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Cameron County Morgue in Harlingen, TX
2101 Pease St, Harlingen, TX, 78550
Cameron County Morgue is a renovation/alteration project at 2101 Pease St, Harlingen, in Cameron County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Dec 2025 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $2.0M across about 3,500 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $2.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 3,500 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $571/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 10 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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3 days after the preceding date shown.
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299 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Cameron County Morgue
Valley Baptist Hospital in Harlingen is undergoing a $2,000,000 renovation of its existing morgue facility. The project, filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under the name Cameron County Morgue, involves 3,500 square feet of interior alterations at 2101 Pease St. This work represents a significant investment in the hospital's infrastructure, with an estimated cost of $571 per square foot.
Project Scope and Ownership
The owner of record is VHS Harlingen Hospital Company, LLC, doing business as Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen, a Tenet Healthcare property. Gomez Mendez Saenz, Inc. serves as the design firm of record for this renovation. The project is classified as a Renovation/Alteration and involves public funds, public land, or Federally funded roadway elements, as noted in the filing. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Isaac Ochoa.
This renovation is part of a broader portfolio of work by Gomez Mendez Saenz, Inc., which has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $3,270,000 in Cameron County and surrounding areas. These include facilities in Santa Rosa, Falfurrias, La Villa, and Weslaco. The $2,000,000 estimated cost for this specific project is above the county median for renovation and alteration filings, placing it in the top quarter of recent projects by value.
Timeline and Status
The project was registered with TDLR in March 2025, with plan review completed in the same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in March 2025 and finish in December 2025. The scheduled build window of 299 days is longer than the 121-day median for similar projects in Cameron County. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
The site is located in Harlingen, within ZIP code 78550, which has a population of about 54,169 according to U.S. Census estimates. The area includes other nearby businesses such as Jason's Deli, Wingstop, and several pharmacies. For those interested in similar projects in the area, other registered works include the Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen renovation and various new construction projects like BIG G's and MAC Plaza.
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Cameron County Morgue is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 2101 Pease St, Harlingen, TX 78550 in Harlingen, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $2.0M covering 3,500 sq ft. VHS Harlingen Hospital Company, LLC dba Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen (Tenet Healthcare) is the property owner and Gomez Mendez Saenz, Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on March 4, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Valley Baptist Hospital morgue renovation finished?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. While the scheduled completion date was December 2025, the public record does not confirm the current state of the site.
Who is building the Cameron County Morgue renovation?
The owner is VHS Harlingen Hospital Company, LLC dba Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen. The design firm of record is Gomez Mendez Saenz, Inc.
How much does the Valley Baptist Hospital renovation cost?
The estimated cost of the 3,500 square foot interior renovation is $2,000,000, which equates to $571 per square foot.
What is the square footage of the renovation?
The scope of work involves 3,500 square feet of interior renovations at the existing morgue facility.
What is Cameron County Morgue?
Cameron County Morgue is a renovation/alteration project at 2101 Pease St in Harlingen, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: 3500 sq ft. Interior renovations at existing morgue.
Is Cameron County Morgue open in Harlingen?
Cameron County Morgue was scheduled to finish construction in Dec 2025 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 Cameron County Morgue located?
Cameron County Morgue is located at 2101 Pease St, Harlingen, TX, 78550, in Cameron County.
Who is the owner or developer of Cameron County Morgue?
VHS Harlingen Hospital Company, LLC dba Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen (Tenet Healthcare) is the property owner/developer of record for Cameron County Morgue, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Cameron County Morgue?
Gomez Mendez Saenz, Inc. is the design firm of record for Cameron County Morgue, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Cameron County Morgue cost and how big is it?
Cameron County Morgue has an estimated construction value of $2.0M and approximately 3,500 square feet (about $571/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
3500 sq ft. Interior renovations at existing morgue.
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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2101 Pease St, Harlingen, TX, 78550
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