Project intelligenceTDLR TABS2025024681New Construction
Funding type

This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

SMITH LEGACY ATHLETICS GYMNASIUM

18531 FM 2252, Garden Ridge, TX, 78266

Opening ~Sep 2026Review Complete

SMITH LEGACY ATHLETICS GYMNASIUM is a new construction project at 18531 FM 2252, Garden Ridge, in Comal County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Sep 2026. The project has an estimated value of $6.5M across about 50,000 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$6.5M
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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
50,000 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$130/sqft
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Scheduled duration
1y 2mo
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Jul 30, 2025427 days across supplied datesSep 30, 2026

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  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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  2. Review complete · TDLR filing

    The filing records completion of the accessibility review.

    Same day as the preceding date shown.

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  3. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    Same day as the preceding date shown.

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  4. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

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    427 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About SMITH LEGACY ATHLETICS GYMNASIUM

Smith Legacy Athletics Gymnasium is a new 50,000 sq ft single-story facility located at 18531 FM 2252 in Garden Ridge, Comal County. The project, registered with TDLR in July 2025, is scheduled to finish in September 2026. Construction began in July 2025 under a filing that describes the scope as a new athletic facility with a fitness center, cafe, and two retail tenant spaces.

The estimated cost for this new construction project is $6,500,000. This places the budget in the top quarter of new construction filings in Comal County, where the median estimated cost is $777,000. The project’s cost per square foot is $130, which is close to the county median of $125 per square foot for similar filings.

Design and Ownership

Jason Smith is the owner of record for this development. Acuform Architecture serves as the design firm of record. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Josue David Burguete. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. TDLR completed plan review in July 2025, and the status is listed as Review Complete.

Acuform Architecture has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $3,825,000, including facilities in San Antonio, Leon Valley, Houston, and Odessa. Jason Smith has one other registered project, Live OAK Archery in Bryan, valued at $1,400,000 and marked as closed. The scheduled build window for the Gymnasium is 427 days, which is longer than the county median of 232 days for new construction.

Location Context

The site is located in ZIP code 78266, which has a population of about 7,274 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this area is $132,470, and the median owner-occupied home value is $553,200. Nearby businesses include Yuras Roofing Company, CubeSmart Self Storage, and Triple R Electric Inc.

Review Complete

Design review complete, construction may proceed

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SMITH LEGACY ATHLETICS GYMNASIUM is a New Construction project located at 18531 FM 2252 in Garden Ridge, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $6.5M covering 50,000 sq ft. JASON SMITH is the property owner and ACUFORM ARCHITECTURE is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 30, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smith Legacy Athletics Gymnasium open?

No, the facility is under construction. The TDLR record indicates construction started in July 2025 and is scheduled to finish in September 2026. There is no record of an opening date.

Who is the owner of Smith Legacy Athletics Gymnasium?

Jason Smith is the owner/developer of record for this project. He also has a closed TDLR-registered project called Live OAK Archery in Bryan.

What is the total square footage of the new gym?

The new construction project is 50,000 sq ft. This is significantly larger than the median new construction size in Comal County, which is 7,661 sq ft.

When is the construction scheduled to be completed?

The project is scheduled to finish in September 2026. Plan review was completed in July 2025, and construction began in July 2025.

What design firm is working on the project?

Acuform Architecture is the design firm of record. They have six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $3,825,000 across Texas.

What is SMITH LEGACY ATHLETICS GYMNASIUM?

SMITH LEGACY ATHLETICS GYMNASIUM is a new construction project at 18531 FM 2252 in Garden Ridge, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: NEW 50,000 SF SINGLE STORY ATHLETIC FACILITY WITH FITNESS CENTER, CAFE AND TWO RETAIL TENANT SPACES

Is SMITH LEGACY ATHLETICS GYMNASIUM open in Garden Ridge?

SMITH LEGACY ATHLETICS GYMNASIUM is still under construction in Garden Ridge, TX, with an estimated completion of Sep 2026 according to its TDLR registration.

Where is SMITH LEGACY ATHLETICS GYMNASIUM located?

SMITH LEGACY ATHLETICS GYMNASIUM is located at 18531 FM 2252, Garden Ridge, TX, 78266, in Comal County.

Who is the owner or developer of SMITH LEGACY ATHLETICS GYMNASIUM?

JASON SMITH is the property owner/developer of record for SMITH LEGACY ATHLETICS GYMNASIUM, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for SMITH LEGACY ATHLETICS GYMNASIUM?

ACUFORM ARCHITECTURE is the design firm of record for SMITH LEGACY ATHLETICS GYMNASIUM, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does SMITH LEGACY ATHLETICS GYMNASIUM cost and how big is it?

SMITH LEGACY ATHLETICS GYMNASIUM has an estimated construction value of $6.5M and approximately 50,000 square feet (about $130/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

NEW 50,000 SF SINGLE STORY ATHLETIC FACILITY WITH FITNESS CENTER, CAFE AND TWO RETAIL TENANT 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.

Location & views

18531 FM 2252, Garden Ridge, TX, 78266

29.62576, -98.28517

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