

Fort Bend ISD has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $2,482,065, including renovations at Walker Station Elementary, Brazos Bend Elementary, Colony Meadow Elementary, Oyster Creek Elementary, and Colony Bend Elementary. All of these other projects have completed their review processes. The district's investment in school infrastructure in Sugar Land reflects a sustained effort to modernize facilities for students.

This geographic detail is relevant for construction planning and risk assessment. The local area, ZIP code 77498, has a population of about 53,092 and a median household income of $98,394 according to U.S. Census estimates. The housing stock is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $281,600. These demographic factors provide context for the community served by the renovated school.