Project intelligenceTDLR TABS2026020165Renovation/Alteration
Funding type

This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

Sonic Lonestar Chevy Service Drive in Houston, TX

18900 Northwest Fwy, Houston, TX, 77065

Target date passed (Jul 2026)Review Complete

Sonic Lonestar Chevy Service Drive is a renovation/alteration project at 18900 Northwest Fwy, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Jul 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $1.4M across about 14,889 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$1.4M
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Reported floor area
14,889 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$94/sqft
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Scheduled duration
2 months
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May 6, 202663 days across supplied datesJul 8, 2026

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  1. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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  2. Project registered · TDLR filing

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    7 days after the preceding date shown.

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  3. Review complete · TDLR filing

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    40 days after the preceding date shown.

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  4. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

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    16 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About Sonic Lonestar Chevy Service Drive

The Sonic Lonestar Chevy Service Drive renovation at Lonestar Chevrolet in Houston involves a 14,889 sq ft interior alteration to the service drive and a smaller update to the retail parts area. This project, filed under the name Sonic Lonestar Chevy Service Drive, is a private renovation located at 18900 Northwest Fwy in Harris County. The estimated cost for this work is $1,400,000, which amounts to $94 per square foot.

Praxis3 LLC serves as the design firm of record for this project, while Ernest G Taylor is the registered accessibility specialist. The owner of record is LAC 18900 Northwest Freeway, Houston, Tx, LLC. The scope is primarily interior, with exterior work limited to replacing doors at the service drive and swapping a man door for a small scope of storefront. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.

Timeline and Status

According to the TDLR registration, construction was scheduled to start in May 2026 and finish in July 2026. This represents a 63-day build window, which is shorter than the 92-day median for similar renovation filings in Harris County. The estimated cost is above the county median of $250,000 for renovation/alteration projects, placing it in the top quarter of comparable filings. The $94 per square foot cost is also above the county median of $80.

TDLR completed plan review in June 2026. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The registration status is listed as Review Complete.

Praxis3 LLC has registered six other TDLR projects totaling $19,009,549, including work in Fort Worth, Dallas, and San Antonio. The ZIP code 77065 has a population of about 38,393 and a median household income of $75,496 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The Harris County unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.

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Sonic Lonestar Chevy Service Drive is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 18900 Northwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77065 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.4M covering 14,889 sq ft. LAC 18900 Northwest Freeway, Houston, Tx, LLC is the property owner and Praxis3 LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 13, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lonestar Chevrolet open?

The TDLR record does not confirm business operations. It only tracks construction status. TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the site's current state is not confirmed in the public record.

What is the project cost?

The estimated cost for the Sonic Lonestar Chevy Service Drive renovation is $1,400,000. This figure is above the Harris County median for similar renovation filings.

Who is the design firm?

Praxis3 LLC is the design firm of record for this project. They have registered six other TDLR projects in Texas, including work in Fort Worth and Dallas.

When was construction scheduled to finish?

Construction was scheduled to finish in July 2026. The filing indicates a 63-day build window, which is shorter than the county median of 92 days for similar projects.

What is the scope of work?

The scope includes 14,889 sq ft of interior renovation to the service drive and a small renovation to the retail parts area. Exterior work is limited to replacing specific doors.

What is Sonic Lonestar Chevy Service Drive?

Sonic Lonestar Chevy Service Drive is a renovation/alteration project at 18900 Northwest Fwy in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Project consists of 14,889 sf interior renovation to the service drive and small renovation to the retail parts area. Exterior work is limited to replacing exterior doors at service drive and replacement of man door with a small scope of…

Is Sonic Lonestar Chevy Service Drive open in Houston?

Sonic Lonestar Chevy Service Drive was scheduled to finish construction in Jul 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 Sonic Lonestar Chevy Service Drive located?

Sonic Lonestar Chevy Service Drive is located at 18900 Northwest Fwy, Houston, TX, 77065, in Harris County.

Who is the owner or developer of Sonic Lonestar Chevy Service Drive?

LAC 18900 Northwest Freeway, Houston, Tx, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Sonic Lonestar Chevy Service Drive, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for Sonic Lonestar Chevy Service Drive?

Praxis3 LLC is the design firm of record for Sonic Lonestar Chevy Service Drive, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does Sonic Lonestar Chevy Service Drive cost and how big is it?

Sonic Lonestar Chevy Service Drive has an estimated construction value of $1.4M and approximately 14,889 square feet (about $94/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

Project consists of 14,889 sf interior renovation to the service drive and small renovation to the retail parts area. Exterior work is limited to replacing exterior doors at service drive and replacement of man door with a small scope of storefront.

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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18900 Northwest Fwy, Houston, TX, 77065

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