San Augustine Rodeo (Open) Arena Project

The San Augustine County Fair Grounds renovation project, filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under the name San Augustine Rodeo (Open) Arena Project, is closed. The TDLR closed the project file in April 2025, marking the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.

Located at 1109 Oaklawn St in San Augustine, this renovation and alteration project involved a total estimated cost of $300,000. The scope of work, as detailed in the filing, consisted of replacing all rodeo arena pens, panels, gates, and associated appurtenances. The record explicitly states that no improvements were completed on the existing building, focusing the work strictly on the outdoor arena components.

Project Specifications and Costs

The project covered an area of 35,000 square feet, resulting in a calculated cost of $9 per square foot. This figure is below the county median of $102 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings in San Augustine County. The estimated total cost of $300,000 is close to the county median of $350,000 for this type of work. The scheduled build window was 98 days, which is close to the county median of 92 days for comparable projects.

San Augustine County served as the owner and developer of record for this public project. The design firm of record was Everett Griffith Jr. & Associates Inc., and Jeremy Samuel Eppley was the registered accessibility specialist. The project involved public funds and public land. Construction was scheduled to start in May 2025, with a completion date of September 2025 on the filing, although the TDLR file was closed in April 2025.

Local Context and Status

The site is situated in San Augustine County, a region with a population of about 5,896 according to U.S. Census estimates for ZIP 75972. The median household income in this area is $42,693, and the median owner-occupied home value is $76,700. Nearby businesses include the San Augustine County Expo Center and Wolf Stadium. Local coverage has historically referenced the fair grounds for events such as the San Augustine Pro Rodeo and the Ducks Unlimited Banquet, indicating the venue's role in community activities.

San Augustine County has one other TDLR-registered project on record, the San Augustine County Storm Shelter, with a total cost of $3,000,000. The current project is distinct from other registered work in the area, such as the San Augustine ISD facilities and St. Luke's Health - Memorial Hospital. The TDLR status for the San Augustine Rodeo (Open) Arena Project is Project Closed.