Project intelligenceTDLR TABS2026002491New Construction
Funding type

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

McDonald's Plainview (42-3762)

1065 W. 5th Street, Plainview, TX, 79072

Target date passed (Sep 2026)Review Complete

McDonald's Plainview (42-3762) is a new construction project at 1065 W. 5th Street, Plainview, in Hale 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 $750K across about 4,146 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$750K
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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
4,146 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
$181/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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The interval between the filed start and completion dates. These dates describe the proposed schedule and do not measure actual construction progress.

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Project timeline

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Oct 3, 2025343 days across supplied datesSep 11, 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

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

    213 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.

    130 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About McDonald's Plainview (42-3762)

A new McDonald's restaurant is under construction at 1065 W. 5th Street in Plainview, Texas. The project, filed with TDLR as McDonald's Plainview (42-3762), involves the new construction of a 4,146 sq ft facility with an estimated cost of $750,000. This build represents a standard single-site development for the chain in the area.

McDonald's USA is the owner of record for this project. The design firm of record is Castles Design Group, a firm that has registered multiple other commercial projects in Texas, including other McDonald's locations in Rosharon, New Braunfels, and McAllen. The registered accessibility specialist for this specific filing is Kathy Ann Riley.

Scope and Construction Details

The scope of work includes the new restaurant structure and a new dual-lane drive-thru layout located behind the building. Site work is also part of the filing. The project is privately funded and situated on private land for private use. The estimated cost of $750,000 translates to approximately $181 per square foot.

TDLR completed the plan review for this project in October 2025. The construction start date listed in the filing is May 2026. The project is scheduled to finish in September 2026. This creates a scheduled build window of 130 days, which is shorter than the county median of 333 days for similar new construction filings in Hale County.

Local Context and Comparison

The site is located in Plainview, a city in Hale County with a population of about 25,596 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates for ZIP code 79072. The median household income in this area is $50,766. The project's estimated cost is below the county median of $1,200,000 for new construction filings in Hale County. The cost per square foot of $181 is also below the county median of $229.

The site coordinates place the property inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, specifically zone AE. This designation is part of the standard environmental and regulatory data associated with the location. Local coverage from myplainview.com noted that the permit indicates a McDonald's Restaurant to be built at this address. The project is one of at least six other TDLR-registered McDonald's projects in Texas, each with a similar estimated cost of $750,000.

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Design review complete, construction may proceed

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McDonald's Plainview (42-3762) is a New Construction project located at 1065 W. 5th Street in Plainview, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $750K covering 4,146 sq ft. McDonald's USA is the property owner and Castles Design Group is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on October 3, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the McDonald's in Plainview open?

The TDLR record shows construction is scheduled to finish in September 2026. The filing does not confirm an opening date or operational status. Local news reported the permit filing, but the construction timeline indicates the building is not yet complete.

Who is building the new McDonald's in Plainview?

McDonald's USA is the owner of record. Castles Design Group is the design firm of record. Kathy Ann Riley is the registered accessibility specialist listed on the TDLR filing for this specific project.

How big is the new McDonald's restaurant?

The filing lists the size as 4,146 square feet. The estimated cost is $750,000, which calculates to $181 per square foot. The scope includes the main building and a dual-lane drive-thru.

When is the construction scheduled to finish?

The TDLR filing states the completion date is September 2026. Construction is scheduled to start in May 2026. Plan review was completed in October 2025.

Where exactly is the new McDonald's located?

The address is 1065 W. 5th Street in Plainview, Texas. The site is in Hale County. The location is identified as being within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area zone AE.

What is McDonald's Plainview (42-3762)?

McDonald's Plainview (42-3762) is a new construction project at 1065 W. 5th Street in Plainview, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New McDonald's restaurant with new Dual lane Drive-thru layout located behind the restaurant and new Site Work as part of the Scope of Work.

Is McDonald's Plainview (42-3762) open in Plainview?

McDonald's Plainview (42-3762) 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 McDonald's Plainview (42-3762) located?

McDonald's Plainview (42-3762) is located at 1065 W. 5th Street, Plainview, TX, 79072, in Hale County.

Who is the owner or developer of McDonald's Plainview (42-3762)?

McDonald's USA is the property owner/developer of record for McDonald's Plainview (42-3762), per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for McDonald's Plainview (42-3762)?

Castles Design Group is the design firm of record for McDonald's Plainview (42-3762), according to its TDLR filing.

How much does McDonald's Plainview (42-3762) cost and how big is it?

McDonald's Plainview (42-3762) has an estimated construction value of $750K and approximately 4,146 square feet (about $181/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

New McDonald's restaurant with new Dual lane Drive-thru layout located behind the restaurant and new Site Work as part of the Scope of Work.

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

1065 W. 5th Street, Plainview, TX, 79072

34.18421, -101.71505

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