ECISD PR1&2 - Sam Houston ES

Sam Houston Elementary School in Odessa, Texas, has completed its renovation work, passing its final TDLR accessibility inspection in October 2026. The project, filed as ECISD PR1&2 - Sam Houston ES, involved specific alterations to the exterior of the school located at 300 E 37th St in Ector County. This marks the conclusion of a construction phase that began in December 2025, with the building now fully inspected and compliant with state accessibility standards.

The scope of work focused on the replacement of above-grade sanitary waste and vent systems, alongside fixes for accessibility issues around the exterior portion of the school. The renovation covered 3,375 square feet of the facility. The estimated cost for these alterations was $1,683,487, resulting in a cost of $499 per square foot. This figure is above the county median of $72 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings in Ector County, placing the project in the top quarter of costs for this type of work.

Ector County Independent School District is the owner of record for this project. The design firm of record is Parkhill, which has registered six other projects with TDLR totaling $25,834,885. These other projects include facilities in Lubbock, Midland, and Abilene. The district has six other TDLR-registered projects in Odessa, with a combined value of $2,411,867. These include the Alternative Education Center, New Tech Odessa High School, and Bonham Middle School, among others.

The project utilized public funds, as indicated by the registration details. Julie Ericson Gereda served as the registered accessibility specialist for the filing. The timeline for construction was scheduled for 144 days, which is close to the county median build window of 121 days for renovation projects. Plan review was completed in December 2025, the same month construction started. The completion date listed on the filing was May 2026, but the final inspection did not pass until October 2026, confirming the project's finished status.

This renovation is part of a broader pattern of school infrastructure updates in the region. The area profile for ZIP code 79762 shows a population of about 40,141 residents and a median household income of $74,560. The housing market in this area is mostly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $218,900. The completion of this project adds to the existing educational infrastructure in Odessa, ensuring that the facility meets current accessibility requirements for students and staff.