Project intelligenceTDLR TABS2025018145New Construction
Funding type

This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

A-7003 Workshop Building

48326 State Highway 48, Port Isabel, TX, 78578

Target date passed (Apr 2026)Review Complete

A-7003 Workshop Building is a new construction project at 48326 State Highway 48, Port Isabel, in Cameron County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Apr 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $7.3M across about 34,112 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$7.3M
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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
34,112 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$214/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
9 months
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Project timeline

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May 5, 2025354 days across supplied datesApr 24, 2026

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  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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  2. Review complete · TDLR filing

    The filing records completion of the accessibility review.

    Same day as the preceding date shown.

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  3. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    71 days after the preceding date shown.

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  4. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

    A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.

    283 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About A-7003 Workshop Building

The Rio Grande LNG facility in Port Isabel is constructing a 34,112 sq ft workshop building on private land along State Highway 48. Filed as the A-7003 Workshop Building, this new concrete tiltwall structure with a steel frame is a major component of the larger infrastructure development in Cameron County. The project is privately funded and owned by Rio Grande LNG, LLC, with an estimated construction cost of $7,300,000.

Project Scope and Design

Burrow Global serves as the design firm of record for this buildout. The scope includes a substantial new concrete tiltwall building designed to support the operational needs of the Rio Grande LNG facility. At $214 per square foot, the estimated cost is above the county median for similar new construction filings. The scheduled build window of 283 days is close to the Cameron County median of 249 days for projects of this type.

Rio Grande LNG, LLC has six other TDLR-registered projects in Port Isabel, totaling $6,000,000, all of which have completed plan review. Burrow Global has also designed six other projects for this owner, reinforcing a consistent pattern of development in the area. The site is located in ZIP code 78578, where the U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates report a population of about 10,231 and a median household income of $52,041.

Status and Regulatory Record

TDLR completed plan review in May 2025, and the construction start was scheduled for July 2025 with a completion date of April 2026. Although that scheduled date has passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The project is registered with TDLR under the TABS program, with Jeffrey A Gutknecht listed as the registered accessibility specialist.

The site coordinates place the project inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (zone AE). This designation is relevant for understanding the environmental context of the construction. The Cameron County unemployment rate was 7 percent in July 2026, according to FRED data. The Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce describes Rio Grande LNG as the largest privately funded infrastructure project in the state, situated on a 984-acre site on the banks of an uncongested deepwater channel.

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A-7003 Workshop Building is a New Construction project located at 48326 State Highway 48, Port Isabel, TX 78578 in Port Isabel, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $7.3M covering 34,112 sq ft. Rio Grande LNG, LLC is the property owner and Burrow Global is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 5, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Rio Grande LNG workshop building open?

TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the building's operational status is not confirmed in the public record. The scheduled completion date of April 2026 has passed, but no final inspection has been filed.

Who is the owner of the Rio Grande LNG project?

Rio Grande LNG, LLC is the owner and developer of record for this project. The company is also associated with six other TDLR-registered projects in Port Isabel.

What is the estimated cost of the workshop building?

The estimated cost for the 34,112 sq ft workshop building is $7,300,000. This figure is above the Cameron County median for new construction filings of similar size.

Where is the Rio Grande LNG facility located?

The facility is located at 48326 State Highway 48 in Port Isabel, TX 78578, within Cameron County. The site is situated on private land along a deepwater channel.

Who designed the workshop building?

Burrow Global is the design firm of record for the project. They are also responsible for designing six other TDLR-registered projects for Rio Grande LNG, LLC.

What is A-7003 Workshop Building?

A-7003 Workshop Building is a new construction project at 48326 State Highway 48 in Port Isabel, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New concrete tiltwall bldg with steel frame, 34,112 S.F. Workshop Bldg for the Rio Grande LNG facility

Is A-7003 Workshop Building open in Port Isabel?

A-7003 Workshop Building was scheduled to finish construction in Apr 2026 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 A-7003 Workshop Building located?

A-7003 Workshop Building is located at 48326 State Highway 48, Port Isabel, TX, 78578, in Cameron County.

Who is the owner or developer of A-7003 Workshop Building?

Rio Grande LNG, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for A-7003 Workshop Building, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for A-7003 Workshop Building?

Burrow Global is the design firm of record for A-7003 Workshop Building, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does A-7003 Workshop Building cost and how big is it?

A-7003 Workshop Building has an estimated construction value of $7.3M and approximately 34,112 square feet (about $214/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

New concrete tiltwall bldg with steel frame, 34,112 S.F. Workshop Bldg for the Rio Grande LNG facility

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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48326 State Highway 48, Port Isabel, TX, 78578

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