Under construction๐Ÿ“Review Complete๐Ÿ—๏ธ New Construction๐Ÿ’ต This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

China Buffet

450 Hwy. 290, Brenham, TX 77833, Brenham, TX, 77833

China Buffet is a new construction project at 450 Hwy. 290, Brenham, in Washington County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Currently under construction. The project has an estimated value of $1.5M across about 7,363 sq ft.

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๐Ÿ“ŠProject Metrics

TDLR #TABS2025001505
$1.5M
Project Value
7,363
Square Feet
$204/sqft
Cost/SqFt
1 year
Duration
Registered:Sep 20, 2024
Start:Dec 1, 2024
Target:Dec 1, 2025
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Review Complete

Design review complete, construction may proceed

China Buffet is a New Construction project located at 450 Hwy. 290, Brenham, TX 77833 in Brenham, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.5M covering 7,363 sq ft. Yishi Chen is the property owner and Citiscape architecture & Planning is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 20, 2024.

โ“Frequently Asked Questions

What is China Buffet?

China Buffet is a new construction project at 450 Hwy. 290 in Brenham, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New restaurant facility construction

Is China Buffet open in Brenham?

China Buffet is currently under construction in Brenham, TX. Its current TDLR status is "Review Complete".

Where is China Buffet located?

China Buffet is located at 450 Hwy. 290, Brenham, TX, 77833, in Washington County.

Who is the owner or developer of China Buffet?

Yishi Chen is the property owner/developer of record for China Buffet, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for China Buffet?

Citiscape architecture & Planning is the design firm of record for China Buffet, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does China Buffet cost and how big is it?

China Buffet has an estimated construction value of $1.5M and approximately 7,363 square feet (about $204/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

๐Ÿ“‹Scope of Work

New restaurant facility construction

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.

๐Ÿ“…Compliance Timeline

Project Registered
September 20, 2024
Review Complete
September 20, 2024
Construction Start
December 1, 2024
Expected Completion
December 1, 2025

๐Ÿ“…Project Timeline

Filed

Sep 20, 2024

Review Complete

Sep 20, 2024

Inspection Complete

Closed

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TDLR ID: TABS2025001505

Property Owner

Registered Accessibility Specialist

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AMELIA Y C,LEE
RAS #1243
11526 ELLA LEE LN, HOUSTON, TX 77077
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