2026 P2A Security Vestibule Upgrades - Wilder Elementary School in Pearland, TX

Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School in Pearland has completed its security vestibule upgrades, passing the final TDLR accessibility inspection in September 2026. This renovation project, filed under the name 2026 P2A Security Vestibule Upgrades - Wilder Elementary School, focuses specifically on enhancing the main entry security vestibule. The work is now finished, with construction officially closed out.

The project involved the renovation of approximately 1,400 sq ft of space within the existing educational facility at 2225 Kingsley Dr, Pearland, TX 77584. Alvin Independent School District is the owner of record for this alteration, which was designed by JMB2 Architecture, Inc. The scope of work was limited to the main entry security vestibule, ensuring the facility meets updated safety and accessibility standards without expanding the overall footprint of the school.

Project Scale and Cost

The estimated cost for this renovation was $350,000. At a rate of $250 per square foot, this figure is above the county median of $90 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings in Brazoria County. The scheduled build window was 71 days, which is shorter than the county median of 95 days for projects of this type. The project was registered with TDLR in December 2025, with plan review completed in January 2026. Construction was scheduled to begin in May 2026 and conclude in August 2026, though the final inspection occurred in September 2026.

Context and Comparisons

Alvin Independent School District has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $55,550,000. These include significant developments at Alvin High School and similar $350,000 vestibule upgrades at Pomona, Savannah Lakes, Glenn York, and Bill Hasse elementary schools. JMB2 Architecture, Inc. has also handled five other projects of similar scope and cost for the district. This project is part of a broader pattern of security and accessibility improvements across the district’s elementary campuses.

The work was performed in Brazoria County, where the unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in July 2026. The project utilized public funds and public land. The registered accessibility specialist for the project was Kam-hung Kenneth Woo. With the final TDLR accessibility inspection passed, the project is considered complete and compliant with state accessibility standards.