250338-01 Goodwill Lockhart Renovation

The 250338-01 Goodwill Lockhart Renovation transforms 12,243 sq ft of existing retail space at 1326 S. Colorado Street in Lockhart into a single, unified store. This Caldwell County project is scheduled to finish in March 2027, with construction beginning in September 2026. The scope of work involves combining four separate retail suites into one cohesive Goodwill location, adding new restrooms, a dedicated production area, and additional support spaces to improve operational flow.

Goodwill Industries of Central Texas serves as the owner of record for this $1,300,000 privately funded initiative. The design firm of record is Plunkett Raysich Architects, which has registered six other projects with TDLR totaling $6,795,000. Mark S Robinson is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing.

Project Context and Comparisons

This renovation represents a significant investment relative to typical commercial alterations in the region. The estimated cost of $1,300,000 is above the county median for renovation/alteration filings, placing it in the top quarter of projects in Caldwell County. The project’s size of 12,243 sq ft also exceeds the median size of 4,000 sq ft for similar filings. The cost per square foot is calculated at $106, which is above the county median of $66 per square foot. These figures reflect the complexity of integrating multiple suites into a single functional retail environment.

TDLR completed plan review in September 2026, and the status is listed as Review Complete. The scheduled build window of 161 days is close to the county median of 149 days for similar projects. Goodwill Industries of Central Texas has two other TDLR-registered projects in the area, including a store in Austin that has closed and another project in Austin that is inspection complete. The local labor market in Caldwell County shows an unemployment rate of 4.4 percent which is higher than a year earlier.

Residents of the 78644 ZIP code area, which has a population of about 20,599, will see this new store configuration in their community. The area is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median household income of $72,155. This renovation aligns with Goodwill’s strategy of optimizing existing real estate for retail efficiency in established markets. The project does not involve new ground-up construction but rather a substantial internal remodel to enhance customer experience and staff productivity.