Project intelligenceTDLR TABS2026022968Renovation/Alteration
Funding type

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

UPS store in Harlingen, TX

509 S EXPY 83, SUITE E-1, Harlingen, TX, 78550

Target date passed (Oct 2026)Review Complete

UPS store is a renovation/alteration project at 509 S EXPY 83, SUITE E-1, Harlingen, in Cameron County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Oct 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $75K across about 1,422 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$75K
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Reported floor area
1,422 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$53/sqft
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Scheduled duration
2 months
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Jun 16, 2026123 days across supplied datesOct 17, 2026

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  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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  2. Review complete · TDLR filing

    The filing records completion of the accessibility review.

    11 days after the preceding date shown.

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  3. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    52 days after the preceding date shown.

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  4. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

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    60 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About UPS store

A 1,422-square-foot UPS store renovation is underway at 509 S EXPY 83, Suite E-1, in Harlingen, Texas. The project is registered with TDLR and is scheduled to finish in October 2026, with construction work starting in August 2026. This renovation is being carried out by H E Butt Grocery CO, which owns the site in Cameron County.

Project Scope and Cost

The filing describes the work as "UPS store TI," indicating a tenant improvement project for a retail space. The estimated cost for this renovation is $75,000, which translates to $53 per square foot. This figure is below the median cost per square foot of $75 for similar renovation and alteration projects in Cameron County. The total estimated cost is also below the county median of $250,000 for this type of work.

WD partners is the design firm of record for this project. The company has registered several other UPS store renovations across Texas, including locations in San Antonio, Hickory Creek, Waco, Houston, and Irving. H E Butt Grocery CO has six other TDLR-registered projects in the state, with a combined value of $16,600,000, including locations in Harlingen, Pleasanton, San Antonio, Marble Falls, and Fort Worth.

Timeline and Status

TDLR completed the plan review for this project in June 2026. The current status is "Review Complete." The scheduled build window is 60 days, which is shorter than the county median of 121 days for similar renovations.

The renovation is privately funded on private land for private use. The project is part of a broader trend of retail renovations in the Harlingen area, where the median household income is approximately $51,524 according to U.S. Census estimates for ZIP code 78550. The local labor market in Cameron County had an unemployment rate of 7 percent in July 2026.

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UPS store is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 509 S EXPY 83, SUITE E-1, Harlingen, TX 78550 in Harlingen, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $75K covering 1,422 sq ft. H E BUTT GROCERY CO is the property owner and WD partners is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on June 16, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the UPS store in Harlingen open?

The TDLR record indicates construction is scheduled to finish in October 2026. It does not confirm that the business is open or operating.

Who owns the UPS store at 509 S EXPY 83?

The owner of record for this project is H E Butt Grocery CO, based on the TDLR registration details.

What is the estimated cost of the Harlingen UPS store renovation?

The estimated cost is $75,000, which is below the median cost for similar renovation projects in Cameron County.

When does construction start and end?

Construction is scheduled to start in August 2026 and finish in October 2026, according to the TDLR filing.

Who is the design firm for this project?

WD partners is the design firm of record for this UPS store renovation in Harlingen.

What is UPS store?

UPS store is a renovation/alteration project at 509 S EXPY 83, SUITE E-1 in Harlingen, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: UPS store TI

Is UPS store open in Harlingen?

UPS store was scheduled to finish construction in Oct 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 UPS store located?

UPS store is located at 509 S EXPY 83, SUITE E-1, Harlingen, TX, 78550, in Cameron County.

Who is the owner or developer of UPS store?

H E BUTT GROCERY CO is the property owner/developer of record for UPS store, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for UPS store?

WD partners is the design firm of record for UPS store, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does UPS store cost and how big is it?

UPS store has an estimated construction value of $75K and approximately 1,422 square feet (about $53/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

UPS store TI

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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509 S EXPY 83, SUITE E-1, Harlingen, TX, 78550

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