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CRCU Chambers Commons
8537 N Hwy 146, Baytown, TX, 77521
CRCU Chambers Commons is a renovation/alteration project at 8537 N Hwy 146, Baytown, in Chambers County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Feb 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $1.5M across about 2,230 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.5M
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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
- 2,230 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $657/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 3 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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8 days after the preceding date shown.
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101 days after the preceding date shown.
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The filing records completion of the accessibility review.
34 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About CRCU Chambers Commons
The Shops at Baytown renovation at 8537 N Hwy 146 involves an interior build-out for a credit union branch featuring a drive-thru ITM. The project, filed under the name CRCU Chambers Commons, covers 2,230 sq ft of space in Chambers County. It is a renovation and alteration project with an estimated cost of $1,465,546, equating to $657 per square foot. This cost is above the county median for similar renovation filings, placing it in the top quarter of recent projects in the area.
Construction Status and Timeline
Construction was scheduled to begin in November 2025, with a planned completion date of February 2026. The TDLR completed plan review in March 2026. 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 101 days is close to the county median of 122 days for comparable renovation projects.
John Millen is listed as the owner or developer of record. Abel Design Group served as the design firm for this project. Jeromy G Murphy is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project, indicating a level of public oversight beyond standard private developments.
Location and Market Context
The site is located in Baytown, Texas, within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (zone AE). The ZIP code 77521 has a population of about 65,920, with a median household income of $76,012. Housing in the area is mostly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $220,100 according to U.S. Census estimates. Chambers County unemployment was 5.7 percent in June 2026, higher than a year earlier.
Abel Design Group has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $7,340,360, including locations in Austin, The Woodlands, Spring, and Houston. This project is one of 33 renovation or alteration registrations in Chambers County in the last 24 months. The specific scope includes the interior build-out and drive-thru ITM installation, distinct from general retail or office renovations.
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CRCU Chambers Commons is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 8537 N Hwy 146, Baytown, TX 77521 in Baytown, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.5M covering 2,230 sq ft. John Millen is the property owner and Abel Design Group is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on November 3, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Shops at Baytown credit union open?
The TDLR record does not confirm that the business is open. TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current operational status is not verified in the public record.
What is the total cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost for the interior build-out and drive-thru ITM installation is $1,465,546. This figure is above the median cost for similar renovation projects in Chambers County.
Who is the design firm for this project?
Abel Design Group is the registered design firm of record. They have other TDLR-registered projects in Texas, including locations in Austin and Houston.
When was the plan review completed?
TDLR completed the plan review in March 2026. Construction was scheduled to finish in February 2026, but no final inspection has been recorded yet.
Is the site in a flood zone?
Yes, the site coordinates fall inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, specifically zone AE. This designation is part of the public safety data for the location.
What is CRCU Chambers Commons?
CRCU Chambers Commons is a renovation/alteration project at 8537 N Hwy 146 in Baytown, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Interior build out of credit union branch with drive thru ITM.
Is CRCU Chambers Commons open in Baytown?
CRCU Chambers Commons was scheduled to finish construction in Feb 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 CRCU Chambers Commons located?
CRCU Chambers Commons is located at 8537 N Hwy 146, Baytown, TX, 77521, in Chambers County.
Who is the owner or developer of CRCU Chambers Commons?
John Millen is the property owner/developer of record for CRCU Chambers Commons, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for CRCU Chambers Commons?
Abel Design Group is the design firm of record for CRCU Chambers Commons, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does CRCU Chambers Commons cost and how big is it?
CRCU Chambers Commons has an estimated construction value of $1.5M and approximately 2,230 square feet (about $657/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Interior build out of credit union branch with drive thru ITM.
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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8537 N Hwy 146, Baytown, TX, 77521
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