Project intelligenceTDLR TABS2025005164Additions to Existing Building
Funding type

This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

THOP East OBS Unit - Phase III in El Paso, TX

3280 Joe Battle Blvd., El Paso, TX, 79938

Construction complete · Jun 2026Project Closed

THOP East OBS Unit - Phase III is a additions to existing building project at 3280 Joe Battle Blvd., El Paso, in El Paso 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 $1.3M across about 15,832 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$1.3M
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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
15,832 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$79/sqft
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Scheduled duration
11 months
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Nov 8, 2024570 days across supplied datesJun 1, 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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    113 days after the preceding date shown.

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  4. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

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    336 days after the preceding date shown.

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  5. Inspection complete · TDLR filing

    The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.

    12 days after the preceding date shown.

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  6. Project closed · TDLR filing

    The project record was closed in TDLR.

    109 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About THOP East OBS Unit - Phase III

Tenet Health, Inc. completed a $1,250,126 construction project at The Hospitals of Providence East Campus in El Paso. The work involved a new building addition for a 20-bed observation unit, covering 15,832 square feet of interior buildout on Joe Battle Boulevard. The project is registered under the name THOP East OBS Unit - Phase III, and TDLR closed the project file in June 2026, marking the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.

Scope and Design

The filing specifies that the scope was limited to interior buildout for the new observation unit. Fokus on Architecture, INC. served as the design firm of record for the project. Tommy Fan was the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The estimated cost of $1,250,126 translates to $79 per square foot, a figure below the county median of $113 for similar additions in El Paso County. The scheduled build window was 336 days, which is longer than the county median of 183 days for comparable projects.

Tenet Health, Inc. is the owner of record for this development. The company has six other TDLR-registered projects in the region, totaling $5,660,065 in estimated costs, most located at the same East Campus site. Fokus on Architecture, INC. has designed six other registered projects totaling $2,194,420, including work for The Hospitals of Providence Sierra Campus and Somar Industries. This project is privately funded on private land for private use.

Timeline and Status

The project was registered with TDLR in November 2024, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction started in March 2025, with a scheduled completion date of January 2026. The final inspection passed in February 2026. TDLR closed the project file in June 2026, confirming the completion of the regulatory review process. The project is now considered closed in the state records.

The facility is located in ZIP code 79938, an area with a population of about 97,851 and a median household income of $75,801 according to Census estimates. The project adds 15,832 square feet to the existing hospital infrastructure, contributing to the local construction activity in El Paso County. The cost per square foot of $79 is lower than the median for similar additions in the county, reflecting the specific nature of the interior buildout work.

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THOP East OBS Unit - Phase III is a Additions to Existing Building project located at 3280 Joe Battle Blvd., El Paso, TX 79938 in El Paso, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.3M covering 15,832 sq ft. Tenet Health, Inc. is the property owner and FOKUS ON ARCHITECTURE, INC. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on November 8, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Hospitals of Providence East Campus open?

The TDLR record confirms the construction project closed in June 2026. It does not state whether the hospital business is open or operating.

What was the scope of the work?

The filing describes a new building addition for a 20-bed observation unit, specifically interior buildout only.

Who is the owner of the project?

Tenet Health, Inc. is the owner and developer of record for this construction project.

When was the final inspection passed?

The final inspection passed in February 2026, ahead of the file closure in June 2026.

What is THOP East OBS Unit - Phase III?

THOP East OBS Unit - Phase III is a additions to existing building project at 3280 Joe Battle Blvd. in El Paso, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New building addition for 20-bed observation unit (interior buildout only)

Is THOP East OBS Unit - Phase III open in El Paso?

Construction on THOP East OBS Unit - Phase III 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 THOP East OBS Unit - Phase III located?

THOP East OBS Unit - Phase III is located at 3280 Joe Battle Blvd., El Paso, TX, 79938, in El Paso County.

Who is the owner or developer of THOP East OBS Unit - Phase III?

Tenet Health, Inc. is the property owner/developer of record for THOP East OBS Unit - Phase III, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for THOP East OBS Unit - Phase III?

FOKUS ON ARCHITECTURE, INC. is the design firm of record for THOP East OBS Unit - Phase III, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does THOP East OBS Unit - Phase III cost and how big is it?

THOP East OBS Unit - Phase III has an estimated construction value of $1.3M and approximately 15,832 square feet (about $79/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

New building addition for 20-bed observation unit (interior buildout only)

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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3280 Joe Battle Blvd., El Paso, TX, 79938

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