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ETAMU Morris Recreation Center Expansion and Renovation in Commerce, TX
2350 TX-24, Commerce, TX, 75429
ETAMU Morris Recreation Center Expansion and Renovation is a additions to existing building project at 2350 TX-24, Commerce, in Hunt County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Apr 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $15.0M across about 28,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $15.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 28,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $536/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 4mo
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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9 days after the preceding date shown.
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484 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About ETAMU Morris Recreation Center Expansion and Renovation
The ETAMU Morris Recreation Center in Commerce is undergoing a major expansion and renovation valued at $15,000,000. Located at 2350 TX-24 in Hunt County, the project adds 12,000 square feet of new space to the existing facility while renovating another 16,000 square feet, resulting in a total scope of 28,000 square feet.
East Texas A&M University is the owner of record for this addition to an existing building. The design firm of record is SmithGroup, which is also responsible for other large-scale projects in the region. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Marcela Abadi Rhoads. The project involves public funds and is situated within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, specifically zone A.
Project Status and Timeline
TDLR completed plan review in December 2024, and construction was scheduled to begin in January 2025. The filing listed April 2026 as the completion date. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The TDLR status is listed as Review Complete.
This project is significantly larger than typical additions in the county. Among 43 TDLR-registered additions to existing buildings in Hunt County, the median estimated cost is $700,000, while this project is in the top quarter of that range. The median size for these filings is 9,368 square feet, whereas this project covers 28,000 square feet. The cost per square foot for this project is $536, which is above the county median of $110 per square foot.
East Texas A&M University has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $947,789, including Memorial Stadium and the Journalism Building in Commerce. SmithGroup, the design firm, has six other registered projects totaling $41,487,338, such as the Research & Operations Center in Dallas and the UT Tyler College of Business. The scheduled build window for this project is 484 days, which is longer than the county median of 212 days for similar filings.
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ETAMU Morris Recreation Center Expansion and Renovation is a Additions to Existing Building project located at 2350 TX-24 in Commerce, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $15.0M covering 28,000 sq ft. East Texas A&M University is the property owner and SmithGroup is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on December 23, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is building the ETAMU Morris Recreation Center expansion?
East Texas A&M University is the owner of record. SmithGroup is the design firm of record, and Marcela Abadi Rhoads is the registered accessibility specialist.
How much does the Morris Recreation Center project cost?
The estimated cost for the expansion and renovation is $15,000,000. This places the project in the top quarter of similar additions in Hunt County.
Is the Morris Recreation Center construction finished?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. While the filing listed an April 2026 completion date, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
What is the total square footage of the project?
The project includes 12,000 square feet of new additions and 16,000 square feet of renovations, totaling 28,000 square feet of work.
Where is the ETAMU Morris Recreation Center located?
The facility is located at 2350 TX-24 in Commerce, Hunt County, Texas.
What is ETAMU Morris Recreation Center Expansion and Renovation?
ETAMU Morris Recreation Center Expansion and Renovation is a additions to existing building project at 2350 TX-24 in Commerce, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: 12,000 sf in multiple additions to existing recreation center, 16,000 sf of renovations to existing building.
Is ETAMU Morris Recreation Center Expansion and Renovation open in Commerce?
ETAMU Morris Recreation Center Expansion and Renovation was scheduled to finish construction in Apr 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 ETAMU Morris Recreation Center Expansion and Renovation located?
ETAMU Morris Recreation Center Expansion and Renovation is located at 2350 TX-24, Commerce, TX, 75429, in Hunt County.
Who is the owner or developer of ETAMU Morris Recreation Center Expansion and Renovation?
East Texas A&M University is the property owner/developer of record for ETAMU Morris Recreation Center Expansion and Renovation, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for ETAMU Morris Recreation Center Expansion and Renovation?
SmithGroup is the design firm of record for ETAMU Morris Recreation Center Expansion and Renovation, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does ETAMU Morris Recreation Center Expansion and Renovation cost and how big is it?
ETAMU Morris Recreation Center Expansion and Renovation has an estimated construction value of $15.0M and approximately 28,000 square feet (about $536/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
12,000 sf in multiple additions to existing recreation center, 16,000 sf of renovations to existing building.
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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2350 TX-24, Commerce, TX, 75429
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