Security Vestibule - Zavala in Austin, TX

The TDLR record for the Security Vestibule renovation at Zavala Elementary School is now complete. The project closed the project file in January 2026, marking the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The work involved an interior remodel of the existing school facility located at 310 Robert T Martinez Jr St in Austin, Texas.

Austin Independent School District served as the owner of record for this 1,112 sq ft renovation. The estimated cost for the project was $240,000, which equates to $216 per square foot. Smith Holt Architecture and Project Management was the design firm of record, and Mark S Robinson was the registered accessibility specialist. The project was registered with TDLR in April 2025, and plan review was completed in the same month.

Construction Timeline and Scope

Construction began in May 2025, with a scheduled completion date of August 2025. The actual final inspection passed in December 2025. This timeline indicates that the construction phase extended beyond the initial scheduled window. The scope of work was specifically an interior remodel, focusing on the security vestibule area of the school. The project involved public funds and was conducted on public land.

In the context of Travis County renovation filings, this project’s estimated cost is below the county median of $299,975. The scheduled build window of 67 days was shorter than the county median of 98 days. However, the cost per square foot of $216 is above the county median of $103. Austin Independent School District has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $8,112,002, including work at Covington Middle School and Noack Sports Complex. Smith Holt Architecture and Project Management has six other registered projects totaling $1,420,000, such as work at Galindo Elementary School.

City of Austin permit records show six permits on file at this street address between June 2025 and June 2026. These include two electrical permits, two building permits, one plumbing permit, and one mechanical permit. Four of these permits have a final status. The most recent permits describe the installation of new doors and an interior remodel of an existing school. The area profile for ZIP code 78702 indicates a population of about 26,495 and a median household income of $101,304, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates.