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SMPD Site Improvements
2300 IH-35 Frontage Rd, San Marcos, TX, 78666
SMPD Site Improvements is a additions to existing building project at 2300 IH-35 Frontage Rd, San Marcos, in Hays County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Oct 2026). The project has an estimated value of $55K across about 2,100 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $55K
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- Reported floor area
- 2,100 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $26/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 7 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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The filing records completion of the accessibility review.
Same day as the preceding date shown.
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74 days after the preceding date shown.
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210 days after the preceding date shown.
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The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.
406 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About SMPD Site Improvements
The San Marcos PD HQ project at 2300 IH-35 Frontage Rd in San Marcos has completed its site improvements. The filing, titled SMPD Site Improvements, involved adding a pre-engineered metal building canopy spanning the full length of the front of the existing SWAT garage bay doors. This addition covers 2,100 square feet of the facility's exterior.
The City of San Marcos, as the owner of record, utilized public funds for this construction project. FGM Architects served as the design firm, and Mark S Robinson was the registered accessibility specialist. The estimated cost for this addition was $55,000, which calculates to $26 per square foot. This figure is below the county median of $158 per square foot for similar additions to existing buildings in Hays County.
Construction began in January 2025, following plan review completion in November 2024. The scheduled build window was 210 days, which is close to the county median of 213 days for comparable projects. The final TDLR accessibility inspection was passed in October 2026, confirming that the construction is complete and the project status is Inspection Complete.
Project Context and Comparisons
This project is part of a broader series of developments in the area. The City of San Marcos has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $33,909,700, including the San Marcos Fire Station 3 and the Sunset Acres development. FGM Architects has been involved in six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $58,510,288, such as the Andrews Elementary School in Austin. In Hays County, the median estimated cost for additions to existing buildings is $476,400, with a median size of 3,604 square feet. This project’s cost is in the bottom quarter of that range.
The site is located in ZIP code 78666, which has a population of about 87,775 and a median household income of $55,478 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates. Nearby businesses include North Carolina Furniture Direct and Austin Imports. The Hays County unemployment rate was 4 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. This project contributes to the local infrastructure and public safety capabilities in San Marcos.
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SMPD Site Improvements is a Additions to Existing Building project located at 2300 IH-35 Frontage Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666 in San Marcos, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $55K covering 2,100 sq ft. City of San Marcos is the property owner and FGM Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on November 11, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the San Marcos PD HQ construction finished?
Yes, the project passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in October 2026. The status is listed as Inspection Complete, indicating that construction is done and the site improvements are finalized.
What was the total cost of the project?
The estimated cost for the SMPD Site Improvements was $55,000. This covers the addition of a pre-engineered metal building canopy over the SWAT garage bay doors, totaling 2,100 square feet.
Who designed the building additions?
FGM Architects was the design firm of record for this project. They worked with the City of San Marcos, the owner, to complete the site improvements at the police headquarters.
Where is the project located?
The project is located at 2300 IH-35 Frontage Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666. It is situated in Hays County, near other local businesses and the San Marcos Municipal Court.
How long did the construction take?
Construction started in January 2025 and the final inspection was passed in October 2026. The scheduled build window was 210 days, which is close to the county median for similar projects.
What is SMPD Site Improvements?
SMPD Site Improvements is a additions to existing building project at 2300 IH-35 Frontage Rd in San Marcos, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Addition of a Pre-engineered metal building canopy the full length of the front of the existing SWAT garage bay doors.
Is SMPD Site Improvements open in San Marcos?
Construction on SMPD Site Improvements is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Oct 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is SMPD Site Improvements located?
SMPD Site Improvements is located at 2300 IH-35 Frontage Rd, San Marcos, TX, 78666, in Hays County.
Who is the owner or developer of SMPD Site Improvements?
City of San Marcos is the property owner/developer of record for SMPD Site Improvements, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for SMPD Site Improvements?
FGM Architects is the design firm of record for SMPD Site Improvements, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does SMPD Site Improvements cost and how big is it?
SMPD Site Improvements has an estimated construction value of $55K and approximately 2,100 square feet (about $26/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Addition of a Pre-engineered metal building canopy the full length of the front of the existing SWAT garage bay doors.
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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2300 IH-35 Frontage Rd, San Marcos, TX, 78666
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