Project intelligenceTDLR TABS2026016866Renovation/Alteration
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First Year Advising Suite - SFASU

905 E. Library Dr., Nacogdoches, TX, 75965

Target date passed (Aug 2026)Review Complete

First Year Advising Suite - SFASU is a renovation/alteration project at 905 E. Library Dr., Nacogdoches, in Nacogdoches County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Aug 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $500K across about 8,000 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$500K
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Reported floor area
8,000 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$63/sqft
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Scheduled duration
3 months
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Apr 6, 2026117 days across supplied datesAug 1, 2026

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  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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  2. Review complete · TDLR filing

    The filing records completion of the accessibility review.

    Same day as the preceding date shown.

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  3. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    25 days after the preceding date shown.

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  4. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

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    92 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About First Year Advising Suite - SFASU

The First Year Advising Suite at Stephen F. Austin State University is an 8,000 sq ft renovation project located at 905 E. Library Dr. in Nacogdoches. The scope of work involves the finish out of existing open space into offices. The estimated cost for this alteration is $500,000, which translates to $62 per square foot.

TDLR completed plan review in April 2026 and construction was scheduled to finish in August 2026; TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The filing indicates that construction was scheduled to begin in May 2026, creating a planned build window of 92 days.

Project Details and Context

The owner of record is Stephen F. Austin State University, which has six other TDLR-registered projects in Nacogdoches totaling $104,640,000. These include the Greg Arnold Center for Entrepreneurship and the Forestry and Agriculture Building. The design firm of record is GLS, which has six other registered projects totaling $36,180,100, including the Fain Theater in Livingston and the Wills Point Jr. High & High School CTE project.

In Nacogdoches County, the median estimated cost for renovation and alteration filings is $350,000, with a median size of 4,164 sq ft. This project's cost is above the county median for its type, while its $62 per sq ft is below the county median of $99. The scheduled build window of 92 days is close to the county median of 100 days. The project involves public funds and is registered with TDLR under the name First Year Advising Suite - SFASU.

The registered accessibility specialist for this project is Phillip Bertram Chapman. The site is in Nacogdoches, a city with a population of about 18,350 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates. Nearby businesses include The Fredonia Hotel & Convention Center and Greater East Texas Community Action Program (GETCAP). The Nacogdoches County unemployment rate was 5.6 percent in July 2026.

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First Year Advising Suite - SFASU is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 905 E. Library Dr., Nacogdoches, TX 75965 in Nacogdoches, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $500K covering 8,000 sq ft. Stephen F. Austin State University is the property owner and GLS is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 6, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scope of work for this project?

The scope of work is the finish out of existing open space into offices at the Stephen F. Austin State University site in Nacogdoches.

Who is the design firm for this renovation?

GLS is the design firm of record for the First Year Advising Suite project at Stephen F. Austin State University.

What is the estimated cost per square foot?

The estimated cost is $62 per square foot, based on a total project cost of $500,000 for 8,000 sq ft.

Is the project complete?

TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.

What is First Year Advising Suite - SFASU?

First Year Advising Suite - SFASU is a renovation/alteration project at 905 E. Library Dr. in Nacogdoches, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Finish out of existing open space into offices.

Is First Year Advising Suite - SFASU open in Nacogdoches?

First Year Advising Suite - SFASU was scheduled to finish construction in Aug 2026 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.

Where is First Year Advising Suite - SFASU located?

First Year Advising Suite - SFASU is located at 905 E. Library Dr., Nacogdoches, TX, 75965, in Nacogdoches County.

Who is the owner or developer of First Year Advising Suite - SFASU?

Stephen F. Austin State University is the property owner/developer of record for First Year Advising Suite - SFASU, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for First Year Advising Suite - SFASU?

GLS is the design firm of record for First Year Advising Suite - SFASU, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does First Year Advising Suite - SFASU cost and how big is it?

First Year Advising Suite - SFASU has an estimated construction value of $500K and approximately 8,000 square feet (about $63/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

Finish out of existing open space into offices.

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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905 E. Library Dr., Nacogdoches, TX, 75965

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