PR 26692 - SFA Suite 730 Renovation

The Stephen F. Austin State Office Building in Austin is undergoing a targeted renovation of Suite 730 on the 7th floor. The project, filed as PR 26692 - SFA Suite 730 Renovation, involves the alteration of approximately 3,044 sq ft of existing office space. The Texas Facilities Commission is the owner of record, with Facilities Design and Construction serving as the design firm. The estimated cost for this interior update is $1,065,400, which calculates to $350 per square foot.

Located at 1700 Congress Ave in Travis County, the building sits within the University of Texas at Austin area. This address is a busy corridor for state operations, housing the Texas Facilities Commission’s Central Services Building nearby. The specific scope is limited to the 7th-floor suite, focusing on modernizing the existing workspace rather than expanding the building’s footprint. Jesus E Lardizabal is the registered accessibility specialist associated with this filing, ensuring the alterations meet current standards.

The project timeline was tight, with construction scheduled to begin in September 2025 and finish in December 2025. This 91-day build window is close to the Travis County median of 98 days for similar renovation and alteration projects. While the estimated cost is above the county median of $298,117, the duration aligns with typical state office updates. The use of public funds for this work is noted in the registration documents, reflecting the state’s ongoing investment in maintaining its office infrastructure.

TDLR completed plan review in August 2025. Although the scheduled completion date has passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. This means the public record does not confirm the current physical state of the site or the completion of all work items. The status remains "Review Complete," indicating that the design phase is finished, but the final verification of construction compliance is pending in the official registry.

For researchers or stakeholders tracking state building activity, this project is one of several registered by the Texas Facilities Commission in Austin. Other recent filings by the same owner include work on the Supreme Court Building and the Bob Glaze Laboratory. The presence of multiple permits at this street address, including electrical and building permits issued between July 2024 and July 2026, suggests a pattern of ongoing maintenance and updates across the building’s various suites.