Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
HMCH - ED OBSERVATION BUILDOUT in Cypress, TX
24500 NORTHWEST FREEWAY, Cypress, TX, 77429
HMCH - ED OBSERVATION BUILDOUT is a renovation/alteration project at 24500 NORTHWEST FREEWAY, Cypress, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Oct 2026). The project has an estimated value of $1.8M across about 5,400 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.8M
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- Reported floor area
- 5,400 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $324/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 9 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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32 days after the preceding date shown.
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262 days after the preceding date shown.
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View source recordInspection complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.
21 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordProject closed · TDLR filing
The project record was closed in TDLR.
145 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About HMCH - ED OBSERVATION BUILDOUT
Houston Methodist completed a $1,750,000 renovation of the first floor at 24500 Northwest Freeway in Cypress. The project, filed as Hmch - ED Observation Buildout, added 5,400 square feet of interior space dedicated to a new observation unit. The construction team finished the work in May 2026, and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation closed the project file in October 2026.
Project Scope and Cost
The filing describes the work as interior alterations to the hospital's first floor. The estimated cost of $1,750,000 translates to $324 per square foot. This figure is above the Harris County median of $80 per square foot for similar renovation filings. The scheduled build window of 262 days was longer than the county median of 92 days. Page Southerland Page, INC. served as the design firm of record for this specific buildout.
Houston Methodist is the owner of record. The company has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $57,210,000 across the region. These include other facilities in Cypress, Sugar Land, and Houston. The Cypress location previously had a $50,000,000 project marked as inspection complete and a $200,000 project that is now closed. This current filing represents a distinct, smaller-scale addition to the hospital's existing infrastructure.
Timeline and Status
The project registered with TDLR in July 2025. Plan review completed in the same month. Construction started in August 2025, and the filing listed an initial completion date of April 2026. The final inspection passed in May 2026. Because the TDLR closed the project file in October 2026, the accessibility review process for this construction is officially finished. The record confirms the physical work and regulatory compliance steps are complete.
The site is located in the Cypress area of Harris County. Nearby businesses include a Walmart Supercenter, Woodforest National Bank, and McDonald's. The ZIP code 77429 has a population of approximately 95,938 people. Median household income in this area is $117,931. The project was privately funded on private land for private use, consistent with standard hospital expansion practices.
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HMCH - ED OBSERVATION BUILDOUT is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 24500 NORTHWEST FREEWAY, Cypress, TX 77429 in Cypress, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.8M covering 5,400 sq ft. HOUSTON METHODIST is the property owner and PAGE SOUTHERLAND PAGE, INC. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 10, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exact scope of the renovation?
The filing specifies interior work on the first floor of the hospital to create a new observation unit. The project is identified as the Hmch - ED Observation Buildout.
Who designed the new observation space?
Page Southerland Page, INC. is listed as the design firm of record for this project. They handled the architectural and design aspects of the 5,400 square foot addition.
Is the construction finished?
Yes. The final inspection passed in May 2026. TDLR closed the project file in October 2026, marking the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.
How much did the project cost?
The estimated cost was $1,750,000. This amounts to $324 per square foot for the 5,400 square feet of new interior space added to the hospital's first floor.
Where is the hospital located?
The address is 24500 Northwest Freeway in Cypress, Texas. It is situated in Harris County, near other major retailers and financial institutions in the area.
What is HMCH - ED OBSERVATION BUILDOUT?
HMCH - ED OBSERVATION BUILDOUT is a renovation/alteration project at 24500 NORTHWEST FREEWAY in Cypress, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: INTERIOR WORK OF FIRST FLOOR OF THE HOSPITAL FOR A NEW OBSERVATION
Is HMCH - ED OBSERVATION BUILDOUT open in Cypress?
Construction on HMCH - ED OBSERVATION BUILDOUT is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Oct 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is HMCH - ED OBSERVATION BUILDOUT located?
HMCH - ED OBSERVATION BUILDOUT is located at 24500 NORTHWEST FREEWAY, Cypress, TX, 77429, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of HMCH - ED OBSERVATION BUILDOUT?
HOUSTON METHODIST is the property owner/developer of record for HMCH - ED OBSERVATION BUILDOUT, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for HMCH - ED OBSERVATION BUILDOUT?
PAGE SOUTHERLAND PAGE, INC. is the design firm of record for HMCH - ED OBSERVATION BUILDOUT, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does HMCH - ED OBSERVATION BUILDOUT cost and how big is it?
HMCH - ED OBSERVATION BUILDOUT has an estimated construction value of $1.8M and approximately 5,400 square feet (about $324/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
INTERIOR WORK OF FIRST FLOOR OF THE HOSPITAL FOR A NEW OBSERVATION
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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24500 NORTHWEST FREEWAY, Cypress, TX, 77429
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