Texas College - Auditorium Seating in Tyler, TX

Texas College has filed for TDLR accessibility registration for the Auditorium Seating project located at 2404 N. Grand Ave, Tyler, TX 75702. This renovation and alteration initiative targets a 1,214 sq ft area within the campus auditorium. The estimated cost for these improvements stands at $150,000, resulting in a cost per square foot of $124. The project is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in May 2026, with plan review completed in October 2026. Construction is scheduled to finish in October 2026, with work starting June 2026.

Project Scope and Design

Barham Architects, LLC serves as the design firm of record for this accessibility update. The scope of work explicitly details auditorium improvements intended to meet accessibility standards. Jeffery L Kelley is the registered accessibility specialist overseeing the compliance aspects of the filing. The project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project, indicating a significant level of regulatory oversight and funding structure. The TDLR status is listed as Review Complete.

Cost and Timeline Context

When compared to other renovation and alteration filings in Smith County, this project presents a distinct financial profile. The median estimated cost for similar projects in the county is $275,000, with the middle half ranging from $146,000 to $700,000. Texas College Auditorium Seating falls below this county median. However, the cost per square foot of $124 is above the county median of $97. The scheduled build window of 138 days is longer than the county median of 104 days, suggesting a more detailed or complex implementation timeline than typical local renovations.

Texas College maintains a portfolio of other TDLR-registered projects in Tyler. These include the Chemistry Lab ($490,000), the Willie Lee Glass Building ($150,000), the Library ($1,500,000), and the Science Building ($150,000). Barham Architects, LLC also has a broader presence in the region, with other projects totaling $35,736,000, including significant work for Palestine ISD and Techserv. The local area, ZIP 75702, has a population of about 28,095, with a median household income of $51,177. Housing in the zone is an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied units. Smith County unemployment rate (FRED, August 2026) was 4.2 percent, lower than a year earlier.