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San Marcos HS Additions and Renovations
2601 Rattler Rd., San Marcos, TX, 78666
San Marcos HS Additions and Renovations is a new construction project at 2601 Rattler Rd., San Marcos, in Hays County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Jul 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $32.0M across about 68,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $32.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 68,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $471/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 2mo
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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69 days after the preceding date shown.
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425 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About San Marcos HS Additions and Renovations
The San Marcos HS Additions and Renovations project is a $32,000,000 new construction effort on a 68,000 sq ft campus at 2601 Rattler Rd., San Marcos, TX 78666. The filing specifies the renovation of existing portions of the campus along with the new construction of a classroom addition, a backstage and black box theater, and a new band hall addition. This scope represents a significant expansion of the educational facilities at this location in Hays County.
The owner of record is the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District, with VLK Architects, Inc. listed as the design firm. Stacey L Brewer is the registered accessibility specialist for this project. The TDLR registration was completed in March 2025, and plan review was also finished in March 2025. Construction was scheduled to begin in June 2025, with a completion date on the filing set for July 2026.
Despite the scheduled completion date having passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. This means the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The project status remains Review Complete, indicating that the regulatory review process is finished, but the physical completion of the work is not verified by a final inspection entry.
Project Scale and Context
With an estimated cost of $32,000,000, this project is above the county median for new construction filings in Hays County, which stands at $950,000. The size of 68,000 sq ft is also significantly larger than the median size of 8,700 sq ft for similar filings. The cost per square foot is calculated at $471, which is above the county median of $115 per square foot for new construction projects.
The San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $12,625,000, including work at San Marcos High School, Hernandez Elementary School, and the district administration building. VLK Architects, Inc. has been involved in six other TDLR-registered projects totaling over $260 million, including major school facility projects in Pecos and Bastrop. This indicates a pattern of large-scale educational infrastructure development associated with both the owner and the design firm.
The surrounding area in ZIP code 78666 has a population of about 87,775 and a median household income of $55,478, according to U.S. Census estimates. The project is funded by public funds and involves public land, reflecting its role as a community educational asset.
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San Marcos HS Additions and Renovations is a New Construction project located at 2601 Rattler Rd., San Marcos, TX 78666 in San Marcos, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $32.0M covering 68,000 sq ft. San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District is the property owner and VLK Architects, Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on March 24, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of the San Marcos HS construction?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. While plan review was completed in March 2025 and construction was scheduled to finish in July 2026, the public record does not confirm the site's current physical state.
Who is building the San Marcos HS additions?
The owner is the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District. The design firm is VLK Architects, Inc., and Stacey L Brewer is the registered accessibility specialist.
How much does the San Marcos HS project cost?
The estimated cost is $32,000,000 for 68,000 sq ft of new construction and renovation. This is above the Hays County median cost for similar new construction filings.
When was the San Marcos HS project scheduled to finish?
The filing listed a completion date of July 2026. Construction was scheduled to start in June 2025, following plan review completion in March 2025.
What specific buildings are being added?
The scope includes a classroom addition, a backstage and black box theater, and a new band hall addition, along with renovations to existing campus portions.
What is San Marcos HS Additions and Renovations?
San Marcos HS Additions and Renovations is a new construction project at 2601 Rattler Rd. in San Marcos, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Renovation of existing portions of the campus and new construction of a classroom addition, backstage and black box theater and new band hall addition.
Is San Marcos HS Additions and Renovations open in San Marcos?
San Marcos HS Additions and Renovations was scheduled to finish construction in Jul 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 San Marcos HS Additions and Renovations located?
San Marcos HS Additions and Renovations is located at 2601 Rattler Rd., San Marcos, TX, 78666, in Hays County.
Who is the owner or developer of San Marcos HS Additions and Renovations?
San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District is the property owner/developer of record for San Marcos HS Additions and Renovations, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for San Marcos HS Additions and Renovations?
VLK Architects, Inc. is the design firm of record for San Marcos HS Additions and Renovations, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does San Marcos HS Additions and Renovations cost and how big is it?
San Marcos HS Additions and Renovations has an estimated construction value of $32.0M and approximately 68,000 square feet (about $471/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Renovation of existing portions of the campus and new construction of a classroom addition, backstage and black box theater and new band hall addition.
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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2601 Rattler Rd., San Marcos, TX, 78666
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