Hamilton ISD New Accessible JH Entrance

Hamilton ISD Junior High School in Hamilton, Texas, is undergoing a $100,000 renovation to improve accessibility at its main entrance. The project, officially named Hamilton ISD New Accessible JH Entrance on the filing, is located at 400 S College St, Hamilton, TX 76531. This alteration work covers 1,162 square feet and involves adding an accessible ramp to the current entrance structure. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in July 2026, marking it as a compliant update to the school's infrastructure.

Construction Timeline and Oversight

Stephen D Macphie serves as the registered accessibility specialist for this renovation. Jacob Martin, LLC is the design firm of record responsible for the plans. According to the filing, construction was scheduled to start in August 2026 with a completion date of October 2026. This represents a build window of 77 days, which is shorter than the county median of 153 days for similar renovation and alteration projects. The project involves public funds and public land, requiring strict adherence to TDLR review processes.

Cost and Local Context

The estimated cost of $100,000 places this project in the bottom quarter for cost among renovation and alteration filings in Hamilton County, where the median estimated cost is $300,000. The square footage of 1,162 sq ft is also smaller than the county median of 4,500 sq ft. However, the cost per square foot of $86 is close to the county median of $96. Hamilton ISD has two other TDLR-registered projects totaling $8,400,000, including work on the Jr High and Elementary School and the Rock and Jr High Gym, both of which have completed plan review.

Based on U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 76531, the area has a population of about 4,673 and a median household income of $55,651. Housing is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $128,000. The local labor market shows a Hamilton County unemployment rate of 4.8 percent as recorded in August 2026, which is lower than a year earlier. Despite the October 2026 completion date having passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.