Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Bucee's San Marcos Travel Center
3245 N IH 35, San Marcos, TX, 78606
Bucee's San Marcos Travel Center is a new construction project at 3245 N IH 35, San Marcos, in Hays County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Dec 2025 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $47.2M across about 74,707 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $47.2M
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 74,707 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $632/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 3mo
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Source: TDLR filing
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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55 days after the preceding date shown.
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440 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Bucee's San Marcos Travel Center
The Bucee's San Marcos Travel Center is a new commercial construction project located at 3245 N IH 35 in San Marcos, Texas. The filing describes the scope as a mercantile and gas station building constructed with tilt panel and steel frame materials. The total size of the structure is 74,707 square feet, representing a significant addition to the local commercial landscape in Hays County.
According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) record, the estimated cost for this project is $47,200,000. This places the cost per square foot at $632. For context, the median estimated cost for new construction filings in Hays County is $950,000, with a median size of 8,850 square feet. This project is substantially larger and more expensive than the county median, sitting in the top quarter of costs for its type within the region.
Construction Timeline and Status
Buc-ee's LTD is the owner of record for this development. The project was registered with TDLR in August 2024, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in October 2024, with a planned completion date of December 2025. Although this scheduled date has passed, the TDLR status remains "Review Complete." It is important to note that TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
This classification indicates that the property is not considered to be in a high-risk flood area according to federal mapping. The project is privately funded and built on private land for private use, distinct from municipal or state-funded infrastructure projects.
Buc-ee's LTD has six other TDLR-registered projects on record, all of which are closed. These include travel centers in New Braunfels, Fort Worth, Waller, Houston, and Ennis. Each of these prior projects had an estimated cost of $600,000. The San Marcos project is significantly larger in both scale and investment compared to these previous registrations, reflecting a different tier of development activity for the company in the state.
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Design review complete, construction may proceed
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Bucee's San Marcos Travel Center is a New Construction project located at 3245 N IH 35, San Marcos, TX 78606 in San Marcos, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $47.2M covering 74,707 sq ft. Buc-ee's LTD is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on August 7, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the construction status of the San Marcos Bucee's?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. While the scheduled completion date was December 2025, the public record does not confirm the current state of the site or that construction is fully finished.
How large is the new Bucee's building?
The new commercial construction is 74,707 square feet. This includes the mercantile and gas station components described in the TDLR filing for the project located on North Interstate 35.
Who owns the Bucee's San Marcos Travel Center?
The owner of record is Buc-ee's LTD. The project is privately funded and built on private land for private use, according to the registration details provided to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Is the building in a flood zone?
The coordinates place the property in zone X, indicating it is not within the designated high-risk flood area.
Where exactly is the new travel center located?
The address is 3245 N IH 35, San Marcos, TX 78606. This location is in Hays County, Texas, along the Interstate 35 corridor.
What is Bucee's San Marcos Travel Center?
Bucee's San Marcos Travel Center is a new construction project at 3245 N IH 35 in San Marcos, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New commercial construction of mercantile and gas station building. Tilt panel and steel frame. 74,000 plus square feet
Is Bucee's San Marcos Travel Center open in San Marcos?
Bucee's San Marcos Travel Center was scheduled to finish construction in Dec 2025 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is Bucee's San Marcos Travel Center located?
Bucee's San Marcos Travel Center is located at 3245 N IH 35, San Marcos, TX, 78606, in Hays County.
Who is the owner or developer of Bucee's San Marcos Travel Center?
Buc-ee's LTD is the property owner/developer of record for Bucee's San Marcos Travel Center, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does Bucee's San Marcos Travel Center cost and how big is it?
Bucee's San Marcos Travel Center has an estimated construction value of $47.2M and approximately 74,707 square feet (about $632/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New commercial construction of mercantile and gas station building. Tilt panel and steel frame. 74,000 plus square feet
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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3245 N IH 35, San Marcos, TX, 78606
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