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City of Brownsville Public Safety Complex
1400 FM 511, Brownsville, TX, 78520
City of Brownsville Public Safety Complex is a new construction project at 1400 FM 511, Brownsville, in Cameron County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Apr 2028. The project has an estimated value of $38.0M across about 99,980 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $38.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 99,980 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $380/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 2 years
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697 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About City of Brownsville Public Safety Complex
The City of Brownsville Public Safety Complex is a new construction project located at 1400 FM 511 in Brownsville, Texas. This 99,980 square foot facility is scheduled to finish in April 2028, with construction work starting in April 2026. The project is registered with TDLR and involves the creation of a new public safety complex for the city.
Greater Brownsville Incentives Corp is the owner of record for this development. The design firm of record is Megamorphosis, Inc., which has completed six other TDLR-registered projects in the region, including the Cameron County Annex Facility and Lamar Elementary School. Felipe Guerrero is the registered accessibility specialist for this project.
The estimated cost for the complex is $38,000,000. This places the project above the median estimated cost for new construction filings in Cameron County, which is $500,000. The cost per square foot is $380, which is above the county median of $97 per square foot for similar new construction projects.
TDLR completed plan review for this project in May 2026. The status is listed as Review Complete. The project involves public funds and public land.
Local Context and Comparisons
The scheduled build window for this project is 731 days, which is longer than the county median of 249 days for new construction projects in Cameron County. The project is one of several new construction filings in the area, including the Palmas Vistas Quadplex and Galvan Motors. Local coverage reported that the complex will house Brownsville's Police Department and Fire Department once completed.
According to U.S. Census estimates for ZIP code 78520, the population is about 63,337 with a median household income of $47,331. The median owner-occupied home value in this area is $129,200. The Cameron County unemployment rate was 7 percent in July 2026.
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Design review complete, construction may proceed
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City of Brownsville Public Safety Complex is a New Construction project located at 1400 FM 511, Brownsville, TX 78520 in Brownsville, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $38.0M covering 99,980 sq ft. GREATER BROWNSVILLE INCENTIVES CORP is the property owner and Megamorphosis, Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 1, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the address of the City of Brownsville Public Safety Complex?
The project is located at 1400 FM 511 in Brownsville, Texas, within Cameron County. The specific ZIP code for the site is 78520.
When is the construction scheduled to finish?
According to the TDLR filing, the project is scheduled to finish in April 2028. Construction work began in April 2026, establishing a total build window of approximately two years.
Who is the design firm for this project?
Megamorphosis, Inc. is the design firm of record. They have previously worked on other TDLR-registered projects in the region, such as the Cameron County Annex Facility in San Benito.
What is the estimated cost of the new complex?
The estimated cost for the new construction project is $38,000,000. This figure is above the median estimated cost for new construction filings in Cameron County, which stands at $500,000.
Is the facility currently open to the public?
The TDLR record indicates construction is in progress with a completion date of April 2028. Local coverage reported it will house police and fire departments once completed.
What is City of Brownsville Public Safety Complex?
City of Brownsville Public Safety Complex is a new construction project at 1400 FM 511 in Brownsville, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New Public Safety Complex.
Is City of Brownsville Public Safety Complex open in Brownsville?
City of Brownsville Public Safety Complex is still under construction in Brownsville, TX, with an estimated completion of Apr 2028 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is City of Brownsville Public Safety Complex located?
City of Brownsville Public Safety Complex is located at 1400 FM 511, Brownsville, TX, 78520, in Cameron County.
Who is the owner or developer of City of Brownsville Public Safety Complex?
GREATER BROWNSVILLE INCENTIVES CORP is the property owner/developer of record for City of Brownsville Public Safety Complex, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for City of Brownsville Public Safety Complex?
Megamorphosis, Inc. is the design firm of record for City of Brownsville Public Safety Complex, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does City of Brownsville Public Safety Complex cost and how big is it?
City of Brownsville Public Safety Complex has an estimated construction value of $38.0M and approximately 99,980 square feet (about $380/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New Public Safety Complex.
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.
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1400 FM 511, Brownsville, TX, 78520
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