SpaceX Production Site Parking Garage

The 269,744 sq ft StarBase parking garage in Brownsville has passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection, confirming the construction phase is complete. Located at the intersection of Boca Chica and Remedios Ave., this six-tier open structure serves the SpaceX Production Site. The project, registered with TDLR in January 2024, finished its scheduled build window in August 2024, aligning with the filing’s completion date.

Space Exploration Technologies Corp owns the facility, which is privately funded and situated on private land for private use. The estimated cost of $21,000,000 places this project in the top quarter of new construction filings in Cameron County, where the median estimated cost is $500,000. However, the $78 per sq ft rate is below the county median of $97 per sq ft, indicating a cost-efficient build relative to the local average for similar structures.

Design and Construction Details

STG Design served as the design firm of record for this large-scale development. The company has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $31,747,000, including significant developments in Austin. The scheduled build window for the StarBase garage was 198 days, a duration close to the Cameron County median of 249 days for new construction projects. This efficient timeline reflects the streamlined nature of the open-air parking structure compared to enclosed commercial buildings.

Space Exploration Technologies Corp has two other TDLR-registered projects in Brownsville, the Ad Astra Field House and a Medical Clinic, both of which have completed their respective review or closure processes. The StarBase facility stands out due to its sheer scale, significantly larger than the median new construction size of 6,357 sq ft in the county. The structure’s open design and specific location support the operational needs of the nearby launch site, as noted in local tourism resources describing the area as a place where humanity’s future in space unfolds in plain view.

The final TDLR accessibility inspection passed in August 2024, marking the end of the regulatory review process for this specific building. While the TDLR record confirms the physical construction and accessibility compliance are finished, this status does not indicate the operational schedule of the business or launch site. The project remains a distinct, privately held asset within the broader SpaceX infrastructure in Cameron County.