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UTEP Cotton Street Building Expansion

410 S. Cotton Street, El Paso, TX, 79901

Opening ~May 2027Review Complete

UTEP Cotton Street Building Expansion is a additions to existing building project at 410 S. Cotton Street, El Paso, in El Paso County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion May 2027. The project has an estimated value of $9.0M across about 12,500 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$9.0M
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Reported floor area
12,500 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$720/sqft
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Scheduled duration
11 months
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Jul 1, 2026334 days across supplied datesMay 31, 2027

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  1. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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  2. Project registered · TDLR filing

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    7 days after the preceding date shown.

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  3. Review complete · TDLR filing

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    52 days after the preceding date shown.

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  4. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

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    275 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About UTEP Cotton Street Building Expansion

The UTEP Cotton Street Building Expansion at 410 S. Cotton Street in El Paso is a $9,000,000 project adding 10,000 square feet to an existing structure and renovating another 2,500 square feet. The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System owns the site, which is located in the Segunda Barrio neighborhood. Treanor serves as the design firm of record for this addition to the existing building.

Construction began in July 2026, and the project is scheduled to finish in May 2027. TDLR completed plan review in August 2026, confirming the regulatory pathway for the work. The total square footage involved in the filing is 12,500 sq ft, with an estimated cost of $720 per sq ft. This cost per square foot is above the county median of $113 for similar additions to existing buildings in El Paso County.

Project Scale and Context

The scope of work includes converting a warehouse into a new tech center, a transformation that began in 2018. This specific expansion adds significant capacity to that existing tech facility. The scheduled build window of 334 days is longer than the county median of 183 days for comparable projects. The estimated total cost places this project in the top quarter of similar filings in El Paso County over the last 24 months.

The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System has five other TDLR-registered projects totaling $17,326,000. These include the UTEP Metallurgy Building in El Paso and the UTRGV Port Isabel Marine Ecosystem Research Facility. Treanor, the design firm, has worked on six other registered projects totaling $78,825,392, including the Barbara Culver Juvenile Justice Center in Midland. The registered accessibility specialist for this El Paso project is Marcela Abadi Rhoads.

Public funds support this development, which is situated in ZIP code 79901. Census estimates for this area indicate a population of about 8,321 and a median household income of $13,984. The housing stock in this zip code is predominantly renter-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $93,100. El Paso County unemployment was 4.8 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.

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UTEP Cotton Street Building Expansion is a Additions to Existing Building project located at 410 S. Cotton Street, El Paso, TX 79901 in El Paso, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $9.0M covering 12,500 sq ft. Board of Regents of the University of Texas System is the property owner and Treanor is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 8, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the UTEP Cotton Street Building expansion be completed?

Construction started in July 2026 and is scheduled to finish in May 2027. TDLR plan review was completed in August 2026, clearing the path for the construction phase.

Who owns the UTEP Cotton Street Building in El Paso?

The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System is the owner of record. The property is located at 410 S. Cotton Street in El Paso County.

What is the estimated cost of the UTEP Cotton Street Building expansion?

The estimated cost is $9,000,000. This amounts to $720 per square foot for the 12,500 sq ft of work involved in the addition and renovation.

Is the UTEP Cotton Street Building open for public use?

The TDLR record tracks construction status, not business operations. The filing indicates construction is scheduled to finish in May 2027, but does not specify an opening date.

Who is the design firm for the UTEP Cotton Street Building?

Treanor is the design firm of record. They are also responsible for other projects including the UTEP Metallurgy Building and the Research & Education Building in Fort Worth.

What is UTEP Cotton Street Building Expansion?

UTEP Cotton Street Building Expansion is a additions to existing building project at 410 S. Cotton Street in El Paso, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES AN APPROXIMATELY 10,000SF ADDITION AND A 2,500SF RENOVATION TO THE EXISTING COTTON STREET BUILDING, A WAREHOUSE CONVERTED IN 2018 INTO A NEW TECH CENTER. THE PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 410 COTTON STREET IN THE SEGUNDA B…

Is UTEP Cotton Street Building Expansion open in El Paso?

UTEP Cotton Street Building Expansion is still under construction in El Paso, TX, with an estimated completion of May 2027 according to its TDLR registration.

Where is UTEP Cotton Street Building Expansion located?

UTEP Cotton Street Building Expansion is located at 410 S. Cotton Street, El Paso, TX, 79901, in El Paso County.

Who is the owner or developer of UTEP Cotton Street Building Expansion?

Board of Regents of the University of Texas System is the property owner/developer of record for UTEP Cotton Street Building Expansion, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for UTEP Cotton Street Building Expansion?

Treanor is the design firm of record for UTEP Cotton Street Building Expansion, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does UTEP Cotton Street Building Expansion cost and how big is it?

UTEP Cotton Street Building Expansion has an estimated construction value of $9.0M and approximately 12,500 square feet (about $720/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES AN APPROXIMATELY 10,000SF ADDITION AND A 2,500SF RENOVATION TO THE EXISTING COTTON STREET BUILDING, A WAREHOUSE CONVERTED IN 2018 INTO A NEW TECH CENTER. THE PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 410 COTTON STREET IN THE SEGUNDA BARRIO NEIGHBO

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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410 S. Cotton Street, El Paso, TX, 79901

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