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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
State Fair of Texas Administration Building in Dallas, TX
1600 Coliseum Texas State Fairgrounds, Dallas, TX, 75210
State Fair of Texas Administration Building is a new construction project at 1600 Coliseum Texas State Fairgrounds, Dallas, in Dallas County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Aug 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $11.0M across about 24,990 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $11.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 24,990 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $440/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 10 months
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210 days after the preceding date shown.
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298 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About State Fair of Texas Administration Building
The State Fair of Texas Administration Building is a new construction project located at 1600 Coliseum Texas State Fairgrounds in Dallas, Texas. This 24,990-square-foot office facility is designed to house the State Fair's administrative operations within the fairgrounds. The estimated cost for this project is $11,000,000, which equates to approximately $440 per square foot.
Project Scope and Registration
According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) filing, the scope includes the new construction of an office building and associated site work. Marcela Abadi Rhoads is the registered accessibility specialist of record. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. TDLR completed the plan review in April 2025, and construction was scheduled to begin in November 2025. The filing indicates a completion date of August 2026.
Although the scheduled completion date has passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. This project is one of the larger new construction filings in Dallas County, with an estimated cost above the county median for similar work.
Context and Comparisons
The State Fair of Texas is also the owner of record for the Pan-Am Salon project in Dallas, which is a separate registration. In the surrounding area, other registered projects include the African American Museum Dallas and the Joseph J. Rhoads Learning Center, both involving renovation or alteration work. The site is located in ZIP code 75210, where U.S. Census estimates indicate a population of about 7,458 and a median household income of $28,739.
The Dallas County unemployment rate was 3.4 percent in June 2026, higher than a year earlier. This project fits within the broader development landscape of the area, which includes various commercial and institutional facilities. The TDLR registration ensures that the project meets state accessibility standards during the construction phase.
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State Fair of Texas Administration Building is a New Construction project located at 1600 Coliseum Texas State Fairgrounds, Dallas, TX 75210 in Dallas, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $11.0M covering 24,990 sq ft. State Fair of Texas is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on April 7, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the State Fair of Texas Administration Building open?
The TDLR record shows that the project has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, it is not confirmed as open or operating in the public record. The scheduled completion date was August 2026, but the final status is pending.
Who is the owner of the Administration Building project?
The owner of record is the State Fair of Texas. The project is privately funded and located on private land at the Texas State Fairgrounds in Dallas.
What is the estimated cost of this project?
The estimated cost is $11,000,000. This amount covers the new construction of the office building and associated site work within the state fairgrounds.
When was the plan review completed?
TDLR completed the plan review in April 2025. Construction was scheduled to start in November 2025, with a completion date of August 2026.
What is State Fair of Texas Administration Building?
State Fair of Texas Administration Building is a new construction project at 1600 Coliseum Texas State Fairgrounds in Dallas, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New construction of an office building to house State Fair administration within the state fairgrounds, including associated site work.
Is State Fair of Texas Administration Building open in Dallas?
State Fair of Texas Administration Building was scheduled to finish construction in Aug 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 State Fair of Texas Administration Building located?
State Fair of Texas Administration Building is located at 1600 Coliseum Texas State Fairgrounds, Dallas, TX, 75210, in Dallas County.
Who is the owner or developer of State Fair of Texas Administration Building?
State Fair of Texas is the property owner/developer of record for State Fair of Texas Administration Building, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does State Fair of Texas Administration Building cost and how big is it?
State Fair of Texas Administration Building has an estimated construction value of $11.0M and approximately 24,990 square feet (about $440/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New construction of an office building to house State Fair administration within the state fairgrounds, including associated site work.
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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1600 Coliseum Texas State Fairgrounds, Dallas, TX, 75210
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