Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Chili's
29177 Katy Freeway, Katy, TX, 77494
Chili's is a new construction project at 29177 Katy Freeway, Katy, in Waller County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Feb 2027. The project has an estimated value of $900K across about 5,760 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $900K
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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
- 5,760 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $156/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 8 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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32 days after the preceding date shown.
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62 days after the preceding date shown.
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181 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Chili's
A new Chili's restaurant is under construction at 29177 Katy Freeway in Katy, Texas. The project involves the new ground-up construction of a 5,760 sq ft facility, with an estimated cost of $900,000. This development is located in Waller County and is privately funded on private land for private use.
Construction Timeline and Status
Construction on the site is scheduled to finish in February 2027. Work began in June 2026, following the completion of the TDLR plan review process in August 2026. The total scheduled build window is 243 days, a duration that is close to the county median of 273 days for similar new construction filings.
The owner of record is Pendersen Road Town Center -139 LLC. The design firm responsible for the project is Fusion-AE, which has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $2,970,000 across various Texas locations. Clinton P Ryan is the registered accessibility specialist associated with this filing.
In terms of cost efficiency, the project’s estimated cost is below the county median of $1,200,000 for new construction in Waller County. However, the cost per square foot stands at $156, which is above the county median of $75 per square foot. The median size for comparable projects in the area is 13,578 sq ft, making this new 5,760 sq ft facility smaller than the typical median build.
Regional Context
The project is situated in ZIP code 77494, an area with a population of about 130,920 residents according to U.S. Census ACS 2022 five-year estimates. The median household income in this region is $144,444, and the median owner-occupied home value is $420,100. Housing in the area is predominantly owner-occupied, with approximately 42,520 housing units recorded.
Waller County's labor market shows an unemployment rate of 6.1 percent a figure that is higher than a year earlier. The new construction project fits within the broader pattern of commercial development in the Katy area, where multiple restaurant and retail projects are registered with the TDLR. The specific filing for this Chili's location was registered in May 2026, marking the start of its official tracking in the state's accessibility project database.
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Chili's is a New Construction project located at 29177 Katy Freeway, Katy, TX 77494 in Katy, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $900K covering 5,760 sq ft. Pendersen Road Town Center -139 LLC is the property owner and Fusion-AE is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 4, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Chili's at 29177 Katy Freeway open?
The TDLR record indicates construction is scheduled to finish in February 2027. The filing does not confirm an opening date or current operational status, only that the building phase is underway.
Who is the owner of this new Chili's project?
The owner of record listed in the TDLR filing is Pendersen Road Town Center -139 LLC. The project is privately funded and located on private land in Waller County.
What is the estimated cost and size of the building?
The new ground-up construction is estimated to cost $900,000 for a total of 5,760 sq ft. This results in a cost per square foot of $156, which is above the county median.
When did construction start and when will it be done?
Construction started in June 2026. The project is scheduled to finish in February 2027, following the completion of plan review in August 2026.
Which firm designed this project?
Fusion-AE is the design firm of record for this project. They have six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $2,970,000 in other Texas locations.
What is Chili's?
Chili's is a new construction project at 29177 Katy Freeway in Katy, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: new ground up construction
Is Chili's open in Katy?
Chili's is still under construction in Katy, TX, with an estimated completion of Feb 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Chili's located?
Chili's is located at 29177 Katy Freeway, Katy, TX, 77494, in Waller County.
Who is the owner or developer of Chili's?
Pendersen Road Town Center -139 LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Chili's, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Chili's?
Fusion-AE is the design firm of record for Chili's, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Chili's cost and how big is it?
Chili's has an estimated construction value of $900K and approximately 5,760 square feet (about $156/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
new ground up construction
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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29177 Katy Freeway, Katy, TX, 77494
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