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El Paso County Office of the Medical Examiner
12501 Montana Avenue, El Paso, TX, 79835
El Paso County Office of the Medical Examiner is a new construction project at 12501 Montana Avenue, El Paso, in El Paso County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jul 2027. The project has an estimated value of $16.0M across about 26,046 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $16.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 26,046 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $614/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1 year
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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49 days after the preceding date shown.
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39 days after the preceding date shown.
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365 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About El Paso County Office of the Medical Examiner
El Paso County is constructing a new Office of the Medical Examiner facility at 12501 Montana Avenue in El Paso, Texas. The project involves the new construction of a morgue facility and an administration building, totaling 26,046 square feet. With an estimated cost of $16,000,000, the build is scheduled to finish in July 2027, following a construction start date of July 2026.
The project is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under the name El Paso County Office of the Medical Examiner. TDLR completed the plan review in June 2026, and the status is marked as Review Complete. Eckhard K Fennig is the registered accessibility specialist associated with this filing. The project involves public funds and public land, reflecting its status as a county-owned infrastructure development.
Project Scale and Cost
The estimated cost of $16,000,000 for 26,046 square feet results in a cost of $614 per square foot. This figure is above the El Paso County median of $111 per square foot for similar new construction filings. The scheduled build window of 365 days is longer than the county median of 214 days for projects of this type. El Paso County has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $15,556,887, including the Ysleta Annex Community Kitchen and various park improvements in El Paso and Canutillo.
Local media coverage has noted the county's efforts to advance this facility. A post by KFOXTV described El Paso County celebrating the groundbreaking of the new Office of the Medical Examiner facility, identifying it as a significant addition to the county's services. The facility is located in ZIP code 79835, an area with a population of approximately 12,289 according to U.S. Census estimates. The median household income in this ZIP code is $42,955, and the median owner-occupied home value is $103,200.
Status and Details
The construction is scheduled to finish in July 2027, with work starting in July 2026. The TDLR record confirms the project is in the construction phase following the completion of the plan review in June 2026. The scope of work specifically includes the new construction of a morgue facility and an administration building. El Paso County is the owner and developer of record for this project.
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El Paso County Office of the Medical Examiner is a New Construction project located at 12501 Montana Avenue, El Paso, TX 79835 in El Paso, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $16.0M covering 26,046 sq ft. El Paso County is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on May 4, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Office of the Medical Examiner facility scheduled to be completed?
Construction is scheduled to finish in July 2027, with work starting in July 2026.
What is the estimated cost of the new medical examiner facility?
The estimated cost is $16,000,000 for a total of 26,046 square feet.
Who is the owner of the project at 12501 Montana Avenue?
El Paso County is the owner and developer of record for the new construction project.
What type of work is being performed at this location?
The scope includes the new construction of a morgue facility and an administration building.
Is the new Office of the Medical Examiner open to the public?
The TDLR record indicates construction is ongoing and scheduled to finish in July 2027. Local coverage reported a groundbreaking ceremony, but the facility is not yet open.
What is El Paso County Office of the Medical Examiner?
El Paso County Office of the Medical Examiner is a new construction project at 12501 Montana Avenue in El Paso, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New Construction of a Morgue Facility and Administration Building
Is El Paso County Office of the Medical Examiner open in El Paso?
El Paso County Office of the Medical Examiner is still under construction in El Paso, TX, with an estimated completion of Jul 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is El Paso County Office of the Medical Examiner located?
El Paso County Office of the Medical Examiner is located at 12501 Montana Avenue, El Paso, TX, 79835, in El Paso County.
Who is the owner or developer of El Paso County Office of the Medical Examiner?
El Paso County is the property owner/developer of record for El Paso County Office of the Medical Examiner, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does El Paso County Office of the Medical Examiner cost and how big is it?
El Paso County Office of the Medical Examiner has an estimated construction value of $16.0M and approximately 26,046 square feet (about $614/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New Construction of a Morgue Facility and Administration 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.
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12501 Montana Avenue, El Paso, TX, 79835
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