HEB Hempstead RSC: Partner Entrance

A new 300-square-foot Partner Entrance Gate and Guardhouse is under construction at 266 FM 1488 in Hempstead, Texas. This facility serves the new H-E-B campus in the area, with a specific filing name of HEB Hempstead RSC: Partner Entrance. The project is a new construction effort estimated at $355,000, equating to approximately $1,183 per square foot. It is part of a larger development that includes other infrastructure such as a Vendor Entrance Gate and a Campus Visitor Center.

H-E-B, LP is the owner of record, while Ryan A+E, Inc. serves as the design firm. The project is privately funded and located on private land in Waller County. TDLR completed the plan review in March 2025. Construction was scheduled to begin in June 2025, with a planned completion date of May 2026. Although this date has passed, the TDLR record has not yet recorded a final inspection, meaning the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.

Project Context and Location

The site is situated in ZIP code 77445, which has a population of about 14,943 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this area is $63,650. Nearby businesses include the Texas Department of Public Safety, Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Tobacco Barn, Faith United Church, and Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy.

Compared to other new construction filings in Waller County, this project’s cost is below the county median for its type. The scheduled build window of 319 days is close to the county median of 273 days. The cost per square foot is above the county median of $75. H-E-B, LP has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $182,510,100, including large facilities in San Antonio and Richmond. Ryan A+E, Inc. also has six other projects totaling $271,645,000, including a central utility plant in Hempstead.

Registration and Specialist

The project was registered with TDLR in March 2025. Dominic Marinelli is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The work involves the construction of a gate and guardhouse facility, which is a standard component of large retail campuses to control vehicle access. The private funding structure indicates this is a corporate investment in infrastructure rather than a public works project. The lack of a final inspection in the record prevents confirmation of whether the building is fully completed or occupied.