Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Chili's in Willis, TX
NEQ of Waverly St. & N Fwy Service Rd, Willis, TX, 77378
Chili's is a renovation/alteration project at NEQ of Waverly St. & N Fwy Service Rd, Willis, in Montgomery County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Aug 2025). The project has an estimated value of $1.3M across about 5,161 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.3M
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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
- 5,161 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $252/sqft
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Calculated from this filing’s estimated cost divided by its reported square footage. Available only when both figures are supplied; it is not a market benchmark.
- Scheduled duration
- 6 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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161 days after the preceding date shown.
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The project record was closed in TDLR.
188 days after the preceding date shown.
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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📰About Chili's
The Chili's restaurant renovation in Willis, Texas, is complete. The project, filed as Chili's -Willis TX, involved a tenant finish out of a 5,161 sq ft space located at the northeast corner of Waverly St. and the N Fwy Service Rd. The work was registered with TDLR in August 2024 and concluded in August 2025.
Vista Equities Group served as the owner of record for this privately funded construction on private land. The design firm of record was ID Studio 4, LLC, and Clinton P Ryan acted as the registered accessibility specialist. The total estimated cost for the renovation was $1,300,000, resulting in a cost of $252 per square foot.
Construction Scope and Timeline
Construction began in January 2025, with a scheduled completion date of August 2025. The filing noted a build window of 188 days, which is longer than the county median of 92 days for similar renovation and alteration projects in Montgomery County. The estimated cost is above the county median for this type of work, placing it in the top quarter of comparable filings.
Montgomery County has seen 620 registered renovation and alteration projects in the last 24 months. This Chili's project fits within that broader trend of commercial development in the region. The site is located in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, specifically zone AE, which is a standard designation for many commercial properties in the county.
Regional Context
Vista Equities Group has four other TDLR-registered projects totaling $2,295,000, including locations in McKinney, Sugar Land, and Tomball. ID Studio 4, LLC has six other registered projects totaling $3,050,000, with locations in Rockwall, Mansfield, and Cypress. The Willis location joins a growing number of commercial establishments in the area, which includes businesses such as Roofing 365 LLC and Pumpco Septic Solutions.
TDLR closed the project file in August 2025, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The project status is listed as Project Closed, indicating that the required accessibility reviews have been completed according to the registration record.
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Project has been completed and closed
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Chili's is a Renovation/Alteration project located at NEQ of Waverly St. & N Fwy Service Rd, Willis, TX 77378 in Willis, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.3M covering 5,161 sq ft. Vista Equities Group is the property owner and ID Studio 4, LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on August 21, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Chili's in Willis open for business?
The TDLR record confirms the construction project is closed and complete. It does not provide information about the business's current operating status, hours, or menu availability.
How much did the Chili's renovation cost?
The estimated cost for the 5,161 sq ft tenant finish out was $1,300,000. This amounts to $252 per square foot, which is above the Montgomery County median for similar projects.
Who was the owner of the project?
Vista Equities Group was the owner of record. The project was privately funded on private land for private use.
When was the construction completed?
Construction started in January 2025 and the filing listed an August 2025 completion date. TDLR closed the project file in August 2025.
What is the address of this project?
The project is located at the northeast corner of Waverly St. and N Fwy Service Rd in Willis, TX 77378.
What is Chili's?
Chili's is a renovation/alteration project at NEQ of Waverly St. & N Fwy Service Rd in Willis, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: tenant finish out
Is Chili's open in Willis?
Construction on Chili's is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Aug 2025. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is Chili's located?
Chili's is located at NEQ of Waverly St. & N Fwy Service Rd, Willis, TX, 77378, in Montgomery County.
Who is the owner or developer of Chili's?
Vista Equities Group is the property owner/developer of record for Chili's, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Chili's?
ID Studio 4, LLC is the design firm of record for Chili's, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Chili's cost and how big is it?
Chili's has an estimated construction value of $1.3M and approximately 5,161 square feet (about $252/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
tenant finish out
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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NEQ of Waverly St. & N Fwy Service Rd, Willis, TX, 77378
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