Project intelligenceTDLR TABS2026021209Additions to Existing Building
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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

AOI FAB1 Gas Rm Addition in Sugar Land, TX

13139 Jess Pirtle Blvd., Sugar Land, TX, 77478

Target date passed (Jul 2026)Review Complete

AOI FAB1 Gas Rm Addition is a additions to existing building project at 13139 Jess Pirtle Blvd., Sugar Land, in Fort Bend County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Jul 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $125K across about 198 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$125K
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Reported floor area
198 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$631/sqft
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Scheduled duration
2 months
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May 26, 202672 days across supplied datesAug 6, 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. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    17 days after the preceding date shown.

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  3. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

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    48 days after the preceding date shown.

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  4. Review complete · TDLR filing

    The filing records completion of the accessibility review.

    7 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About AOI FAB1 Gas Rm Addition

AOI FAB1 Bldg B Gas Rm Add is a 198 sq ft addition to an existing building at 13139 Jess Pirtle Blvd. in Sugar Land. The filing lists the project name as AOI FAB1 Gas Rm Addition. This work involves the architectural and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) installation of a special gas room for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

The estimated cost for this project is $125,000, resulting in a cost of $631 per square foot. This per-square-foot figure is above the county median of $89 for similar additions in Fort Bend County. The total estimated cost is below the county median of $350,000 for this type of work. The scheduled build window of 48 days is shorter than the county median of 155 days.

K O Design is the design firm of record, and Janel Carona Bloom is the registered accessibility specialist. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. has two other TDLR-registered projects totaling $3,500,000, including a facility in Houston and another registered project in Sugar Land.

Timeline and Status

Construction was scheduled to start in June 2026, with a planned completion date of July 2026. TDLR completed plan review in August 2026. Despite the scheduled completion date having passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The TDLR status is listed as Review Complete.

The project is located in ZIP code 77478, which has a population of about 22,699 and a median household income of $116,205 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates. The median owner-occupied home value in this area is $378,700. Fort Bend County unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in June 2026, higher than a year earlier.

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AOI FAB1 Gas Rm Addition is a Additions to Existing Building project located at 13139 Jess Pirtle Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77478 in Sugar Land, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $125K covering 198 sq ft. APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, Inc is the property owner and K O Design is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 26, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the specific scope of work for this project?

The scope includes the architectural and MEP addition of a 200 sq ft special gas room to an existing building.

Who is the owner of this project?

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. is the owner and developer of record for this addition.

Is the project finished?

TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the completion status is not confirmed in the public record.

What is the estimated cost per square foot?

The estimated cost is $631 per square foot, based on the total estimated cost of $125,000 for 198 sq ft.

Where is the project located?

The project is located at 13139 Jess Pirtle Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77478, in Fort Bend County.

What is AOI FAB1 Gas Rm Addition?

AOI FAB1 Gas Rm Addition is a additions to existing building project at 13139 Jess Pirtle Blvd. in Sugar Land, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Arch and MEP addition of 200sqft special gas room.

Is AOI FAB1 Gas Rm Addition open in Sugar Land?

AOI FAB1 Gas Rm Addition was scheduled to finish construction in Jul 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 AOI FAB1 Gas Rm Addition located?

AOI FAB1 Gas Rm Addition is located at 13139 Jess Pirtle Blvd., Sugar Land, TX, 77478, in Fort Bend County.

Who is the owner or developer of AOI FAB1 Gas Rm Addition?

APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, Inc is the property owner/developer of record for AOI FAB1 Gas Rm Addition, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for AOI FAB1 Gas Rm Addition?

K O Design is the design firm of record for AOI FAB1 Gas Rm Addition, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does AOI FAB1 Gas Rm Addition cost and how big is it?

AOI FAB1 Gas Rm Addition has an estimated construction value of $125K and approximately 198 square feet (about $631/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

Arch and MEP addition of 200sqft special gas room.

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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13139 Jess Pirtle Blvd., Sugar Land, TX, 77478

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