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McDonald Observatory Public Restroom

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3640 Dark Sky Drive McDonald Observatory, Fort Davis, TX 79734, Fort Davis, TX, 79734

McDonald Observatory Public Restroom is a new construction project at 3640 Dark Sky Drive McDonald Observatory, Fort Davis, in Jeff Davis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Nov 2026. The project has an estimated value of $350K across about 160 sq ft.

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📊Project Metrics

TDLR #TABS2026012816

$350K

Project Value

160

Square Feet

$2.19K/sqft

Cost/SqFt

5 months

Duration

Registered:Feb 17, 2026

Start:Jun 19, 2026

Target:Nov 30, 2026

Remaining:126 days

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Review Complete

Design review complete, construction may proceed

McDonald Observatory Public Restroom is a New Construction project located at 3640 Dark Sky Drive McDonald Observatory, Fort Davis, TX 79734 in Fort Davis, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $350K covering 160 sq ft. University of Texas Board of Regents is the property owner and Parkhill is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on February 17, 2026.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

What is McDonald Observatory Public Restroom?

McDonald Observatory Public Restroom is a new construction project at 3640 Dark Sky Drive McDonald Observatory in Fort Davis, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Installation of prefabricated restroom building and associated site work & utility enabling the building

Is McDonald Observatory Public Restroom open in Fort Davis?

McDonald Observatory Public Restroom is still under construction in Fort Davis, TX, with an estimated completion of Nov 2026 according to its TDLR registration.

Where is McDonald Observatory Public Restroom located?

McDonald Observatory Public Restroom is located at 3640 Dark Sky Drive McDonald Observatory, Fort Davis, TX, 79734, in Jeff Davis County.

Who is the owner or developer of McDonald Observatory Public Restroom?

University of Texas Board of Regents is the property owner/developer of record for McDonald Observatory Public Restroom, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for McDonald Observatory Public Restroom?

Parkhill is the design firm of record for McDonald Observatory Public Restroom, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does McDonald Observatory Public Restroom cost and how big is it?

McDonald Observatory Public Restroom has an estimated construction value of $350K and approximately 160 square feet (about $2.19K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

📋Scope of Work

Installation of prefabricated restroom building and associated site work & utility enabling the building

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.