Bexar County Courthouse 5th Floor Child Support Renovation

The Bexar County Historical Courthouse at 100 Dolorosa St. in San Antonio is undergoing a renovation of its fifth floor, specifically the child support area. The project, filed as the Bexar County Courthouse 5th Floor Child Support Renovation, involves interior improvements to approximately 5,500 sq ft of floor area. The work includes selective demolition, installation of new partitions, painting, and new flooring and furniture. The estimated cost for this renovation is $422,000, which calculates to $77 per square foot.

Bexar County is the owner of record for this project. The registered accessibility specialist is Shawn Kaarlsen. The project was registered with TDLR in March 2026, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in March 2026, with a completion date of June 2026. Despite the scheduled completion date having passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The TDLR status is listed as Review Complete.

Project Context and Comparison

This renovation is part of a broader portfolio of projects owned by Bexar County, which has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $8,985,880. These include the Bexar County Annex Kitchen, the Bexar County Light Fleet Maintenance Facility, and the Bexar County ADC Annex, all located in San Antonio. The estimated cost of $422,000 is above the county median of $250,000 for renovation and alteration filings in Bexar County. The scheduled build window of 67 days is shorter than the county median of 103 days for similar projects. The cost per square foot of $77 is close to the county median of $85 per square foot.

The project is located in the Main/Military Plaza neighborhood of San Antonio, near several hotels including the Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk and the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown. The area is characterized by a mix of historical and modern structures, serving both local residents and visitors. The use of public funds for this project aligns with the county’s commitment to maintaining and improving its public facilities. The renovation aims to enhance the functionality and accessibility of the courthouse offices, ensuring they meet current standards for public service delivery.

For those interested in the construction status, it is important to note that the lack of a final inspection record means that the completion of the work is not officially verified in the public record. Residents and visitors should check with Bexar County directly for the most up-to-date information on the status of the renovation and any potential impacts on access to the courthouse facilities. The project’s registration and review process through TDLR ensures that accessibility standards are considered in the design and construction phases.