Opening ~Jan 2028Review Complete Renovation/Alteration This project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project.

Ernest Cockrell Jr. (ECJ) Hall Renovation

301 E Dean Keeton St. #9, Austin, TX 78712, Austin, TX, 78712

Ernest Cockrell Jr. (ECJ) Hall Renovation is a renovation/alteration project at 301 E Dean Keeton St. #9, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jan 2028. The project has an estimated value of $20.0M across about 65,000 sq ft.

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Project Metrics

TDLR #TABS2026014484
$20.0M
Project Value
65,000
Square Feet
$308/sqft
Cost/SqFt
1y 6mo
Duration
Registered:Mar 9, 2026
Start:Jul 22, 2026
Target:Jan 27, 2028
Remaining:516 days

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Ernest Cockrell Jr. (ECJ) Hall Renovation is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 301 E Dean Keeton St. #9, Austin, TX 78712 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $20.0M covering 65,000 sq ft. The University of Texas at Austin is the property owner and BGK Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on March 9, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ernest Cockrell Jr. (ECJ) Hall Renovation?

Ernest Cockrell Jr. (ECJ) Hall Renovation is a renovation/alteration project at 301 E Dean Keeton St. #9 in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Full renovation on Level 7-8 (roughly 13,000 sq ft per floor) with additional partial scope on Levels 9-11.

Is Ernest Cockrell Jr. (ECJ) Hall Renovation open in Austin?

Ernest Cockrell Jr. (ECJ) Hall Renovation is still under construction in Austin, TX, with an estimated completion of Jan 2028 according to its TDLR registration.

Where is Ernest Cockrell Jr. (ECJ) Hall Renovation located?

Ernest Cockrell Jr. (ECJ) Hall Renovation is located at 301 E Dean Keeton St. #9, Austin, TX, 78712, in Travis County.

Who is the owner or developer of Ernest Cockrell Jr. (ECJ) Hall Renovation?

The University of Texas at Austin is the property owner/developer of record for Ernest Cockrell Jr. (ECJ) Hall Renovation, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for Ernest Cockrell Jr. (ECJ) Hall Renovation?

BGK Architects is the design firm of record for Ernest Cockrell Jr. (ECJ) Hall Renovation, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does Ernest Cockrell Jr. (ECJ) Hall Renovation cost and how big is it?

Ernest Cockrell Jr. (ECJ) Hall Renovation has an estimated construction value of $20.0M and approximately 65,000 square feet (about $308/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

Full renovation on Level 7-8 (roughly 13,000 sq ft per floor) with additional partial scope on Levels 9-11.

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 Registered
+30d
March 9, 2026
Review Complete
April 8, 2026
Construction Start
July 22, 2026
Expected Completion
January 27, 2028

Project Timeline

Filed

Mar 9, 2026

Review Complete

Apr 8, 2026

Inspection Complete

Closed

30d

Review duration

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TDLR ID: TABS2026014484

Property Owner

Design Firm

BGK Architects
4 projects · $80.2M
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1224 East 12th Street, Suite #320, Austin, Texas 78702

Registered Accessibility Specialist

ANDREA P,LACOUR
RAS #1313
PO BOX 143214, AUSTIN, TX 78714

Travis County Economy

4.0%
Unemployment
$520K
Median Listing
15,059
Bldg Permits/yr
1.4M
Population
6,362
Active Listings
$97K
Median Income
Source: FRED · Updated Jun 2026
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