Groves
Groves is a new construction project at 2600 Mineral Springs Rd, Lockhart, in Caldwell County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Apr 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $23.0M across about 7,600 sq ft.
📰About Groves
Proto Town is a 7,600-square-foot industrial facility under new construction at 2600 Mineral Springs Rd in Lockhart, Texas. The project, filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under the name Groves, is owned by Mineral Springs Frontier LLC. It is a single-story structure designed with concrete tilt walls and steel framing, intended for industrial use alongside office space, a classroom, and a mechanical room.
The estimated cost for this build is $23,000,000, which calculates to $3,026 per square foot. This figure is significantly above the median cost per square foot for new construction filings in Caldwell County. The scheduled build window was 182 days, which is shorter than the county median of 248 days for similar projects. Construction was scheduled to begin in October 2025, with a completion date listed in the filing as April 2026.
Design and Regulatory Status
Hillside Architecture, PLLC serves as the design firm of record for the project. Attila Huszka is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use. TDLR completed the plan review in March 2026. Although the scheduled completion date of April 2026 has passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, meaning the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
Third-party descriptions of the site provide additional context about the surrounding area. An Instagram post described the site as a 1,200-acre campus in Lockhart, known as Proto-Town. These external references situate the specific 7,600-square-foot facility within a larger campus environment in Caldwell County.
The local area profile for ZIP code 78644 indicates a population of about 20,599 and a median household income of $72,155, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The housing stock in this area is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $242,900. The Caldwell County unemployment rate was 4.5 percent in June 2026, a figure higher than a year earlier, according to FRED data.
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Groves is a New Construction project located at 2600 Mineral Springs Rd, Lockhart, TX 78644 in Lockhart, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $23.0M covering 7,600 sq ft. Mineral Springs Frontier LLC is the property owner and Hillside Architecture, PLLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on March 10, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Proto Town open for business?
The TDLR record shows the project has not yet recorded a final inspection. While third-party sources describe the campus as active, the specific 7,600-square-foot facility's operational status is not confirmed in the construction record.
Who is building the Proto Town facility in Lockhart?
Mineral Springs Frontier LLC is the owner of record. Hillside Architecture, PLLC is the design firm. Attila Huszka is the registered accessibility specialist listed in the TDLR filing for this new construction project.
How large is the new industrial facility at 2600 Mineral Springs Rd?
The facility is 7,600 square feet. It is a single-story building constructed with concrete tilt walls and steel framing, including office space, a classroom, and a mechanical room.
What is the estimated cost of the Proto Town project?
The estimated cost is $23,000,000. This equates to $3,026 per square foot, which is above the median cost per square foot for new construction in Caldwell County.
When was the construction scheduled to be completed?
The filing listed a completion date of April 2026. Construction was scheduled to start in October 2025. TDLR completed plan review in March 2026, but no final inspection has been recorded.
What is Groves?
Groves is a new construction project at 2600 Mineral Springs Rd in Lockhart, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Design and Construction of a single-story, 7,600 s.f. industrial facility constructed with concrete tilt walls and steel framing. Industrial use with office space, classroom, industrial facility and mechanical room.
Is Groves open in Lockhart?
Groves was scheduled to finish construction in Apr 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 Groves located?
Groves is located at 2600 Mineral Springs Rd, Lockhart, TX, 78644, in Caldwell County.
Who is the owner or developer of Groves?
Mineral Springs Frontier LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Groves, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Groves?
Hillside Architecture, PLLC is the design firm of record for Groves, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Groves cost and how big is it?
Groves has an estimated construction value of $23.0M and approximately 7,600 square feet (about $3.03K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Design and Construction of a single-story, 7,600 s.f. industrial facility constructed with concrete tilt walls and steel framing. Industrial use with office space, classroom, industrial facility and mechanical room.
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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Project Timeline
Filed
Mar 10, 2026
Review Complete
Mar 30, 2026
Inspection Complete
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20d
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