San Benito CISD Performing Arts Center

San Benito C.I.S.D is constructing a new 26,718 sq ft Performing Arts Center at 2115 N. Williams Rd. in San Benito, Texas. The project, registered with TDLR, is scheduled to finish in January 2028. This new single-story facility will serve the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District, which maintains 24 schools and serves over 9,000 students according to U.S. News Education. The building’s scope includes a main performance hall, a public lobby, and support spaces.

Project Scope and Design

The design firm of record is ERO Architects, a firm that has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $14,295,328. The building’s back-of-house areas will include stage support, dressing rooms, and rehearsal spaces. The estimated cost for this new construction is $22,319,000, which calculates to $835 per square foot. This cost per square foot is above the Cameron County median of $98 for new construction filings. The total estimated cost is also above the county median, placing it in the top quarter of similar projects in the region.

Timeline and Regulatory Status

Construction is set to begin in July 2026. TDLR completed the plan review process in June 2026, marking the project status as Review Complete. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Felipe Guerrero. The project involves public funds and public land. The scheduled build window is 566 days, which is longer than the Cameron County median of 252 days for new construction.

San Benito C.I.S.D has two other TDLR-registered projects, totaling $10,700,000. These include the Dr. Garza Elementary School, valued at $5,000,000, and the San Benito High School project, valued at $5,700,000, which is closed. The district’s focus on educational infrastructure is consistent with its mission to provide a premier education for its student population. The area profile for ZIP 78586 indicates a population of about 49,103 and a median household income of $44,158.

The Cameron County unemployment rate was 7 percent in July 2026. This new facility will add significant square footage to the local construction market. The project’s scale and cost reflect the district’s investment in arts education and community performance spaces. The registration details confirm the project's compliance with state accessibility standards. The completion date remains fixed at January 2028 based on the initial filing.