Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Jr's Smokehouse Sausage Plant
1205 Stubbs Drive, El Campo, TX, 77437
Jr's Smokehouse Sausage Plant is a new construction project at 1205 Stubbs Drive, El Campo, in Wharton County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Dec 2026. The project has an estimated value of $12.0M across about 54,175 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $12.0M
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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
- 54,175 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
- $222/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 8mo
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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61 days after the preceding date shown.
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The filing records completion of the accessibility review.
506 days after the preceding date shown.
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89 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Jr's Smokehouse Sausage Plant
Jr's Smokehouse Sausage Plant is a new food processing facility under construction at 1205 Stubbs Drive in El Campo. The single-level structure will cover 54,175 square feet, a footprint significantly larger than the median new construction project in Wharton County. The owner of record, Jr.'s Texas Best LLC, filed this project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in February 2025.
Construction began in April 2025, and the project is scheduled to finish in December 2026. This timeline spans 595 days, which is longer than the median build window of 243 days for similar new construction filings in the county. The estimated cost of the project is $12,000,000, placing it in the top quarter of costs for new construction in Wharton County.
Project Specifications
The Jr's Smokehouse Sausage Plant is designed for food processing, as specified in the scope of work. Nelson Design serves as the design firm of record for the project. The estimated cost per square foot is $222, which is above the county median of $173 per square foot for new construction. The site is located in Wharton County, a region with a population of approximately 18,886 and a median household income of $72,490 according to U.S. Census estimates for ZIP code 77437.
The project is privately funded and situated on private land for private use. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Tim Mullins. TDLR completed plan review in September 2026, marking the regulatory approval phase as finished. The site coordinates place the building inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, specifically zone AE, which may influence certain construction or insurance requirements.
Other recent registered projects in the El Campo area include a Walmart renovation, a new HTeaO location, and a new GreenPoint Ag facility. This new smokehouse plant represents a significant industrial addition to the local business landscape, with a build scale and cost that exceed the typical new construction projects in the county.
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Design review complete, construction may proceed
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Jr's Smokehouse Sausage Plant is a New Construction project located at 1205 Stubbs Drive, El Campo, TX 77437 in El Campo, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $12.0M covering 54,175 sq ft. Jr.'s Texas Best LLC is the property owner and Nelson Design is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on February 13, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Jr's Smokehouse plant open for business?
No, the construction is still underway. The project is scheduled to finish in December 2026, so the facility is not yet operational.
Where is the new smokehouse plant located?
The plant is located at 1205 Stubbs Drive in El Campo, Texas, within Wharton County.
How large is the new food processing facility?
The building is 54,175 square feet and is designed as a single-level structure for food processing.
Who is developing the Jr's Smokehouse plant?
The owner of record is Jr.'s Texas Best LLC, with Nelson Design serving as the design firm.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost is $12,000,000, which is above the median cost for new construction in Wharton County.
What is Jr's Smokehouse Sausage Plant?
Jr's Smokehouse Sausage Plant is a new construction project at 1205 Stubbs Drive in El Campo, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: One level building for food processing totaling 54,175 Sq Ft
Is Jr's Smokehouse Sausage Plant open in El Campo?
Jr's Smokehouse Sausage Plant is still under construction in El Campo, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Jr's Smokehouse Sausage Plant located?
Jr's Smokehouse Sausage Plant is located at 1205 Stubbs Drive, El Campo, TX, 77437, in Wharton County.
Who is the owner or developer of Jr's Smokehouse Sausage Plant?
Jr.'s Texas Best LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Jr's Smokehouse Sausage Plant, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Jr's Smokehouse Sausage Plant?
Nelson Design is the design firm of record for Jr's Smokehouse Sausage Plant, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Jr's Smokehouse Sausage Plant cost and how big is it?
Jr's Smokehouse Sausage Plant has an estimated construction value of $12.0M and approximately 54,175 square feet (about $222/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
One level building for food processing totaling 54,175 Sq Ft
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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1205 Stubbs Drive, El Campo, TX, 77437
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