STATE OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT - SORM in Austin, TX

The Texas Facilities Commission is overseeing a $2,357,000 renovation of the Lavaca Building, located at 1501 Lavaca Ave in Austin. This project involves the alteration of 23,570 square feet of space, specifically targeting open office areas, private offices, and meeting rooms within the State Office of Risk Management facility.

HOK serves as the design firm of record for this significant interior update. The scope of work is substantial, reflecting a comprehensive modernization of the state’s risk management operations area. With a scheduled construction window beginning in February 2026 and a target completion date of October 2026, the project represents a major investment in the existing infrastructure of this North Side Austin location.

Financially, the renovation positions itself in the top quarter of estimated costs for similar renovation and alteration filings in Travis County. The median estimated cost for such projects in the county is $299,550, making this $2.3 million undertaking significantly larger in scale. However, the cost per square foot of $100 remains close to the county median of $103, indicating standard pricing for the level of work described in the filing.

The project timeline spans 242 days, which is longer than the median scheduled build window of 98 days for comparable projects in the region. This extended duration aligns with the complexity of altering 23,570 square feet of occupied office space. The Texas Facilities Commission has six other TDLR-registered projects, totaling nearly $9.6 million, indicating a consistent portfolio of state facility improvements across various Austin locations.

Project Status and Record

TDLR completed the plan review for this project in May 2025. Despite the scheduled completion date of October 2026 having passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Consequently, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The registration status remains as Review Complete, but the absence of a final inspection means the project’s physical completion is not officially verified in the accessibility database.