Department of Public Safety - DPS
Department of Public Safety - DPS is a new construction project at 1500 Congress Ave., Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Dec 2026. The project has an estimated value of $8.2M across about 386,000 sq ft.
📊Project Metrics
TDLR #TABS2026008427Review Complete
Design review complete, construction may proceed
Department of Public Safety - DPS is a New Construction project located at 1500 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $8.2M covering 386,000 sq ft. State of Texas is the property owner and HOK is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on December 18, 2025.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
What is Department of Public Safety - DPS?
Department of Public Safety - DPS is a new construction project at 1500 Congress Ave. in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Office building with 5 stories above grade and 6 parking levels below grade.
Is Department of Public Safety - DPS open in Austin?
Department of Public Safety - DPS is still under construction in Austin, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Department of Public Safety - DPS located?
Department of Public Safety - DPS is located at 1500 Congress Ave., Austin, TX, 78701, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Department of Public Safety - DPS?
State of Texas is the property owner/developer of record for Department of Public Safety - DPS, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Department of Public Safety - DPS?
HOK is the design firm of record for Department of Public Safety - DPS, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Department of Public Safety - DPS cost and how big is it?
Department of Public Safety - DPS has an estimated construction value of $8.2M and approximately 386,000 square feet (about $21/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
📋Scope of Work
Office building with 5 stories above grade and 6 parking levels below grade.
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.
📅Compliance Timeline
📅Project Timeline
Filed
Dec 18, 2025
Review Complete
Jan 1, 2026
Inspection Complete
Closed
14d
Review duration
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