Additions in Vidor, TX

Vidor Middle School in Vidor, Orange County, is undergoing a significant expansion with a registered estimated cost of $9,629,375. The project involves additions to the existing building, specifically a classroom and fieldhouse addition totaling 25,148 square feet. This scope of work represents a major investment in the district's infrastructure, with the filing designated as "Additions" under the project name.

Project Scope and Financials

The construction is funded through public funds and public land, aligning with the requirements for Federally funded roadway projects or similar public works. With a computed cost of $383 per square foot, the project sits above the county median of $329 for similar additions. The total estimated cost is also above the median for Orange County additions, placing it in the top quarter of registered projects in the area. This financial scale reflects the substantial nature of the classroom and fieldhouse expansion planned for the school.

Architects Inc serves as the design firm of record for this project. The firm has registered six other projects in the region, including work at Pine Forest Elementary and Oak Forest Elementary, indicating a consistent presence in local educational construction. The registered accessibility specialist for this specific filing is David Clark Teel. TDLR completed the plan review in March 2025, and construction was scheduled to begin in April 2025 with a planned completion date of April 2026.

Despite the scheduled completion date passing, the public record has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The project remains in a status where the final verification of construction completion is pending in the TDLR database. Readers should note that the absence of a final inspection record does not confirm whether the building is open or operational, only that the regulatory closing step has not been logged.

Regional Context

Vidor ISD is the owner of record, with six other registered projects totaling over $75 million in the district. This includes significant investments in Vidor High School and Pine Forest Elementary. The area surrounding the project, ZIP code 77662, has a population of about 25,193 according to U.S. Census estimates. The median household income in this area is $71,755, and housing is predominantly owner-occupied. These demographic factors provide context for the scale of educational infrastructure development in the community.