Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Architectural Barriers Project Details Page

Project #: TABS2026018207 Registration Date: 4/21/2026

https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Projects/TABS2026018207

PROJECT

Project Name:
University of Texas at Arlington, University Center Renovation and Expansion
Project Number:
TABS2026018207
Facility Name:
University Center
Location Address:
300 West 1st Street
Arlington, TX 76019
Location County:
Tarrant
Start Date:
6/1/2026
Completion Date:
12/31/2028
Estimated Cost:
$120,000,000
Type of Work:
Renovation/Alteration
Type of Funds:
This project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project.
Scope of Work:
Demolition of a portion of the existing building. New addition of 92,300 GSF and renovation of 93,400 GSF of the building to remain.
Square Footage:
92,300 ft 2
Are the private funds provided by the tenant?
No
Current Status:
Project Registered

PERSON FILING FORM

Contact Name:
Marcela Rhoads

RAS

RAS Name:
MARCELA ABADI,RHOADS
RAS #:
240
RAS Address:
17776 PRESTON RD SUITE 210
DALLAS, TX 75252
RAS Phone:
(214) 403-8714

OWNER

Owner Name:
University of Texas System
Owner Address:
1225 West Mitchell Street, Suite 205, Box 19228
Arlington, Texas 76019
Owner Phone:
817-272-2912
Contact Name:

TENANT

Not Assigned

DESIGN FIRM

Design Firm Name:
SmithGroup Inc.
Design Firm Address:
3333 Welborn Street, Suite 100
Dallas, Texas 75219
Design Firm Phone:
214-559-4851

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.