Opening ~Mar 2027📋Project Registered🏗️ New Construction💵 This project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project.

Port Isabel Marine Ecosystem Research Facility

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100 Marina Drive, Port Isabel, TX 78578, Port Isabel, TX, 78578

Port Isabel Marine Ecosystem Research Facility is a new construction project at 100 Marina Drive, Port Isabel, in Cameron County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Mar 2027. The project has an estimated value of $8.9M across about 14,725 sq ft.

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📊Project Metrics

TDLR #TABS2026015914

$8.9M

Project Value

14,725

Square Feet

$604/sqft

Cost/SqFt

1y 3mo

Duration

Registered:Mar 25, 2026

Start:Dec 9, 2025

Target:Mar 1, 2027

Remaining:220 days

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Project Registered

Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase

Port Isabel Marine Ecosystem Research Facility is a New Construction project located at 100 Marina Drive, Port Isabel, TX 78578 in Port Isabel, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $8.9M covering 14,725 sq ft. Board of Regents of the University of Texas System is the property owner and PGAL is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on March 25, 2026.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

What is Port Isabel Marine Ecosystem Research Facility?

Port Isabel Marine Ecosystem Research Facility is a new construction project at 100 Marina Drive in Port Isabel, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New 7-Bay 1 Story Research Laboratory & renovation of the existing multi-occupancy building.

Is Port Isabel Marine Ecosystem Research Facility open in Port Isabel?

Port Isabel Marine Ecosystem Research Facility is still under construction in Port Isabel, TX, with an estimated completion of Mar 2027 according to its TDLR registration.

Where is Port Isabel Marine Ecosystem Research Facility located?

Port Isabel Marine Ecosystem Research Facility is located at 100 Marina Drive, Port Isabel, TX, 78578, in Cameron County.

Who is the owner or developer of Port Isabel Marine Ecosystem Research Facility?

Board of Regents of the University of Texas System is the property owner/developer of record for Port Isabel Marine Ecosystem Research Facility, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for Port Isabel Marine Ecosystem Research Facility?

PGAL is the design firm of record for Port Isabel Marine Ecosystem Research Facility, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does Port Isabel Marine Ecosystem Research Facility cost and how big is it?

Port Isabel Marine Ecosystem Research Facility has an estimated construction value of $8.9M and approximately 14,725 square feet (about $604/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

📋Scope of Work

New 7-Bay 1 Story Research Laboratory & renovation of the existing multi-occupancy 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.