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. Under construction, estimated completion Nov 2026. The project has an estimated value of $500K across about 2,727 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $500K
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- 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.
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18 days after the preceding date shown.
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Same day as 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.
245 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Layne's Chicken Fingers (Lufkin)
Layne's Chicken Fingers (Lufkin) is a new 2,727 sq ft restaurant under construction at S. First Street & E. Erwin Street in Lufkin, Texas. The project is a ground-up build including site work, with an estimated cost of $500,000. TDLR completed plan review in March 2026 and construction is scheduled to finish in November 2026, with work starting March 2026.
The owner of record is Tinkle Jimmy L EST. SC Architecture serves as the design firm, and Robert T Pierce is the registered accessibility specialist. The project is privately funded and located on private land in Angelina County. The site coordinates fall within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (zone AE).
In Angelina County, the median estimated cost for similar new construction filings is $617,000, while the median size is 6,106 sq ft. This project’s cost is below the county median for its type. Its scheduled build window of 245 days is longer than the county median of 184 days. The cost per square foot for this project is $183, which is above the county median of $125.
SC Architecture has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $10,873,211. These include a metal commercial building in Tyler, a non-profit organization facility in Lewisville, and a Layne's Chicken Restaurant in Graham. Other recent registrations in the Lufkin area include Donut Express, Southland Federal Credit Union Business Office, and HTeaO #386.
U.S. Census American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 75901 indicate a population of about 28,602. The median household income is $59,083, and the median owner-occupied home value is $163,600. Housing in the area is mostly owner-occupied. Angelina County unemployment rate was 5.3 percent in June 2026, higher than a year earlier.
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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
Where is the new Layne's Chicken Fingers located?
The project is located at S. First Street & E. Erwin Street in Lufkin, Texas 75901, within Angelina County.
When is construction scheduled to finish?
Construction is scheduled to finish in November 2026, with work starting in March 2026.
Who is the design firm for this project?
SC Architecture is the design firm of record for the Layne's Chicken Fingers project.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost for the new 2,727 sq ft restaurant is $500,000.
Is the business open for service?
The TDLR record indicates construction is ongoing. There is no information confirming the business is open.
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) is still under construction in Lufkin, TX, with an estimated completion of Nov 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
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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