XBow Luling - Bldg 8

XBow Luling - Bldg 8 is a new 128 square foot prefab guard shack located at 201 Business Park Blvd in Luling, Texas. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in August 2025. The filing indicated a scheduled start date of September 2025 and a completion target of September 2026. TDLR closed the project file in August 2025, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.

The scope of work for XBow Luling - Bldg 8 involved the new construction of a small, prefabricated structure intended for security or site management purposes. With an estimated cost of $54,000, the project represents a modest investment compared to larger commercial developments in the area. The calculated cost per square foot is $422, reflecting the specialized nature of the prefab installation and the specific requirements for a guard facility.

Project Context and Location

Located in Caldwell County, the site is part of a business park development. XBow Systems is the owner and developer of record for this specific structure. The company has other registered projects in Luling, including Bldg 4 and Bldg 24, both of which are also closed. This project is privately funded and situated on private land for private use, distinct from municipal or public infrastructure projects.

In terms of scale, this 128 square foot structure is significantly smaller than the median new construction project in Caldwell County, which is approximately 8,640 square feet. The estimated cost of $54,000 is below the county median for new construction filings. However, the cost per square foot is higher than the county median of $112 per square foot, a common characteristic for small, specialized utility buildings rather than large commercial spaces.

The registered accessibility specialist for this project was Kenneth Otten. The TDLR record confirms that the regulatory review process was finalized in August 2025. The completion date listed in the filing was September 2026, but the official closure of the file indicates that the regulatory obligations associated with the accessibility review were satisfied prior to that scheduled endpoint. The project stands as a completed addition to the XBow Systems facility in Luling.