6036.1007 Palestine, TX (Warehouse PH5 Remodel)

Walmart is renovating its distribution center at 8660 S US Hwy 79 in Palestine, Texas. The project, filed as 6036.1007 Palestine, TX (Warehouse PH5 Remodel), involves a selective renovation of 97,133 sq ft within the existing 1,129,560 sq ft facility. This work is scheduled to finish in July 2027, following a construction start date of June 2026.

The scope of work includes selective demolition, installation of new material handling equipment, relocation of electrical equipment, and updates to fire suppression and compressed air systems. The estimated cost for this renovation is $7,000,000. North Arkansas Wholesale Co Inc Walmart Stores East is listed as the owner of record, while BRR Architecture, Inc. serves as the design firm.

Project Status and Timeline

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation completed plan review for this project in May 2026. The registration indicates a build window of 395 days from start to finish. This timeline is longer than the median scheduled build window of 151 days for similar renovation projects in Anderson County. The estimated cost per square foot is $72, which is close to the county median of $77 for comparable work.

BRR Architecture, Inc. has registered six other projects with TDLR, totaling $46,625,000. These include distribution centers in Plainview, New Braunfels, and Sealy, as well as a location in Dallas. The Palestine project is one of several recent renovations filed by the firm in the region. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.

Landy Perkins is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The work is classified as a Renovation/Alteration. The facility is located in Anderson County, serving the broader regional logistics network. The renovation aims to upgrade operational capabilities without expanding the total footprint of the existing warehouse.