Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
MUSA Brownsville Military
NEC of Military Road and Ruben Torres Sr. Blvd., Brownsville, TX, 78520
MUSA Brownsville Military is a new construction project at NEC of Military Road and Ruben Torres Sr. Blvd., Brownsville, in Cameron County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Aug 2026). The project has an estimated value of $800K across about 2,800 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $800K
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- Reported floor area
- 2,800 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $286/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 4 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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View source recordReview complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility review.
Same day as the preceding date shown.
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View source recordScheduled construction start · Scheduled date
A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.
182 days after the preceding date shown.
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View source recordScheduled completion · Scheduled date
A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.
122 days after the preceding date shown.
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View source recordInspection complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.
159 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordProject closed · TDLR filing
The project record was closed in TDLR.
144 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About MUSA Brownsville Military
Murphy Oil USA completed the new construction of a Murphy USA gas station at the northeast corner of Military Road and Ruben Torres Sr. Blvd. in Brownsville, Texas. The project, filed under the name MUSA Brownsville Military, included a 2,800 sq ft building, a canopy, and underground storage tanks.
The estimated cost for this new construction was $800,000. This figure is above the median estimated cost of $500,000 for new construction filings in Cameron County. The cost per square foot was $286, which is above the county median of $98 per square foot for similar projects.
Jeffery L Kelley served as the registered accessibility specialist for the project. The work was privately funded on private land for private use. The project was registered with TDLR in December 2024, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in June 2025, with a planned completion date of October 2025.
The final inspection passed in March 2026. In August 2026, TDLR closed the project file, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The TDLR status is now Project Closed.
Murphy Oil USA has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $4,800,000. These include locations in Mansfield, Princeton, Rockdale, and Sugar Land, each with an estimated cost of $800,000. The scheduled build window for the Brownsville project was 122 days, which is shorter than the county median of 253 days.
Local Context
The project is located in ZIP code 78520, which has a population of about 63,337 people. The median household income in this area is $47,331, and the median owner-occupied home value is $129,200, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. Cameron County unemployment was 6.5 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier.
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MUSA Brownsville Military is a New Construction project located at NEC of Military Road and Ruben Torres Sr. Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78520 in Brownsville, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $800K covering 2,800 sq ft. Murphy Oil USA is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on December 6, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Murphy USA in Brownsville open?
The TDLR record shows the project file was closed in August 2026 after the final inspection passed in March 2026. This indicates the construction and accessibility review process is complete, but the record does not confirm the business opening date or current operating status.
Who is the owner of this project?
The owner and developer of record is Murphy Oil USA. The project was filed under the name MUSA Brownsville Military and is privately funded on private land for private use.
What was the estimated cost of the construction?
The estimated cost for the new construction was $800,000. This amount is above the median estimated cost of $500,000 for new construction filings in Cameron County.
What is the size of the new building?
The new building is 2,800 sq ft. The scope of work also included a canopy and underground storage tanks.
When was the final inspection passed?
The final inspection passed in March 2026. TDLR closed the project file in August 2026, marking the end of the accessibility review process.
What is MUSA Brownsville Military?
MUSA Brownsville Military is a new construction project at NEC of Military Road and Ruben Torres Sr. Blvd. in Brownsville, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New murphy usa gas station with Building (2800 sf), canopy and usts.
Is MUSA Brownsville Military open in Brownsville?
Construction on MUSA Brownsville Military is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Aug 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is MUSA Brownsville Military located?
MUSA Brownsville Military is located at NEC of Military Road and Ruben Torres Sr. Blvd., Brownsville, TX, 78520, in Cameron County.
Who is the owner or developer of MUSA Brownsville Military?
Murphy Oil USA is the property owner/developer of record for MUSA Brownsville Military, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does MUSA Brownsville Military cost and how big is it?
MUSA Brownsville Military has an estimated construction value of $800K and approximately 2,800 square feet (about $286/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New murphy usa gas station with Building (2800 sf), canopy and usts.
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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NEC of Military Road and Ruben Torres Sr. Blvd., Brownsville, TX, 78520
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