Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Lama Waco Convenience Store
1200 Speight avenue, Waco, TX, 76706
Lama Waco Convenience Store is a new construction project at 1200 Speight avenue, Waco, in McLennan 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 $2.2M across about 2,801 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $2.2M
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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
- 2,801 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
- $785/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 timeline
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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
View source recordScheduled construction start · Scheduled date
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27 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.
91 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About Lama Waco Convenience Store
A new convenience store is under construction at 1200 Speight Avenue in Waco’s Downtown area. The project, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), involves the new construction of a 2,801 sq ft facility. The estimated cost for this build is $2,200,000, resulting in a computed cost of $785 per square foot.
Pasang Lama is listed as the owner and developer of record. Edwin Lim Alfaro serves as the registered accessibility specialist for the project. The registration was filed in August 2025, with plan review completed in the same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in September 2025, with a planned completion date of December 2025. The TDLR status is marked as Review Complete.
The project is privately funded, on private land, and for private use. According to the filing, the scheduled build window was 91 days. This is shorter than the county median scheduled build window of 245 days for similar new construction filings.
Project Context and Status
Compared to 906 TDLR-registered new construction filings in McLennan County, this project’s estimated cost is above the county median of $977,500. The size of 2,801 sq ft is below the county median of 7,524 sq ft. The cost per square foot is above the county median of $145 per square foot. These figures are derived from TDLR filings and provide context for the scale of this specific development.
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The completion date listed on the filing has passed, but the official record does not confirm that construction is finished or that the store is open. Third-party documents, such as a PDF on Scribd, outline the construction plans for the Lama Waco Convenience Store at this address, but these do not confirm operational status.
The area is characterized by a mix of commercial and residential uses. Nearby businesses include Schlotzsky's Deli, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area. According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 76706, the population is about 40,668, with a median household income of $42,277. Housing in this area is mostly renter-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $180,600.
Review Complete
Design review complete, construction may proceed
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Lama Waco Convenience Store is a New Construction project located at 1200 Speight avenue in Waco, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $2.2M covering 2,801 sq ft. Pasang Lama is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on August 19, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Lama Waco Convenience Store located?
The store is located at 1200 Speight Avenue in Waco, Texas, within the Downtown area of McLennan County.
Who owns the new convenience store project?
Pasang Lama is the owner and developer of record. Edwin Lim Alfaro is the registered accessibility specialist.
What is the estimated cost and size of the store?
The estimated cost is $2,200,000 for a 2,801 sq ft facility, which computes to $785 per square foot.
Is the store open for business?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed. The record does not state that the business is open.
When was the project registered with TDLR?
The project was registered with TDLR in August 2025, and plan review was completed in the same month.
What is Lama Waco Convenience Store?
Lama Waco Convenience Store is a new construction project at 1200 Speight avenue in Waco, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New convenience store
Is Lama Waco Convenience Store open in Waco?
Lama Waco Convenience Store 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 Lama Waco Convenience Store located?
Lama Waco Convenience Store is located at 1200 Speight avenue, Waco, TX, 76706, in McLennan County.
Who is the owner or developer of Lama Waco Convenience Store?
Pasang Lama is the property owner/developer of record for Lama Waco Convenience Store, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does Lama Waco Convenience Store cost and how big is it?
Lama Waco Convenience Store has an estimated construction value of $2.2M and approximately 2,801 square feet (about $785/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New convenience store
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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1200 Speight avenue, Waco, TX, 76706
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