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09-3426-STWD TEEX in Brownsville, TX

17955 State Highway 48, Brownsville, TX, 78521

Opening ~Dec 2026Review Complete

09-3426-STWD TEEX is a new construction project at 17955 State Highway 48, Brownsville, in Cameron County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Dec 2026. The project has an estimated value of $22.2M across about 39,064 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$22.2M
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Reported floor area
39,064 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$569/sqft
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Scheduled duration
1y 8mo
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Apr 21, 2025617 days across supplied datesDec 29, 2026

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  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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  2. Review complete · TDLR filing

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    Same day as the preceding date shown.

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  3. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    7 days after the preceding date shown.

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  4. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

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    610 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About 09-3426-STWD TEEX

Texas A&M South Texas Workforce Development is a new construction project located at 17955 State Highway 48 in Brownsville, Texas. The site is situated in Cameron County within a FEMA moderate-risk flood zone. TDLR records identify the project under the filing name 09-3426-Stwd Teex, registered in April 2025 with a status of Review Complete.

The scope includes the construction of a 39,064 square foot single-story pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) designed for classrooms and labs. The filing also lists a single-story PEMB high bay and two outdoor structures. The estimated cost for this development is $22,221,907, which calculates to $569 per square foot.

Project Status and Timeline

TDLR completed plan review in April 2025 and construction is scheduled to finish in December 2026, with work starting April 2025. This represents a scheduled build window of 610 days. The project owner of record is the Texas A&M University System, which has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $55,882,588. The design firm of record is PBK Architects.

Context from 1,454 TDLR-registered new construction filings in Cameron County shows this project’s cost is above the county median for its type. The median estimated cost in the county is $500,000, with a median size of 6,300 square feet. The $569 per square foot cost for this project is above the county median of $98 per square foot.

Funding for this project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project. The registered accessibility specialist is Felipe Guerrero. The site is in ZIP code 78521, where Census estimates indicate a population of about 87,860 and a median household income of $41,276.

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09-3426-STWD TEEX is a New Construction project located at 17955 State Highway 48, Brownsville, TX 78521 in Brownsville, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $22.2M covering 39,064 sq ft. Texas A&M University System is the property owner and PBK Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 21, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Texas A&M South Texas Workforce Development building open?

The TDLR record indicates construction is scheduled to finish in December 2026. There is no information in the provided facts confirming that the facility is operating.

Where is the Texas A&M South Texas Workforce Development project located?

The project is located at 17955 State Highway 48 in Brownsville, Texas 78521, within Cameron County.

Who is the owner of this new construction project?

The owner of record is the Texas A&M University System. The design firm of record is PBK Architects.

What is the estimated cost of the project?

The estimated cost is $22,221,907. This equates to $569 per square foot for the 39,064 square foot facility.

When is the construction scheduled to be completed?

Construction is scheduled to finish in December 2026, with work starting in April 2025.

What is 09-3426-STWD TEEX?

09-3426-STWD TEEX is a new construction project at 17955 State Highway 48 in Brownsville, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New Construction of a 39,064 sf. single-story PEMB for classroom and Labs,a single-story PEMB high bay, and two outdoor structures.

Is 09-3426-STWD TEEX open in Brownsville?

09-3426-STWD TEEX is still under construction in Brownsville, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2026 according to its TDLR registration.

Where is 09-3426-STWD TEEX located?

09-3426-STWD TEEX is located at 17955 State Highway 48, Brownsville, TX, 78521, in Cameron County.

Who is the owner or developer of 09-3426-STWD TEEX?

Texas A&M University System is the property owner/developer of record for 09-3426-STWD TEEX, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for 09-3426-STWD TEEX?

PBK Architects is the design firm of record for 09-3426-STWD TEEX, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does 09-3426-STWD TEEX cost and how big is it?

09-3426-STWD TEEX has an estimated construction value of $22.2M and approximately 39,064 square feet (about $569/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

New Construction of a 39,064 sf. single-story PEMB for classroom and Labs,a single-story PEMB high bay, and two outdoor structures.

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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17955 State Highway 48, Brownsville, TX, 78521

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