Project intelligenceTDLR TABS2026000772Renovation/Alteration
Funding type

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

Walmart Store 297 Addition/Renovation

23561 US-59, Porter, TX, 77365

Target date passed (Sep 2026)Review Complete

Walmart Store 297 Addition/Renovation is a renovation/alteration project at 23561 US-59, Porter, in Montgomery County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Sep 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $1.9M across about 33,323 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$1.9M
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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
33,323 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$58/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
4 months
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Project timeline

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Sep 12, 2025356 days across supplied datesSep 3, 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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    247 days after the preceding date shown.

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  4. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

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    109 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About Walmart Store 297 Addition/Renovation

A renovation of the Walmart store at 23561 US-59 in Porter is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The filing identifies the work as a Store 297 Addition/Renovation, covering 33,323 sq ft of space. The project is privately funded and located on private land in Montgomery County.

The scope of work includes moving the location of dressing rooms and the electronics desk, adding digital display boards, and repairing floor finishes. Interior walls and exterior surfaces will be cleaned, prepped, and painted. The estimated cost for these alterations is $1,945,299, which computes to $58 per square foot.

Benchmark Group serves as the design firm of record for this project. Landy Perkins is the registered accessibility specialist. Wal-Mart Real Estate BUS Trst is the owner of record. The project was registered with TDLR in September 2025, and plan review was completed in the same month.

Construction Timeline and Status

Construction was scheduled to begin in May 2026, with a completion date listed as September 2026. Although this 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 scheduled build window of 109 days is close to the county median of 92 days for similar renovation filings.

This project is one of several associated with the owner and design firm in the region. The owner has one other TDLR-registered project totaling $50,000 in Spring, which is closed. Benchmark Group has six other registered projects totaling $9,042,806, including locations in Dallas, Denison, and The Woodlands. The estimated cost of $1,945,299 is above the county median for renovation projects, placing it in the top quarter of filings in Montgomery County.

Census estimates for ZIP 77365 indicate a population of about 43,025 and a median household income of $96,093. The area is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $261,200. This project fits within the broader context of commercial development in the Porter area, alongside other registered projects in New Caney and surrounding counties.

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Design review complete, construction may proceed

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Walmart Store 297 Addition/Renovation is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 23561 US-59 in Porter, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.9M covering 33,323 sq ft. WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUS TRST is the property owner and Benchmark Group is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 12, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Walmart in Porter open?

The TDLR record shows plan review is complete but has not yet recorded a final inspection. There is no public confirmation in the construction record that the store is open or operating.

What is the estimated cost of the renovation?

The filing lists an estimated cost of $1,945,299 for the 33,323 sq ft project. This amount is above the median cost for renovation projects in Montgomery County.

Who is the design firm for this project?

Benchmark Group is the design firm of record. They have worked on six other TDLR-registered projects in the region, including stores in Dallas and Denison.

When is the construction scheduled to finish?

The filing lists September 2026 as the completion date. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the actual completion status is not confirmed in the public record.

What specific changes are being made to the store?

The scope includes moving dressing rooms and the electronics desk, adding digital display boards, and repainting interior walls and exterior surfaces. Floor finishes will also be repaired.

What is Walmart Store 297 Addition/Renovation?

Walmart Store 297 Addition/Renovation is a renovation/alteration project at 23561 US-59 in Porter, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: SALES FLOOR: MOVE LOCATION OF DRESSING ROOMS, SALES FLOOR: MOVE LOCATION OF ELECTRONICS DESK AND ADD DIGITAL DISPLAY BOARDS, REPAIR AND REPLACE FLOOR FINISHES, INTERIOR WALLS: CLEAN, PREP AND PAINT, EXTERIOR SURFACES: CLEAN, PREP AND PAI…

Is Walmart Store 297 Addition/Renovation open in Porter?

Walmart Store 297 Addition/Renovation was scheduled to finish construction in Sep 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 Walmart Store 297 Addition/Renovation located?

Walmart Store 297 Addition/Renovation is located at 23561 US-59, Porter, TX, 77365, in Montgomery County.

Who is the owner or developer of Walmart Store 297 Addition/Renovation?

WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUS TRST is the property owner/developer of record for Walmart Store 297 Addition/Renovation, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for Walmart Store 297 Addition/Renovation?

Benchmark Group is the design firm of record for Walmart Store 297 Addition/Renovation, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does Walmart Store 297 Addition/Renovation cost and how big is it?

Walmart Store 297 Addition/Renovation has an estimated construction value of $1.9M and approximately 33,323 square feet (about $58/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

SALES FLOOR: MOVE LOCATION OF DRESSING ROOMS, SALES FLOOR: MOVE LOCATION OF ELECTRONICS DESK AND ADD DIGITAL DISPLAY BOARDS, REPAIR AND REPLACE FLOOR FINISHES, INTERIOR WALLS: CLEAN, PREP AND PAINT, EXTERIOR SURFACES: CLEAN, PREP AND PAINT, BUILDING

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.

Location & views

23561 US-59, Porter, TX, 77365

30.10738, -95.23510

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