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Roma Lab - Interior Finish Out (PRJ: 21-1859-25-01)
2654 N. US 83, Roma, TX, 78584
Roma Lab - Interior Finish Out (PRJ: 21-1859-25-01) is a renovation/alteration project at 2654 N. US 83, Roma, in Starr County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Apr 2026). The project has an estimated value of $186K across about 619 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $186K
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- Reported floor area
- 619 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $301/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 6 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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The filing records completion of the accessibility review.
Same day as the preceding date shown.
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83 days after the preceding date shown.
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184 days after the preceding date shown.
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The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.
94 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Roma Lab - Interior Finish Out (PRJ: 21-1859-25-01)
The Roma Lab interior finish-out project at 2654 N. US 83 in Starr County is complete. This renovation of an existing pre-engineered metal building passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in April 2026, confirming the construction phase has ended. The project, filed as Prj: 21-1859-25-01, involved creating a functional interior space within a 619 sq ft footprint.
Scope and Cost
The work included installing a single-user restroom, a storage room, cabinetry, and new mechanical and electrical systems. The estimated cost for this renovation/alteration was $186,161. This places the project below the county median estimated cost of $270,000 for similar renovation filings in Starr County. The cost per square foot was $301, which is above the county median of $109 for this project type.
The owner of record is the Texas Department of Transportation Facilities Planning & Management. The project was registered with TDLR in April 2025, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction began in July 2025. The scheduled build window was 184 days, which is longer than the county median of 122 days for comparable projects. Funding for the project involved public funds, public land, or a Federally funded roadway project.
Local Context
The project is located in ZIP code 78584. U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates indicate a population of about 17,823 in this area. The median household income is $30,134, and the median owner-occupied home value is $83,800. Housing in this ZIP code is mostly owner-occupied, with 6,639 total housing units. Starr County unemployment rate was 9.4 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier.
This is one of several projects under the same owner. The Texas Department of Transportation Facilities Planning & Management has five other TDLR-registered projects totaling $1,247,437. These include projects in Rocksprings, Lufkin, Lubbock, Caldwell, and Huntsville. The presence of this project adds to the infrastructure development in Starr County, contributing to the local construction activity.
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Roma Lab - Interior Finish Out (PRJ: 21-1859-25-01) is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 2654 N. US 83, Roma, TX 78584 in Roma, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $186K covering 619 sq ft. Texas Department of Transportation Facilities Planning & Management, (SSD) is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on April 23, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Roma Lab project finished?
Yes, the project passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in April 2026, indicating construction is complete.
Who owns the building at 2654 N. US 83?
The owner of record is the Texas Department of Transportation Facilities Planning & Management.
When did construction start and end?
Construction started in July 2025 and the final inspection passed in April 2026.
How does the cost per square foot compare to the county median?
The project cost $301 per sq ft, which is above the Starr County median of $109 for similar renovations.
What is Roma Lab - Interior Finish Out (PRJ: 21-1859-25-01)?
Roma Lab - Interior Finish Out (PRJ: 21-1859-25-01) is a renovation/alteration project at 2654 N. US 83 in Roma, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: This project includes an interior finish out of an existing pre engineered metal building. Included in this finish out is a single user restroom, storage room, cabinetry, mechanical system and electrical systems.
Is Roma Lab - Interior Finish Out (PRJ: 21-1859-25-01) open in Roma?
Construction on Roma Lab - Interior Finish Out (PRJ: 21-1859-25-01) is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Apr 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is Roma Lab - Interior Finish Out (PRJ: 21-1859-25-01) located?
Roma Lab - Interior Finish Out (PRJ: 21-1859-25-01) is located at 2654 N. US 83, Roma, TX, 78584, in Starr County.
Who is the owner or developer of Roma Lab - Interior Finish Out (PRJ: 21-1859-25-01)?
Texas Department of Transportation Facilities Planning & Management, (SSD) is the property owner/developer of record for Roma Lab - Interior Finish Out (PRJ: 21-1859-25-01), per its TDLR project registration.
How much does Roma Lab - Interior Finish Out (PRJ: 21-1859-25-01) cost and how big is it?
Roma Lab - Interior Finish Out (PRJ: 21-1859-25-01) has an estimated construction value of $186K and approximately 619 square feet (about $301/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
This project includes an interior finish out of an existing pre engineered metal building. Included in this finish out is a single user restroom, storage room, cabinetry, mechanical system and electrical systems.
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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2654 N. US 83, Roma, TX, 78584
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