VAM-VALUE ADDED MEALS FACILITY in Humble, TX

The Vam-Value Added Meals Facility is a 54,080 sq ft renovation project located at 17600 Eastex Freeway in Humble, Harris County. The filing, registered with TDLR in November 2024, lists an estimated cost of $5,000,000. The scope of work is described as a proposed facility for value-added meals, with a scheduled construction window from January 2025 to January 2026.

Jose Urioste is the owner of record for this development. Nadel Design is listed as the design firm, and Mario Alberto Salas is the registered accessibility specialist. The project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project. The registration status is Project Registered, indicating the filing is active in the state system.

Project Scale and Cost

At $5,000,000, this project exceeds the median estimated cost of $250,000 for renovation and alteration filings in Harris County. The size of 54,080 sq ft is significantly larger than the county median of 4,000 sq ft for similar work. The cost per square foot is $92, which is close to the county median of $80. The scheduled build window of 365 days is longer than the county median of 92 days for this type of construction.

Jose Urioste has two other TDLR-registered projects: Meat Market in Seagoville, valued at $1,900,000, and Washateria Aroma in Laredo, valued at $900,000. Nadel Design has completed two other projects in Houston, Bingle Place LLC and 5413 S. Braeswood Blvd, both with costs under $100,000. These prior filings suggest a pattern of varied project sizes for both the owner and the design firm.

The TDLR record shows a target completion date of January 2026. However, no plan review or inspection has been recorded since the initial registration. This lack of recorded activity means it is not confirmed in the public record whether construction proceeded as scheduled. The status remains Project Registered, but no further steps in the construction lifecycle are documented in the filing.

The area around 17600 Eastex Freeway has a population of about 58,893 people, with a median household income of $76,506. The housing stock is mostly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $234,100. Other nearby registered projects include Kenswick at Volta, M & D Distribution Center, and HAS IDO Building, all involving renovation or alteration work. This indicates a cluster of commercial and industrial development in the Humble sector of Harris County.

Readers should note that the TDLR filing provides specific data on cost, size, and parties involved, but does not include details on current operational status. The absence of inspection records is a key factor in understanding the project's current phase. For the most accurate information on completion, direct inquiry with the owner or local authorities may be necessary, as the public record is limited to the initial registration data.