Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Architectural Barriers Project Details Page

Project #: TABS2026010957 Registration Date: 1/27/2026

https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Projects/TABS2026010957

PROJECT

Project Name:
Newton Co Community Center & Shelter
Project Number:
TABS2026010957
Facility Name:
Newton Co Community Center
Location Address:
2240 State Hwy 87 North
Newton, TX 75966
Location County:
Newton
Start Date:
1/1/2026
Completion Date:
7/31/2027
Estimated Cost:
$9,000,000
Type of Work:
New Construction
Type of Funds:
This project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project.
Scope of Work:
New shelter of last resource & community center.
Square Footage:
21,145 ft 2
Are the private funds provided by the tenant?
No
Current Status:
Project Registered

PERSON FILING FORM

Contact Name:
Melisa Chapman

RAS

RAS Name:
MELISA R,CHAPMAN
RAS #:
456
RAS Address:
14850 TUTTLE LN
IOLA, TX 77861
RAS Phone:
(936) 635-1022

OWNER

Owner Name:
Newton County
Owner Address:
110 Court Street Room 125
Newton, Texas 75966
Owner Phone:
(409) 379-5691
Contact Name:
Ronald J. Cochran

TENANT

Not Assigned

DESIGN FIRM

Design Firm Name:
GLS
Design Firm Address:
1609 South Chestnut Suite 202
Lufkin, Texas 75901
Design Firm Phone:
(936) 637-4900

Registered accessibility specialists (RAS) set and collect the fees for their services. Contact the RAS directly if you have questions about their performing plan review or inspection services.

In accordance with 16 TEX. ADMIN. CODE ยง68.52, the owner of a building or facility must obtain an inspection from a RAS no later than the first anniversary of the completion of construction. A request for inspection must be made by submitting a written request for inspection to the RAS no later than 30 calendar days after the completion of construction.