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Project #: TABS2026019952 Registration Date: 5/11/2026

https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Projects/TABS2026019952

PROJECT

Project Name:
Paramount Theatre Restoration
Project Number:
TABS2026019952
Facility Name:
Paramount Theatre
Location Address:
713 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701
Location County:
Travis
Start Date:
7/1/2026
Completion Date:
7/1/2027
Estimated Cost:
$21,700,000
Type of Work:
Renovation/Alteration
Type of Funds:
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Scope of Work:
This project includes a partial renovation of the existing Paramount Theatre. This project will be filed under the work area compliance method of the 2024 Austin Existing Building Code (2024 AEBC 303.1, Chapters 6-12).
Square Footage:
10,000 ft 2
Are the private funds provided by the tenant?
No
Current Status:
Project Registered

PERSON FILING FORM

Contact Name:
Elaine Andersen

RAS

RAS Name:
ELAINE K,ANDERSEN
RAS #:
1284
RAS Address:
PO BOX 143214
AUSTIN, TX 78714
RAS Phone:
(512) 415-6000

OWNER

Owner Name:
Paramount Theatre for the Performing Arts
Owner Address:
713 Congress Ave
Austin, Texas 78701
Owner Phone:
512-692-0522
Contact Name:
H. James Ritts III

TENANT

Not Assigned

DESIGN FIRM

Design Firm Name:
DLR Group
Design Firm Address:
2500 Pacific Avenue, Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas 75226
Design Firm Phone:
216-623-7865

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.