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2nd Court of Appeals Buildout in Fort Worth, TX
100 N. Calhoun St., Fort Worth, TX, 76196
2nd Court of Appeals Buildout is a renovation/alteration project at 100 N. Calhoun St., Fort Worth, in Tarrant 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 $8.5M across about 32,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $8.5M
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- Reported floor area
- 32,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $266/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1 year
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212 days after the preceding date shown.
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364 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About 2nd Court of Appeals Buildout
The Tom Vandergriff Civil Courts Building in Fort Worth is undergoing a major renovation of its sixth floor, a project filed as the 2nd Court of Appeals Buildout. Located at 100 N. Calhoun St. in the Sundance Square neighborhood of Tarrant County, this 32,000 sq ft alteration is estimated to cost $8,500,000. The work involves finishing out the space for the Texas 2nd Court of Appeals and associated support areas, with construction scheduled to finish in December 2026.
Project Scope and Design
Tarrant County serves as the owner of record for this project, which is funded through public funds. Elements of Architecture is the design firm of record, overseeing the renovation/alteration work. The estimated cost of $8,500,000 translates to $266 per square foot. This figure is above the Tarrant County median of $79 per square foot for renovation and alteration filings, placing the project in the top quarter of cost estimates for its type in the county.
The project’s scheduled build window is 364 days, which is longer than the county median of 92 days for similar filings. Construction is set to begin in December 2025, following the completion of plan review in May 2025. The TDLR status is marked as Review Complete, indicating that the necessary regulatory steps for the renovation have been finalized before ground-breaking.
Local Context and Permit Activity
Tarrant County has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $26,039,572, including the Tarrant County Corrections Center and the Cold Springs Jail. Elements of Architecture also has six other registered projects totaling $32,465,688, with recent work in Fort Worth and Austin. At this street address, City of Fort Worth permit records show three permits issued between January 2025 and May 2025, including electrical, commercial building, and plumbing backflow types, with declared valuations totaling $8,500,000.
The registered accessibility specialist for this project is Jeffery L Kelley. The filing was registered with TDLR in May 2025, and the project remains under the jurisdiction of Tarrant County for local oversight. This renovation is part of a broader trend of significant public infrastructure updates in the Fort Worth area, with other nearby projects including renovations at Burnett Plaza and Water Gardens Place.
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2nd Court of Appeals Buildout is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 100 N. Calhoun St., Fort Worth, TX 76196 in Fort Worth, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $8.5M covering 32,000 sq ft. Tarrant County is the property owner and Elements of Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 7, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Tom Vandergriff Civil Courts Building renovation be finished?
Construction is scheduled to finish in December 2026, with work starting in December 2025. TDLR completed plan review in May 2025, clearing the path for the 364-day build window.
Who is building the 2nd Court of Appeals space?
Tarrant County is the owner of record, and Elements of Architecture is the design firm. The project is a renovation of the sixth floor for the Texas 2nd Court of Appeals.
How much does this renovation cost?
The estimated cost is $8,500,000 for 32,000 sq ft, which works out to $266 per square foot. This is above the Tarrant County median of $79 per square foot for similar projects.
Is the court building open to the public during construction?
The facts provided cover only the construction status of the sixth-floor renovation. There is no information in the filing regarding public access or operating hours for the rest of the building.
What is 2nd Court of Appeals Buildout?
2nd Court of Appeals Buildout is a renovation/alteration project at 100 N. Calhoun St. in Fort Worth, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Finish out of the 6th Floor of the Tom Vandergriff Civil Courts Building for the Texas 2nd Court of Appeals and associated support spaces.
Is 2nd Court of Appeals Buildout open in Fort Worth?
2nd Court of Appeals Buildout is still under construction in Fort Worth, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is 2nd Court of Appeals Buildout located?
2nd Court of Appeals Buildout is located at 100 N. Calhoun St., Fort Worth, TX, 76196, in Tarrant County.
Who is the owner or developer of 2nd Court of Appeals Buildout?
Tarrant County is the property owner/developer of record for 2nd Court of Appeals Buildout, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for 2nd Court of Appeals Buildout?
Elements of Architecture is the design firm of record for 2nd Court of Appeals Buildout, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does 2nd Court of Appeals Buildout cost and how big is it?
2nd Court of Appeals Buildout has an estimated construction value of $8.5M and approximately 32,000 square feet (about $266/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Finish out of the 6th Floor of the Tom Vandergriff Civil Courts Building for the Texas 2nd Court of Appeals and associated support spaces.
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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100 N. Calhoun St., Fort Worth, TX, 76196
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