Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

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Project #: TABS2026015110 Registration Date: 3/16/2026

https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Projects/TABS2026015110

PROJECT

Project Name:
Community Engagement & Student Success Building (ECESS) Renovation
Project Number:
TABS2026015110
Facility Name:
Edinburg Community Engagement and Student Success Building
Location Address:
1407 E. Freddy Gonzalez
Edinburg, TX 78539
Location County:
Hidalgo
Start Date:
5/1/2026
Completion Date:
5/31/2027
Estimated Cost:
$5,600,000
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:
Interior Renovation of existing 1 story warehouse to create an advanced manufacturing lab and associated office space.
Square Footage:
27,780 ft 2
Are the private funds provided by the tenant?
No
Current Status:
Project Registered

PERSON FILING FORM

Contact Name:
Shawn Kaarlsen

RAS

RAS Name:
SHAWN,KAARLSEN
RAS #:
343
RAS Address:
13438 BANDERA RD STE 202
HELOTES, TX 78023
RAS Phone:
(210) 695-5716

OWNER

Owner Name:
Board of Regents of the University of Texas
Owner Address:
210 W. 7th Street
Austin, Texas 78701
Owner Phone:
(956) 665-2770
Contact Name:
Abel Vaquera

TENANT

Not Assigned

DESIGN FIRM

Design Firm Name:
Alta Architects
Design Firm Address:
3510 N. Main
San Antonio, Texas 78212
Design Firm Phone:
210-349-1163

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.