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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
State Theatre in Austin, TX
719 Congress Ave, Austin, TX, 78701
State Theatre is a renovation/alteration project at 719 Congress Ave, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Aug 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $22.0M across about 18,130 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $22.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 18,130 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $1.21K/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 3mo
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268 days after the preceding date shown.
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456 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About State Theatre
The State Theatre at 719 Congress Ave in Austin is undergoing a significant renovation of an existing multi-story concrete structure. The project involves exterior and interior work across a basement and three levels above grade, creating a total of 18,130 sq ft of space. The scope includes a lobby, bar and lounge areas, a stage, and three levels of seating.
Estimates for this renovation place the cost at $22,000,000. This figure is above the county median for renovation and alteration filings in Travis County. The estimated cost per square foot is $1,213, which is also above the county median of $104 per sq ft. The scheduled build window is 456 days, longer than the county median of 98 days for similar projects.
Project Details and Registration
The owner of record is the Austin Theatre Alliance, with Clayton Korte listed as the design firm. David C Deming is the registered accessibility specialist for the project. The work is privately funded on private land for private use. The project was registered with TDLR in September 2024, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in June 2025, with a completion date of August 2026.
Clayton Korte has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $39,727,000. These include work on the Driskill Hotel in Austin and a project in Richmond. Other registered renovation projects in the Sixth Street Historic District include 501 Congress and 608 Blanco. The area is part of the Sixth Street Historic District in Travis County.
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection for this project. The current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. City of Austin permit records show one building permit issued at this address between March 2025 and March 2025, described as an exterior and complete interior renovation of the historic State Theatre.
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State Theatre is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 719 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $22.0M covering 18,130 sq ft. Austin Theatre Alliance is the property owner and Clayton Korte is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 6, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the State Theatre open to the public?
The TDLR record shows construction status only. It has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
Who is renovating the State Theatre?
The owner of record is the Austin Theatre Alliance. The design firm is Clayton Korte, and David C Deming is the registered accessibility specialist.
How much does the renovation cost?
The estimated cost for the renovation is $22,000,000. This is above the county median for similar projects in Travis County.
What is included in the renovation scope?
The scope includes exterior and interior renovation of a multi-story concrete structure. It features a basement, three levels above grade, a lobby, bar, lounge, stage, and seating.
When is the project scheduled to finish?
The completion date on the filing is August 2026. TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state is not confirmed in the public record.
What is State Theatre?
State Theatre is a renovation/alteration project at 719 Congress Ave in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Exterior and interior renovation of an existing multi-story concrete structure; to include a basement with 3 levels above grade that includes lobby, bar and lounge spaces, a stage and 3 levels of seating
Is State Theatre open in Austin?
State Theatre was scheduled to finish construction in Aug 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 State Theatre located?
State Theatre is located at 719 Congress Ave, Austin, TX, 78701, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of State Theatre?
Austin Theatre Alliance is the property owner/developer of record for State Theatre, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for State Theatre?
Clayton Korte is the design firm of record for State Theatre, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does State Theatre cost and how big is it?
State Theatre has an estimated construction value of $22.0M and approximately 18,130 square feet (about $1.21K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Exterior and interior renovation of an existing multi-story concrete structure; to include a basement with 3 levels above grade that includes lobby, bar and lounge spaces, a stage and 3 levels of seating
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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719 Congress Ave, Austin, TX, 78701
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