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Fayette County Community Theater in La Grange, TX
253 W Travis St, La Grange, TX, 78945
Fayette County Community Theater is a renovation/alteration project at 253 W Travis St, La Grange, in Fayette 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 $939K across about 3,756 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $939K
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- Reported floor area
- 3,756 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $250/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 3 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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33 days after the preceding date shown.
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36 days after the preceding date shown.
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56 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Fayette County Community Theater
The Fayette County Community Theater is a $939,000 renovation of a 3,756 sq ft building at 253 W Travis St in La Grange, Texas. The project transforms the existing structure into a dedicated theater production space, with construction starting in July 2026 and scheduled to finish in October 2026. This compact build window of 92 days is shorter than the 181-day median for similar renovations in Fayette County.
Scope and Design
OPA Design Studio is the design firm of record for this project. The renovation includes specific functional zones: an 832 sq ft lobby featuring a bar, a 1,813 sq ft performance hall, and a 1,130 sq ft backstage area. The work also encompasses MEP system upgrades, new sprinkler installation, roof improvements, and the addition of a new sign. The estimated cost of $250 per sq ft is above the county median of $82 per sq ft for renovation and alteration filings.
The La Grange Economic Development Corporation is the owner and developer of record. This entity is privately funded and operates on private land for private use. The corporation has one other TDLR-registered project in the region, the La Grange Brewing Company, which has a review status of complete. OPA Design Studio has six other TDLR-registered projects across the state, including locations in Austin, Georgetown, New Braunfels, and Fredericksburg, with a total value of $7,355,000.
Regulatory Status and Local Context
Joseph Husband is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The project was registered with TDLR in May 2026. Plan review was completed in August 2026, and the TDLR status is listed as Review Complete. This confirms the regulatory groundwork is finished before the final phase of construction concludes.
La Grange is a community in Fayette County with a population of about 10,459 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 78945. The median household income in this area is $76,221, and the median owner-occupied home value is $299,500. The housing stock is predominantly owner-occupied, with 5,461 housing units recorded. The Fayette County unemployment rate was 4.4 percent in July 2026, which is higher than the rate recorded a year earlier.
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Fayette County Community Theater is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 253 W Travis St, La Grange, TX 78945 in La Grange, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $939K covering 3,756 sq ft. La Grange Economic Development Corporation is the property owner and OPA Design Studio is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 29, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Fayette County Community Theater renovation scheduled to finish?
Construction started in July 2026 and is scheduled to finish in October 2026. TDLR completed plan review in August 2026, with the overall status marked as Review Complete.
Who is the owner of the Fayette County Community Theater project?
The La Grange Economic Development Corporation is the owner and developer of record. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use.
What is included in the scope of work for this theater renovation?
The scope includes an 832 sq ft lobby with a bar, a 1,813 sq ft performance hall, and 1,130 sq ft of backstage space. It also features MEP upgrades, new sprinklers, roof improvements, and a new sign.
How does the cost of this project compare to other renovations in Fayette County?
The estimated cost of $939,000 is above the county median of $250,000 for renovation and alteration filings. The cost per square foot is $250, which is above the county median of $82.
Is the Fayette County Community Theater open to the public?
The TDLR record tracks construction status, not business operations. The project is scheduled to finish in October 2026, but the record does not confirm if or when the business will open.
What is Fayette County Community Theater?
Fayette County Community Theater is a renovation/alteration project at 253 W Travis St in La Grange, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Renovation of existing 3,756 sqft building into theater production space. Includes an 832 sqft lobby with bar; 1,813 sqft performance hall; 1,130 sqft backstage. Features MEP system upgrades, new sprinkler installation, roof improvements…
Is Fayette County Community Theater open in La Grange?
Fayette County Community Theater 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 Fayette County Community Theater located?
Fayette County Community Theater is located at 253 W Travis St, La Grange, TX, 78945, in Fayette County.
Who is the owner or developer of Fayette County Community Theater?
La Grange Economic Development Corporation is the property owner/developer of record for Fayette County Community Theater, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Fayette County Community Theater?
OPA Design Studio is the design firm of record for Fayette County Community Theater, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Fayette County Community Theater cost and how big is it?
Fayette County Community Theater has an estimated construction value of $939K and approximately 3,756 square feet (about $250/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Renovation of existing 3,756 sqft building into theater production space. Includes an 832 sqft lobby with bar; 1,813 sqft performance hall; 1,130 sqft backstage. Features MEP system upgrades, new sprinkler installation, roof improvements. New sign.
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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253 W Travis St, La Grange, TX, 78945
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