Santa Rita Golf Course Clubhouse in Big Lake, TX

The Santa Rita Golf Course Clubhouse in Big Lake is a new construction project registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TABS) program. Located at 1450 E US Hwy ^& in Reagan County, the facility will feature a structural steel frame with non-loadbearing CFMS infill walls and a metal roof. The project is targeted for January 2028, with construction originally scheduled to begin in January 2027.

Reagan County serves as the owner and developer of record for this significant public infrastructure investment. The design firm of record is Mustard Architects, who are overseeing the planning for the 6,000-square-foot structure. The estimated cost for the project is $5,174,123, which translates to $862 per square foot. Laura Fulkerson is the registered accessibility specialist listed for the filing, ensuring compliance with state accessibility codes.

Housing data from the U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP code 76932 indicates a population of approximately 3,239 residents. The median household income in the area is $69,620, with 1,359 housing units primarily being owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home value is reported at $164,200. These figures provide context for the community where the new clubhouse will be situated.

When compared to other TDLR-registered new construction filings in Reagan County, this project stands out in several metrics. The median estimated cost for similar projects in the county is $1,800,000, with the middle half ranging from $750,000 to $4,000,000. The median size for these projects is 18,624 square feet, and the median cost per square foot is $319. This clubhouse project’s cost is above the county median for its type, placing it in the top quarter, while its scheduled build window of 365 days is close to the county median of 334 days. Its cost per square foot of $862 is also above the county median of $319.

Mustard Architects has a history of working on various projects across Texas. Other TDLR-registered projects by this firm include the TSU Softball Concourse in Stephenville, the Frieden Amenity Center in Fredericksburg, and several smaller projects in the same regions. The total value of these six other projects is $7,010,000. This new clubhouse represents a substantial addition to the firm's portfolio in the region.

The project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project, which necessitates strict adherence to TABS regulations. The TDLR status is listed as Project Registered, and the registration occurred in November 2026. Plan review is pending as the project moves toward its completion date.