Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Loves 229 Remodel in Claude, TX
9701 I 40, Claude, TX, 79068
Loves 229 Remodel is a renovation/alteration project at 9701 I 40, Claude, in Carson County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Jan 2026). The project has an estimated value of $3.0M across about 4,085 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $3.0M
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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
- 4,085 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $734/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
- 3 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordReview complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility review.
Same day as the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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70 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.
102 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordInspection complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.
176 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About Loves 229 Remodel
The full interior remodel of the Loves Travel Stop & Country Store at 9701 I 40 in Claude, Texas, is complete. The project, filed as Loves 229 Remodel, involved a renovation and alteration of the existing 4,085 sq ft building, including an 83 sq ft addition. The work was privately funded on private land for private use.
Loves Travel Stop & Country Store, Inc. owned the property and commissioned the project. Harrison French & Associates served as the design firm of record. Landy Perkins was the registered accessibility specialist for the filing. The estimated cost for the renovation and addition was $3,000,000.
The project registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in January 2025. Plan review was completed in the same month. Construction began in April 2025. The scheduled build window was 102 days, which is shorter than the 173-day median for similar renovation and alteration filings in Carson County.
The construction cost of $734 per square foot is above the county median of $106 per square foot for this project type. The total estimated cost is also above the county median of $450,000. The building passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in January 2026, confirming that the construction phase is finished.
Owner and Design History
Loves Travel Stop & Country Store, Inc. has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $17,000,000. These include locations in Baird, Baytown, El Paso, Houston, and Amarillo. Harrison French & Associates has designed six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $17,000,000. These projects are located in El Paso, Houston, Amarillo, San Antonio, and Encinal.
Claude and Carson County Context
Claude is located in Carson County. U.S. Census American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP code 79068 indicate a population of about 3,124. The median household income is $86,604. There are 1,430 housing units, with a median owner-occupied home value of $158,100. Housing in the area is predominantly owner-occupied. The Carson County unemployment rate was 3.4 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier.
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Loves 229 Remodel is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 9701 I 40, Claude, TX 79068 in Claude, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $3.0M covering 4,085 sq ft. Loves Travel Stop & Country Store, Inc is the property owner and Harrison French & Associates is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on January 27, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Loves 229 remodeling complete?
Yes. The project passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in January 2026. This confirms that the construction and renovation work described in the filing is finished.
Who owned the property during construction?
Loves Travel Stop & Country Store, Inc. was the owner and developer of record for the project at 9701 I 40 in Claude, Texas.
What was the estimated cost of the remodel?
The estimated cost for the full interior remodel and 83 sq ft addition was $3,000,000. This figure is above the median estimated cost for similar projects in Carson County.
Who designed the renovation?
Harrison French & Associates was the design firm of record. Landy Perkins served as the registered accessibility specialist for the TDLR filing.
Is the store open for business?
The TDLR record confirms construction is complete. It does not provide information about the store's operational status, hours, or opening date.
What is Loves 229 Remodel?
Loves 229 Remodel is a renovation/alteration project at 9701 I 40 in Claude, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Full interior remodel with 83 Sq Ft addition to existing building
Is Loves 229 Remodel open in Claude?
Construction on Loves 229 Remodel is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Jan 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is Loves 229 Remodel located?
Loves 229 Remodel is located at 9701 I 40, Claude, TX, 79068, in Carson County.
Who is the owner or developer of Loves 229 Remodel?
Loves Travel Stop & Country Store, Inc is the property owner/developer of record for Loves 229 Remodel, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Loves 229 Remodel?
Harrison French & Associates is the design firm of record for Loves 229 Remodel, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Loves 229 Remodel cost and how big is it?
Loves 229 Remodel has an estimated construction value of $3.0M and approximately 4,085 square feet (about $734/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Full interior remodel with 83 Sq Ft addition to existing 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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9701 I 40, Claude, TX, 79068
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