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Tarleton State University Bookstore in Stephenville, TX
185 N. St. Felix Avenue, Stephenville, TX, 76401
Tarleton State University Bookstore is a renovation/alteration project at 185 N. St. Felix Avenue, Stephenville, in Erath County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Aug 2026). The project has an estimated value of $1.9M across about 8,500 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.9M
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- Reported floor area
- 8,500 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $229/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 4 months
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13 days after the preceding date shown.
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108 days after the preceding date shown.
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280 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Tarleton State University Bookstore
The interior renovation of the first floor at 185 N. St. Felix Avenue in Stephenville is complete. This project, registered under the name Tarleton State University Bookstore, converted 8,500 square feet of parking garage space into retail areas. The work concluded with a final TDLR accessibility inspection passed in August 2026.
Tarleton State University served as the owner of record for this renovation and alteration project. Corgan acted as the design firm, guiding the interior finish-out of the retail space. The estimated cost for the work was $1,945,840, which calculates to $229 per square foot. This figure is above the county median of $106 per square foot for similar renovation filings in Erath County.
The project was registered with TDLR in July 2025, with plan review and construction start occurring in the same month. The scheduled build window was 121 days, a duration close to the county median of 122 days for renovation and alteration projects.
Project Context and Comparisons
This 8,500-square-foot renovation is larger than the median size of 4,768 square feet for similar projects in the county. The estimated cost of $1,945,840 places the project in the top quarter of costs for renovation and alteration filings in Erath County. Tarleton State University has six other TDLR-registered projects in Stephenville, with a combined value of $8,908,635. Corgan has six other registered projects across Texas, totaling $31,299,000.
The site is situated in a neighborhood with a population of about 30,873 people according to U.S. Census estimates for ZIP code 76401. The median household income in this area is $60,864, and the median owner-occupied home value is $252,000. Nearby businesses include the Tarleton Memorial Stadium, the Campus Recreation Center, and the Mathena Event Center. A post by PGAL described the project as Tarleton State University's first integrated parking and retail effort.
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Final inspection completed, awaiting project closure
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Tarleton State University Bookstore is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 185 N. St. Felix Avenue, Stephenville, TX 76401 in Stephenville, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.9M covering 8,500 sq ft. Tarleton State University is the property owner and Corgan is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 14, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Tarleton State University Bookstore open?
The TDLR record confirms construction is complete and the final TDLR accessibility inspection was passed in August 2026. The record does not provide specific business opening hours or public access status.
Who designed the parking garage renovation?
Corgan is listed as the design firm of record for this project. They were responsible for the architectural and design aspects of the 8,500-square-foot interior finish-out.
What is the estimated cost per square foot?
The estimated cost is $229 per square foot. This is calculated from the total estimated cost of $1,945,840 for the 8,500-square-foot renovation scope.
Where is the project located?
The project is located at 185 N. St. Felix Avenue in Stephenville, Texas.
When was the final inspection passed?
The final TDLR accessibility inspection was passed in August 2026. This confirms that the construction and renovation work are complete according to TDLR records.
What is Tarleton State University Bookstore?
Tarleton State University Bookstore is a renovation/alteration project at 185 N. St. Felix Avenue in Stephenville, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Interior finish out of 8,500sf retail space on the 1st floor of a parking garage
Is Tarleton State University Bookstore open in Stephenville?
Construction on Tarleton State University Bookstore is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Aug 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is Tarleton State University Bookstore located?
Tarleton State University Bookstore is located at 185 N. St. Felix Avenue, Stephenville, TX, 76401, in Erath County.
Who is the owner or developer of Tarleton State University Bookstore?
Tarleton State University is the property owner/developer of record for Tarleton State University Bookstore, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Tarleton State University Bookstore?
Corgan is the design firm of record for Tarleton State University Bookstore, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Tarleton State University Bookstore cost and how big is it?
Tarleton State University Bookstore has an estimated construction value of $1.9M and approximately 8,500 square feet (about $229/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Interior finish out of 8,500sf retail space on the 1st floor of a parking garage
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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185 N. St. Felix Avenue, Stephenville, TX, 76401
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