Project intelligenceTDLR TABS2027005152Renovation/Alteration
Funding type

This project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project.

Full Restoration in Gonzales, TX

414 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales, TX, 78629

Opening ~Jul 2028Project Registered

Full Restoration is a renovation/alteration project at 414 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales, in Gonzales County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jul 2028. The project has an estimated value of $20.0M across about 27,000 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$20.0M
About this figure

Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.

Reported floor area
27,000 ft²
About this figure

Square footage reported for this scope of work. It may cover only part of a larger property.

Estimated cost / ft²
$741/sqft
About this figure

Calculated from this filing’s estimated cost divided by its reported square footage. Available only when both figures are supplied; it is not a market benchmark.

Scheduled duration
1y 7mo
About this figure

The interval between the filed start and completion dates. These dates describe the proposed schedule and do not measure actual construction progress.

Explore the linked construction record and source history

The project record

Project timeline

Explore filed milestones and scheduled dates. Open a milestone for its source.

Nov 4, 2026632 days across supplied datesJul 28, 2028

3 timeline dates shown.

  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

    Source: TDLR filing

    View source record
  2. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

    A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.

    68 days after the preceding date shown.

    Source: TDLR filing

    View source record
  3. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

    A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.

    564 days after the preceding date shown.

    Source: TDLR filing

    View source record

📰About Full Restoration

Gonzales County Courthouse Restoration

The Gonzales County Courthouse at 414 St. Joseph Street in Gonzales is undergoing a full restoration. This renovation and alteration project covers 27,000 square feet of the historic building. The estimated cost for the work is $20,000,000, which equals $741 per square foot. The project is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as a TABS accessibility project. Rob Roy Parnell serves as the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. O'Connell Architecture, LLC is the design firm of record guiding the restoration efforts. The owner of the property is Gonzales County.

The scope of work involves a full restoration of the historic county courthouse. Partial funding for this significant undertaking is provided by the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program of the Texas Historical Commission. The project involves public funds and public land, placing it under specific regulatory oversight. The filing indicates that construction is scheduled to begin in January 2027. The completion date on the filing is July 2028, with the project targeted for July 2028. This timeline allows for a build window of 564 days, which is longer than the median scheduled build window of 245 days for other renovation or alteration filings in Gonzales County.

When compared to 57 other TDLR-registered renovation or alteration filings in Gonzales County, this project stands out for its scale. The median estimated cost for these local projects is $850,000, with the middle half ranging from $200,467 to $1,695,000. The median size for these comparable projects is 9,177 square feet. The median cost per square foot for the county is $142. The $20,000,000 budget for the courthouse places it in the top quarter of costs for its type in the area. The $741 per square foot figure is well above the county median of $142.

O'Connell Architecture, LLC has worked on five other TDLR-registered projects totaling $8,978,000. These include the Gonzales County Annex in Gonzales, which has an inspection complete status, as well as projects in Austin and Taylor. Gonzales County has one other TDLR-registered project, the Gonzales County Annex, which totals $7,000,000 and has completed inspection. The project was registered with TDLR in November 2026. Plan review is pending for the restoration. The project status remains registered with TDLR as the work moves toward its completion date.

Project Registered

Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase

Follow this project

Get an email when the status changes — permits pulled, construction started, work finished. Free, and nothing else.

Or watch all projects in 78629 (Gonzales)

One email per change. Unsubscribe in one click. Privacy.

Full Restoration is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 414 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales, TX 78629 in Gonzales, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $20.0M covering 27,000 sq ft. Gonzales County is the property owner and O'Connell Architecture, LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on November 4, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Gonzales County Courthouse open to the public?

The TDLR record covers construction only and does not record whether the business has started serving customers. The project is a restoration of a public building, but the filing does not confirm current public access or operational status.

Who is the design firm for this project?

O'Connell Architecture, LLC is the design firm of record for the full restoration of the historic county courthouse. The firm is registered to handle the architectural aspects of this $20,000,000 renovation project.

What is the estimated cost of the restoration?

The estimated cost for the full restoration is $20,000,000. This figure covers the renovation and alteration work for the 27,000 square foot historic courthouse located at 414 St. Joseph Street in Gonzales.

When does construction start?

Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2027 according to the project filing. The project was registered with TDLR in November 2026, and plan review is pending as the work prepares to start.

Is the project completed?

No. The project is registered with TDLR and plan review is pending. The targeted completion date for the restoration is July 2028. The work is in the pre-construction or early planning phase.

What is Full Restoration?

Full Restoration is a renovation/alteration project at 414 St. Joseph Street in Gonzales, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Full restoration of the historic county courthouse with partial funding provided by the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program of the Texas Historical Commission.

Is Full Restoration open in Gonzales?

Full Restoration is still under construction in Gonzales, TX, with an estimated completion of Jul 2028 according to its TDLR registration.

Where is Full Restoration located?

Full Restoration is located at 414 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales, TX, 78629, in Gonzales County.

Who is the owner or developer of Full Restoration?

Gonzales County is the property owner/developer of record for Full Restoration, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for Full Restoration?

O'Connell Architecture, LLC is the design firm of record for Full Restoration, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does Full Restoration cost and how big is it?

Full Restoration has an estimated construction value of $20.0M and approximately 27,000 square feet (about $741/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

Full restoration of the historic county courthouse with partial funding provided by the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program of the Texas Historical Commission.

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.

Location & views

414 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales, TX, 78629

Loading location map…
29.50058, -97.45231

Watch all construction in 78629 (Gonzales)

A short email when anything new is filed in this ZIP. One ZIP free, weekly.

Unsubscribe in one click. Privacy.

Keep exploring

What else is changing in Gonzales?

See the surrounding filings, compare the reported schedules, and follow the places that matter to you.