Fuel Station Remodel in Mcallen, TX

HEB 334 at 2601 Pecan Blvd. in McAllen is a completed fuel station remodel that passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in January 2025. The project involved a renovation and alteration of the existing site, covering 4,430 sq ft of work area. The filing identifies the scope as the replacement of existing underground storage tanks, piping, dispensers, and the canopy, along with the addition of one additional dispenser.

Project Scope and Cost

The estimated cost for this privately funded project was $484,395. This figure places the renovation above the median estimated cost of $250,000 for similar renovation and alteration filings in Hidalgo County. The project achieved a cost of $109 per square foot, which is above the county median of $70 per square foot for this type of work. The scheduled build window was 56 days, shorter than the 92-day median for comparable projects in the region.

HEB, the owner of record, has registered six other projects with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, totaling $154,850,000 in estimated costs across locations in San Antonio, Houston, and Lubbock. This McAllen project is part of that broader portfolio of infrastructure upgrades and new constructions. The site is located in ZIP code 78501, an area with a population of about 59,095 and a median household income of $49,451 according to U.S. Census estimates.

Timeline and Status

The project was registered with TDLR in January 2025. Construction began in February 2025, and the filing indicated a completion date of March 2025. However, the record confirms that the building passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in January 2025, confirming that the construction phase is complete. Anthony Covacevich served as the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The project is situated on private land for private use, and no public funding was involved in the renovation or alteration of the fuel station components.