Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Layne's Chicken Fingers (Lufkin)
S. First Street & E. Erwin Street, Lufkin, TX, 75901
Layne's Chicken Fingers (Lufkin) is a new construction project at S. First Street & E. Erwin Street, Lufkin, in Angelina County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Nov 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $500K across about 2,727 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $500K
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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
- 2,727 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $183/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 8 months
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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.
18 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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View source recordScheduled completion · Scheduled date
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245 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About Layne's Chicken Fingers (Lufkin)
Layne's Chicken Fingers (Lufkin) New Construction
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has registered a new accessibility project for Layne's Chicken Fingers (Lufkin) in Angelina County. The filing identifies the work as new construction for a 2,727 square foot restaurant located at the intersection of S. First Street and E. Erwin Street. The site sits within ZIP code 75901, an area with a median household income of $59,083 according to U.S. Census estimates.
TDLR completed the plan review in March 2026, and construction is scheduled to finish in November 2026. The project scope includes a 2,727 square foot new restaurant ground up with site work. The estimated cost for this development is $500,000, which results in a cost per square foot of $183. This pricing is above the county median of $125 per square foot for similar new construction filings.
Project Timeline and Financials
Construction is set to begin in March 2026, following the completion of the plan review. The scheduled build window of 245 days is longer than the county median of 184 days for new construction projects in Angelina County. The estimated total cost of $500,000 is below the county median of $617,000 for this category of work.
Tinkle Jimmy L EST is the owner and developer of record for this privately funded project on private land. SC Architecture serves as the design firm of record, with Robert T Pierce registered as the accessibility specialist. SC Architecture has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $8,843,211, including a new bank facility in Tyler and a gas convenience store in Diboll.
The site is located inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (zone AE). Nearby businesses include Subway, Papa Johns Pizza, and several automotive service providers such as Kwik Kar Lube & Tune and Hill's Auto Ranch. The project is registered with TDLR and the current status is listed as review complete.
Review Complete
Design review complete, construction may proceed
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Layne's Chicken Fingers (Lufkin) is a New Construction project located at S. First Street & E. Erwin Street, Lufkin, TX 75901 in Lufkin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $500K covering 2,727 sq ft. Tinkle Jimmy L EST is the property owner and SC Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on February 11, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exact address of the Layne's Chicken Fingers project?
The project is located at S. First Street and E. Erwin Street, Lufkin, TX 75901.
When does construction start and finish?
Construction starts in March 2026 and is scheduled to finish in November 2026.
Who is the design firm for this project?
SC Architecture is the design firm of record for the Layne's Chicken Fingers new construction project.
Is the restaurant currently open for business?
The TDLR record covers construction only and does not record whether the business has started serving customers.
What is the estimated cost per square foot?
The estimated cost is $183 per square foot, calculated from the $500,000 total cost and 2,727 square foot size.
What is Layne's Chicken Fingers (Lufkin)?
Layne's Chicken Fingers (Lufkin) is a new construction project at S. First Street & E. Erwin Street in Lufkin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: 2,727 Sq/Ft New Restaurant ground up with site work
Is Layne's Chicken Fingers (Lufkin) open in Lufkin?
Layne's Chicken Fingers (Lufkin) was scheduled to finish construction in Nov 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 Layne's Chicken Fingers (Lufkin) located?
Layne's Chicken Fingers (Lufkin) is located at S. First Street & E. Erwin Street, Lufkin, TX, 75901, in Angelina County.
Who is the owner or developer of Layne's Chicken Fingers (Lufkin)?
Tinkle Jimmy L EST is the property owner/developer of record for Layne's Chicken Fingers (Lufkin), per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Layne's Chicken Fingers (Lufkin)?
SC Architecture is the design firm of record for Layne's Chicken Fingers (Lufkin), according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Layne's Chicken Fingers (Lufkin) cost and how big is it?
Layne's Chicken Fingers (Lufkin) has an estimated construction value of $500K and approximately 2,727 square feet (about $183/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
2,727 Sq/Ft New Restaurant ground up with site 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.
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S. First Street & E. Erwin Street, Lufkin, TX, 75901
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