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Karnes County Precinct 4 Service Center and J.P. Office Building
106 E. Front Street, Runge, TX, 78151
Karnes County Precinct 4 Service Center and J.P. Office Building is a new construction project at 106 E. Front Street, Runge, in Karnes 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 $1.5M across about 3,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.5M
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 3,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $500/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 8 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Source: TDLR filing
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The filing records completion of the accessibility review.
28 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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40 days after the preceding date shown.
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View source recordScheduled completion · Scheduled date
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242 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About Karnes County Precinct 4 Service Center and J.P. Office Building
Karnes County is building a new 3,000-square-foot Precinct 4 Service Center and J.P. Office Building at 106 E. Front Street in Runge. This new construction project includes offices, a small courtroom, a jury room, parking, and site utilities. The estimated cost is $1,500,000, which works out to $500 per square foot. TDLR completed plan review in August 2026, and construction is scheduled to finish in May 2027, with work starting September 2026.
The project is registered with TDLR under the TABS program, with Peter F Grojean listed as the registered accessibility specialist. DRG Architects, LLC is the design firm of record. This is a public project involving public funds and land.
Local Context and Comparisons
Runge is a small community in Karnes County with a population of about 1,513 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 78151. The median household income is $38,904, and the median owner-occupied home value is $103,400. Housing in the area is mostly owner-occupied. The Karnes County unemployment rate was 4.6 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.
This project’s cost is close to the county median for new construction filings in Karnes County, which is $1,400,000. The scheduled build window of 242 days is also close to the county median. However, the $500 per square foot cost is above the county median of $271 per square foot. Karnes County has two other TDLR-registered projects: the Precinct 4 EMS Station in Runge and the EMS Administration & Training Center in Kenedy. DRG Architects, LLC has designed six other TDLR-registered projects, including the Karnes County Precinct 2 Service Center and J.P. Office Building in Falls City.
Third-party listings on projects.constructconnect.com show a bid date of July 24, 2026, for this project. The same platform lists the Karnes County Precinct 4 EMS Station as a related project. These listings provide additional context for the construction timeline and related county projects.
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Karnes County Precinct 4 Service Center and J.P. Office Building is a New Construction project located at 106 E. Front Street, Runge, TX 78151 in Runge, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.5M covering 3,000 sq ft. Karnes County is the property owner and DRG Architects, LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 9, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the address of the new Karnes County Precinct 4 Service Center?
The new building is located at 106 E. Front Street, Runge, TX 78151.
When is the Karnes County Precinct 4 Service Center scheduled to finish construction?
Construction is scheduled to finish in May 2027, with work starting in September 2026.
Who is the design firm for the Karnes County Precinct 4 Service Center?
DRG Architects, LLC is the design firm of record for this project.
Is the Karnes County Precinct 4 Service Center open for business?
The TDLR record indicates construction is scheduled to finish in May 2027. It is not yet open.
What is the estimated cost of the Karnes County Precinct 4 Service Center?
The estimated cost is $1,500,000, which is $500 per square foot for the 3,000 sq ft building.
What is Karnes County Precinct 4 Service Center and J.P. Office Building?
Karnes County Precinct 4 Service Center and J.P. Office Building is a new construction project at 106 E. Front Street in Runge, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Approx. 3,000 s.f. single story building for the Precinct 4 J.P., including offices, small courtroom, jury room, parking and site utilities.
Is Karnes County Precinct 4 Service Center and J.P. Office Building open in Runge?
Karnes County Precinct 4 Service Center and J.P. Office Building is still under construction in Runge, TX, with an estimated completion of May 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Karnes County Precinct 4 Service Center and J.P. Office Building located?
Karnes County Precinct 4 Service Center and J.P. Office Building is located at 106 E. Front Street, Runge, TX, 78151, in Karnes County.
Who is the owner or developer of Karnes County Precinct 4 Service Center and J.P. Office Building?
Karnes County is the property owner/developer of record for Karnes County Precinct 4 Service Center and J.P. Office Building, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Karnes County Precinct 4 Service Center and J.P. Office Building?
DRG Architects, LLC is the design firm of record for Karnes County Precinct 4 Service Center and J.P. Office Building, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Karnes County Precinct 4 Service Center and J.P. Office Building cost and how big is it?
Karnes County Precinct 4 Service Center and J.P. Office Building has an estimated construction value of $1.5M and approximately 3,000 square feet (about $500/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Approx. 3,000 s.f. single story building for the Precinct 4 J.P., including offices, small courtroom, jury room, parking and site utilities.
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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106 E. Front Street, Runge, TX, 78151
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