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UTRGV ESWOT Renovation in Edinburg, TX
1201 W University Dr, Edinburg, TX, 78539
UTRGV ESWOT Renovation is a renovation/alteration project at 1201 W University Dr, Edinburg, in Hidalgo County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Mar 2026). The project has an estimated value of $840K across about 3,650 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $840K
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 3,650 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $230/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 2 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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7 days after the preceding date shown.
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63 days after the preceding date shown.
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The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.
207 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About UTRGV ESWOT Renovation
The Social Work Occupational Therapy Building at 1201 W University Dr in Edinburg, Texas, has completed its construction phase. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley filed this project as the UTRGV ESWOT Renovation, a specific interior alteration designed to transform an existing office suite into two large classrooms. The project passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in March 2026, confirming that the physical work is finished.
The renovation covers 3,650 sq ft of interior space. The estimated cost for this work is $840,000, which calculates to a cost of $230 per square foot. This figure is above the county median of $70 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings in Hidalgo County. The scheduled build window for the project was 63 days, a timeframe shorter than the 92-day median observed in the region for comparable work.
Design and Ownership
Alta Architects served as the design firm of record for this project. The registered accessibility specialist was Shawn Kaarlsen. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is the owner of record and has registered six other TDLR projects totaling $47,750,000. These include the Brownsville Visual Arts Complex and the UTRGV Robert & Janet Vackar Stadium, both of which are inspection complete or closed.
The project involves public funds and public land. It was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in June 2025. Plan review was also completed in June 2025, with construction starting in the same month. The filing indicated a completion date of September 2025, but the actual final inspection occurred later, in March 2026.
Third-party sources, including ConstructConnect, described the project as the renovation of a 3,650-square-foot educational facility in Edinburg. Another source, TopOccupationalTherapySchool, lists the location as part of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s occupational therapy program offerings. The area is part of ZIP code 78539, which has a population of about 38,162 people according to U.S. Census estimates.
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UTRGV ESWOT Renovation is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 1201 W University Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539 in Edinburg, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $840K covering 3,650 sq ft. University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is the property owner and Alta Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on June 23, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Social Work Occupational Therapy Building finished?
Yes, the project passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in March 2026. The construction phase is complete, and the TDLR status is listed as Inspection Complete.
What is the scope of the renovation?
The work involved interior renovation only. The goal was to modify an existing office suite into two large classrooms to support social work and occupational therapy programs.
Who designed and owned the project?
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is the owner of record. Alta Architects was the design firm of record, and Shawn Kaarlsen was the registered accessibility specialist.
How much did the renovation cost?
The estimated cost was $840,000. This translates to $230 per square foot for the 3,650 sq ft of interior space renovated.
When was the project registered with TDLR?
The project was registered with TDLR in June 2025. Plan review was completed in the same month, and construction started in June 2025.
What is UTRGV ESWOT Renovation?
UTRGV ESWOT Renovation is a renovation/alteration project at 1201 W University Dr in Edinburg, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Interior Renovation to modify existing office suite into two large classrooms. Interior renovation work only.
Is UTRGV ESWOT Renovation open in Edinburg?
Construction on UTRGV ESWOT Renovation is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Mar 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is UTRGV ESWOT Renovation located?
UTRGV ESWOT Renovation is located at 1201 W University Dr, Edinburg, TX, 78539, in Hidalgo County.
Who is the owner or developer of UTRGV ESWOT Renovation?
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is the property owner/developer of record for UTRGV ESWOT Renovation, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for UTRGV ESWOT Renovation?
Alta Architects is the design firm of record for UTRGV ESWOT Renovation, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does UTRGV ESWOT Renovation cost and how big is it?
UTRGV ESWOT Renovation has an estimated construction value of $840K and approximately 3,650 square feet (about $230/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Interior Renovation to modify existing office suite into two large classrooms. Interior renovation work only.
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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1201 W University Dr, Edinburg, TX, 78539
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