Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Ad Astra
48804 HWY 4, Brownsville, TX, 78521
Ad Astra is a new construction project at 48804 HWY 4, Brownsville, in Cameron County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Oct 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $900K across about 3,363 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $900K
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 3,363 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $268/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 3 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordReview complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility review.
41 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordScheduled construction start · Scheduled date
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9 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordScheduled completion · Scheduled date
A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.
92 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About Ad Astra
The Ad Astra Field House is a 3,363 sq ft new construction project located at 48804 HWY 4 in Brownsville, Texas. This facility serves as part of a broader new school development and sports complex. Space Exploration Technologies Corp is the owner of record for this privately funded project on private land. The estimated cost for the build is $900,000, which translates to $268 per square foot.
TDLR completed plan review in June 2026 and construction is scheduled to finish in October 2026, with work starting July 2026. The project is registered under the name Ad Astra. Josiah Saenz is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. RD Architects, LLC is the design firm of record.
Project Context and Local Comparisons
In Cameron County, the median estimated cost for new construction filings is $500,000. The median size for these projects is 6,357 sq ft, and the median cost is $97 per square foot. The Ad Astra Field House cost is above the county median for its type. Its scheduled build window of 92 days is shorter than the county median of 249 days. The project’s $268 per square foot is above the county median of $97. Space Exploration Technologies Corp has two other TDLR-registered projects in the area, including StarBase in Brownsville.
Local coverage by RGV.me described the development as focusing on the ground-up construction of the field house as part of the new development. A Facebook post by RGV.ME also referenced the location at 48804 HWY 4. The area is part of ZIP code 78521, which has a population of about 87,860 according to U.S. Census estimates. The median household income in this area is $41,276. Cameron County unemployment was 7.3 percent in June 2026, which is higher than a year earlier.
The project status is Review Complete. The filing indicates the work is for private use. No other details regarding interior finishes or specific operational hours are provided in the registration record. The structure is designed to support sports activities associated with the school development. The construction timeline is tight relative to the county average, reflecting a focused build period.
Review Complete
Design review complete, construction may proceed
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Ad Astra is a New Construction project located at 48804 HWY 4, Brownsville, TX 78521 in Brownsville, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $900K covering 3,363 sq ft. SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is the property owner and RD Architects, LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 12, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ad Astra Field House open?
The TDLR record indicates construction is scheduled to finish in October 2026. It does not state that the business is open or operating. Local coverage describes it as a new development under construction.
Who is building the Ad Astra Field House?
Space Exploration Technologies Corp is the owner of record. RD Architects, LLC is the design firm. Josiah Saenz is the registered accessibility specialist for the project.
How much does the project cost?
The estimated cost is $900,000. This equates to $268 per square foot for the 3,363 sq ft structure. This figure is above the Cameron County median for new construction.
Where is the project located?
The address is 48804 HWY 4 in Brownsville, TX 78521. It is located in Cameron County within a FEMA moderate-risk flood zone.
When will construction be complete?
Construction started in July 2026 and is scheduled to finish in October 2026. TDLR completed plan review in June 2026.
What is Ad Astra?
Ad Astra is a new construction project at 48804 HWY 4 in Brownsville, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Ad Astra Field House - Part of the new school development and sports facilities.
Is Ad Astra open in Brownsville?
Ad Astra was scheduled to finish construction in Oct 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 Ad Astra located?
Ad Astra is located at 48804 HWY 4, Brownsville, TX, 78521, in Cameron County.
Who is the owner or developer of Ad Astra?
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is the property owner/developer of record for Ad Astra, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Ad Astra?
RD Architects, LLC is the design firm of record for Ad Astra, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Ad Astra cost and how big is it?
Ad Astra has an estimated construction value of $900K and approximately 3,363 square feet (about $268/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Ad Astra Field House - Part of the new school development and sports facilities.
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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48804 HWY 4, Brownsville, TX, 78521
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