Five major construction permits filed in Austin metro area

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation accepted five high-value construction permits in the Austin metropolitan area this week. These filings cover commercial, municipal, and medical projects across multiple counties.

The largest submission comes from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Bastrop. The university plans to build a seven-module complex with a vestibule at 650 Cool Water Drive. Construction is scheduled to run from October 31 through May 31, 2027, with an estimated cost of $19.6 million.

Cityview Bible Church in Round Rock filed a permit for a new worship facility at 2441 CO Rd 112. The building will feature a 1,200-seat auditorium with a stage. The project is priced at $10.9 million and is set to break ground on February 15, 2027, with completion expected by April 17, 2028.

The City of Buda approved a $5.5 million expansion of its public works and parks facilities on Garison Road. This work includes a 7,790-square-foot addition and 2,071 square feet of renovations. The timeline for this municipal project spans from June 9, 2027, to December 9, 2028.

Two retail projects round out the list. A new Discount Tire location at 2850 Innovation Blvd in Hutto will cost $950,000. Construction is slated to finish by August 27, 2027. A Dave’s Hot Chicken restaurant in Kyle will cost $525,000. That location at 301 Kyle Park Ave is expected to begin construction on January 2, 2027, and finish by March 10, 2027.