25.37 Agua Dulce ISD - Elementary Addition

Agua Dulce Independent School District is expanding its elementary campus at One Longhorn Drive in Agua Dulce, Texas. The project, filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation as the 25.37 Agua Dulce ISD - Elementary Addition, involves adding 14,000 square feet of new space to the existing school structure. The estimated cost for this addition and interior renovation is $8,000,000.

The scope of work includes new entry points and educational classroom additions, along with necessary interior renovations to support the expanded footprint. This project is registered in Nueces County and involves public funds for the improvement of public educational facilities.

Project Scale and Cost Context

The estimated cost of $8,000,000 places this project in the top quarter of comparable additions to existing buildings in Nueces County. The median estimated cost for such filings in the county is $350,000. At 14,000 square feet, this project is significantly larger than the median size of 3,027 square feet for similar county filings.

The cost per square foot is calculated at $571, which is above the county median of $167 per square foot for this type of work. The scheduled build window is 459 days, which is longer than the county median of 182 days for comparable projects.

Design and Registration Status

Gignac & Associates, LLP is the design firm of record for this project. The district has other registered projects with the same firm, including the Field House and Weight Room and West Campus Athletics improvements. The project was registered with TDLR in April 2026. Construction is scheduled to begin in July 2026, and completion is targeted for October 2027.

The project status is Project Registered. Plan review is pending as part of the standard regulatory process before construction can proceed. This expansion reflects a continued investment in educational infrastructure within the Agua Dulce community.