GCCISD-TEA Security Upgrades (Highlands ES)

Goose Creek Cisd installed new fencing and gates at Highlands ES in Highlands, Texas, to meet Texas Education Agency security requirements. The project, filed as GCCISD-TEA Security Upgrades (Highlands ES) (mention this too if it names the business), is located at 200 E Wallisville Road. The estimated cost for this renovation and alteration work was $249,400. The registered accessibility specialist for the project was William T Winning, and the design firm of record was PBK Architects. TDLR closed the project file in September 2025, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.

The work involved providing fencing and gates to comply with TEA standards. This specific upgrade focuses on perimeter security rather than interior square footage, as the filing lists 1 sq ft of work area. The project utilized public funds and was registered with TDLR in October 2024. Construction began in October 2024, with a scheduled completion date of September 2025. The status is now Project Closed, indicating that the accessibility review phase has concluded.

Project Context and Comparison

Among 39,248 renovation and alteration filings in Harris County, this project's cost is close to the county median of $250,000. The median size for similar projects is 4,000 sq ft, whereas this security upgrade is recorded as 1 sq ft. The scheduled build window of 335 days is longer than the county median of 92 days. Goose Creek Cisd has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $52,421,250, including facilities in Baytown. PBK Architects is the design firm for six other projects totaling $124,252,737, spanning locations in Fulshear, Brookshire, Richmond, Katy, and Houston.

The surrounding area in ZIP 77521 has a population of about 65,920 residents. The median household income is $76,012, and the median owner-occupied home value is $220,100 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates. The housing stock in this ZIP code is mostly owner-occupied. Nearby businesses include O'Reilly Auto Parts, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, AZ Auto Insurance, Dollar General, Family Dollar, and Pig Supply Co. Other registered projects in the immediate vicinity include Speedy Express Plaza, Sigma Design & Fabrication, and Wingstop.

Harris County recorded an unemployment rate of 5 percent in August 2026, which is lower than a year earlier. This project is part of a broader effort by Goose Creek Cisd to upgrade security infrastructure across its district. The completion of the fencing and gates ensures the site meets current state mandates for school safety. The closure of the TDLR file confirms that all required accessibility reviews were addressed during the construction period.