2465 / Lorena ISD Security Upgrades (PS)

Lorena ISD completed a $385,000 security upgrade at 1191 Old Lorena Rd. in Lorena, McLennan County. The project, filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in January 2025, focused on alterations to existing exterior and interior doors. The work included hardware replacement, access control system installation, and the addition of kick plates to meet bottom rail requirements.

The project was registered as a Renovation/Alteration type of work. Although the filing listed a completion date of July 2025, the TDLR status indicates that the agency closed the project file in January 2025. This action marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The registered accessibility specialist of record was Sheri Bumgardner.

Project Context and Scale

The estimated cost of $385,000 is above the county median for renovation and alteration projects in McLennan County, which stands at $279,286. The scheduled build window for this project was 161 days, longer than the county median of 122 days. The scope covered 30 square feet of work, a figure that reflects the specific nature of the door and hardware alterations rather than a large-scale structural build.

Lorena ISD is the owner and developer of record. The design firm of record is WRA Architects, which has been involved in several other TDLR-registered projects across Texas. These include facilities in Denison, Mansfield, and Greenville. The project involved public funds and public land, consistent with the district’s status as a public entity.

Nearby registered projects include renovations at Lorena High School and Lorena Middle School, both also managed by Lorena ISD. The area profile for ZIP code 76655 indicates a population of about 9,572 and a median household income of $106,012, according to U.S. Census American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates. The housing stock is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $294,600.