Mind Color Autism New Braunfels - Tenant Finish Out

Mind Color Autism New Braunfels is a tenant finish-out renovation of a 5,361 sq ft office area located at 652 N. Houston Ave in New Braunfels, Comal County. The project, filed under the name "Mind Color Autism New Braunfels - Tenant Finish Out," involves a specific scope of work that includes replacing flooring with new luxury vinyl tile (LVT), updating ceiling tiles, and swapping all light fixtures for LED units. The renovation also entails demolishing existing walls and cabinets according to the approved plans, along with touch-up painting as needed. The estimated cost for this work is $90,000, which calculates to $17 per square foot.

The owner of record for this development is L J Castle Hills Venture LTD. The project is privately funded and situated on private land for private use. Arthur J Morgan is the registered accessibility specialist listed for this filing. The work is classified as a Renovation/Alteration by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). This location places the project in the 78130 ZIP code area, which has a population of approximately 95,787 and a median household income of $84,426 according to U.S. Census estimates.

The timeline for this project was compressed relative to regional norms. Construction was scheduled to begin in November 2025 and finish in January 2026, a build window of 61 days. This is shorter than the county median of 120 days for similar renovation and alteration filings in Comal County. The estimated cost of $90,000 is also below the county median of $268,000 for this type of work. The cost per square foot of $17 is significantly lower than the county median of $85 per square foot. Plan review was completed in November 2025, and the project registered with TDLR in the same month.

Current Status and Local Context

TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection for this project. Although the scheduled completion date of January 2026 has passed, the public record does not confirm that the work is finished or that the site is operational. The status remains unverified in the official database. Nearby registered projects in the area include TX Oncology - New Braunfels, Lower Gruene Retail, and Kayden Park. Local businesses in the vicinity include The Resort at Schlitterbahn New Braunfels, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels, and Prestige Cosmetic Surgery. The Comal County unemployment rate was 4.4 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.

The renovation focuses on modernizing the interior office space to meet current standards for lighting, flooring, and layout. The demolition of walls and cabinets suggests a significant reconfiguration of the interior space. The use of LED lighting and LVT flooring indicates an update to energy-efficient and durable materials. The project is part of a broader trend of commercial renovations in the New Braunfels area, where various healthcare and retail facilities are undergoing upgrades. The private nature of the funding and the specific scope of work indicate a targeted investment in tenant improvements rather than a structural expansion.