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Funding type

This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

Laney Retail Building in Flatonia, TX

102 E South Main, Flatonia, TX, 78941

Target date passed (Feb 2026)Review Complete

Laney Retail Building is a new construction project at 102 E South Main, Flatonia, in Fayette County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Feb 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $200K across about 2,160 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$200K
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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
2,160 ft²
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Square footage reported for this scope of work. It may cover only part of a larger property.

Estimated cost / ft²
$93/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
1y 2mo
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Project timeline

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Dec 19, 2024436 days across supplied datesFeb 28, 2026

4 timeline dates shown.

  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

    Source: TDLR filing

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  2. Review complete · TDLR filing

    The filing records completion of the accessibility review.

    Same day as the preceding date shown.

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  3. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

    A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.

    13 days after the preceding date shown.

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  4. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

    A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.

    423 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About Laney Retail Building

The Laney Building, filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation as the Laney Retail Building, is a new construction project located at 102 E South Main in Flatonia, Fayette County. The structure measures 2,160 square feet and carries an estimated cost of $200,000. This privately funded project is owned by Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Laney and is situated on private land for private use.

Construction involves the demolition of an existing structure and the erection of the new building. Michael Branecky Architect serves as the design firm of record, while Timothy D Westphal is the registered accessibility specialist. The project was registered with TDLR in December 2024, the same month plan review was completed. Construction was scheduled to begin in January 2025 with a planned completion date of February 2026.

Cost and Scope Context

At $93 per square foot, the project's cost is below the county median of $203 per square foot for new construction filings in Fayette County. The estimated total cost of $200,000 sits in the bottom quarter of the 103 comparable TDLR-registered new construction projects in the county, where the median estimated cost is $500,000. The scheduled build window of 423 days is longer than the county median of 258 days. Michael Branecky Architect has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $2,720,000, including a DME building in Victoria and multiple projects in Shiner and Hallettsville.

Other registered projects in the Flatonia area include O'Reilly Auto Parts, Flatonia ISD Administration, SH 95, Rogerts Steak House, and the Flatonia City Warehouse. Census estimates for ZIP code 78941 indicate a population of about 3,334, with a median household income of $75,694. The area has 1,749 housing units, predominantly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $171,900. The Fayette County unemployment rate was 4.4 percent in August 2026.

TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection for this project. Therefore, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The project status remains Review Complete, but the lack of a final inspection means the construction timeline and physical completion are not verified by the state agency.

Review Complete

Design review complete, construction may proceed

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Laney Retail Building is a New Construction project located at 102 E South Main in Flatonia, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $200K covering 2,160 sq ft. Mr & Mrs. Kevin Laney is the property owner and Michael Branecky Architect is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on December 19, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the estimated cost of the Laney Building project?

The estimated cost for the Laney Building new construction project in Flatonia is $200,000. This figure is derived from the TDLR filing and is below the median estimated cost for similar new construction projects in Fayette County.

Who is the owner of the Laney Building?

The owner of record for the Laney Building at 102 E South Main in Flatonia is Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Laney. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use.

Is the Laney Building open for business?

The TDLR record shows that TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the public record does not confirm that the building is complete or open for business. Construction status and business opening are separate matters.

What is the square footage of the new building?

The Laney Building is 2,160 square feet. This size is smaller than the median size of 9,495 square feet for new construction filings in Fayette County.

When was the project registered with TDLR?

The project was registered with TDLR in December 2024. Plan review was also completed in December 2024, with construction scheduled to start in January 2025.

What is Laney Retail Building?

Laney Retail Building is a new construction project at 102 E South Main in Flatonia, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Demolition of existing structure & construction of a new building.

Is Laney Retail Building open in Flatonia?

Laney Retail Building was scheduled to finish construction in Feb 2026 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 Laney Retail Building located?

Laney Retail Building is located at 102 E South Main, Flatonia, TX, 78941, in Fayette County.

Who is the owner or developer of Laney Retail Building?

Mr & Mrs. Kevin Laney is the property owner/developer of record for Laney Retail Building, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for Laney Retail Building?

Michael Branecky Architect is the design firm of record for Laney Retail Building, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does Laney Retail Building cost and how big is it?

Laney Retail Building has an estimated construction value of $200K and approximately 2,160 square feet (about $93/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

Demolition of existing structure & construction of a new building.

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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102 E South Main, Flatonia, TX, 78941

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