Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Flying J #727 Travel Center - FEP Remodel in Edinburg, TX
1305 East Monte Cristo Road, Edinburg, TX, 78539
Flying J #727 Travel Center - FEP Remodel is a renovation/alteration project at 1305 East Monte Cristo Road, Edinburg, in Hidalgo County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Dec 2025 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $3.0M across about 10,890 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $3.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 10,890 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $275/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 3 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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130 days after the preceding date shown.
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102 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Flying J #727 Travel Center - FEP Remodel
The Flying J #727 Travel Center in Edinburg is undergoing a $3,000,000 renovation and alteration project on 10,890 square feet of space. The work involves an interior remodel and a building addition under the existing roof overhang, along with a new exterior cooler addition. This project is registered with TDLR under the filing name Flying J #727 Travel Center - FEP Remodel.
Project Scope and Location
Located at 1305 East Monte Cristo Road in Hidalgo County, the site is privately funded on private land for private use. The owner of record is Pilot Travel Centers LLC. The estimated cost of $3,000,000 translates to $275 per square foot, a figure that is above the county median of $70 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings in Hidalgo County.
The project was registered with TDLR in April 2025, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in September 2025 with a planned completion date of December 2025. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The scheduled build window of 102 days is close to the county median of 92 days for comparable projects.
Pilot Travel Centers LLC has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $27,425,000, including locations in El Paso, Anthony, Dallas, and Amarillo. In the immediate area of the Flying J #727 Travel Center, other registered projects include the Oakview Center, Alexandra's Plaza, and Sapphire at la Sienna, all classified as new construction. Nearby businesses include Delia's Specializing in Tamales, Denny's Restaurant, and South Texas Truck & Equipment.
The surrounding ZIP code 78539 has a population of about 38,162 and a median household income of $64,864, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. Hidalgo County unemployment rate was 6.3 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier. The project status remains Review Complete with TDLR, awaiting final inspection documentation to confirm completion.
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Flying J #727 Travel Center - FEP Remodel is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 1305 East Monte Cristo Road, Edinburg, TX 78539 in Edinburg, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $3.0M covering 10,890 sq ft. Pilot Travel Centers LLC is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on April 24, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Flying J #727 Travel Center open?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection for this renovation project. The public record does not confirm the business is open or operating, as construction status and business opening are distinct matters.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost is $3,000,000. This amounts to $275 per square foot for the 10,890 square feet of renovation and alteration work.
Who is the owner of the project?
The owner of record is Pilot Travel Centers LLC. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
When was the project registered with TDLR?
The project was registered with TDLR in April 2025. Plan review was also completed in April 2025.
What is the scope of the work?
The scope includes an interior remodel, a building addition under the existing roof overhang, and a new exterior cooler addition.
What is Flying J #727 Travel Center - FEP Remodel?
Flying J #727 Travel Center - FEP Remodel is a renovation/alteration project at 1305 East Monte Cristo Road in Edinburg, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Interior remodel and building addition under existing roof overhang. New Exterior cooler addition.
Is Flying J #727 Travel Center - FEP Remodel open in Edinburg?
Flying J #727 Travel Center - FEP Remodel was scheduled to finish construction in Dec 2025 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 Flying J #727 Travel Center - FEP Remodel located?
Flying J #727 Travel Center - FEP Remodel is located at 1305 East Monte Cristo Road, Edinburg, TX, 78539, in Hidalgo County.
Who is the owner or developer of Flying J #727 Travel Center - FEP Remodel?
Pilot Travel Centers LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Flying J #727 Travel Center - FEP Remodel, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does Flying J #727 Travel Center - FEP Remodel cost and how big is it?
Flying J #727 Travel Center - FEP Remodel has an estimated construction value of $3.0M and approximately 10,890 square feet (about $275/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Interior remodel and building addition under existing roof overhang. New Exterior cooler addition.
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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1305 East Monte Cristo Road, Edinburg, TX, 78539
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