Project intelligenceTDLR TABS2026023714Renovation/Alteration
Funding type

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

Ariat

500 Baybrook Mall Suite 1058A, Friendswood, TX, 77546

Opening ~Oct 2026Review Complete

Ariat is a renovation/alteration project at 500 Baybrook Mall Suite 1058A, Friendswood, in Harrison County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Oct 2026. The project has an estimated value of $1.4M across about 10,215 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$1.4M
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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
10,215 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$137/sqft
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Scheduled duration
2 months
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Jun 24, 2026108 days across supplied datesOct 10, 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. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    38 days after the preceding date shown.

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  3. Review complete · TDLR filing

    The filing records completion of the accessibility review.

    5 days after the preceding date shown.

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  4. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

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    65 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About Ariat

A new Ariat store is being built inside Baybrook Mall in Friendswood, Texas. The project involves the interior build-out of a 10,215 sq ft mercantile space located at 500 Baybrook Mall Suite 1058A. This renovation/alteration project is privately funded and owned by Baybrook Mall, LLC. A Facebook post by ComingSoonTexas described the brand as bringing western wear to the mall.

The construction work started in August 2026. TDLR completed plan review in August 2026 and construction is scheduled to finish in October 2026. The estimated cost for this build-out is $1,400,000. This figure places the project above the county median cost for similar renovation filings in Harrison County.

Project Details and Context

Robert G. Lyon and Associates is the design firm of record for this project. Jeffery L Kelley is the registered accessibility specialist. The cost per square foot is $137, which is above the county median of $93 per square foot for comparable work.

Baybrook Mall, LLC has six other TDLR-registered projects in the area. These include a Foot Locker renovation and several other mall updates. Robert G. Lyon and Associates also designed projects at Commerce Square Shopping Center in Brownwood and Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso. The scheduled build window is 70 days, which is close to the county median of 92 days for similar renovations.

The Friendswood area has a median household income of $121,914 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates. The median owner-occupied home value in ZIP code 77546 is $354,300. Harrison County unemployment was 5.2 percent in July 2026. This project represents a significant investment in the local retail infrastructure of the Baybrook Mall complex.

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Ariat is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 500 Baybrook Mall Suite 1058A, Friendswood, TX 77546 in Friendswood, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.4M covering 10,215 sq ft. Baybrook Mall, LLC is the property owner and ROBERT G. LYON AND ASSOCIATES is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on June 24, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ariat store open?

The TDLR record shows construction is scheduled to finish in October 2026. A Facebook post by ComingSoonTexas announced the new store, but the official construction status indicates it is not yet complete.

Where is the new Ariat store located?

The store is located at 500 Baybrook Mall Suite 1058A in Friendswood, Texas. It is part of the Baybrook Mall shopping center in Harrison County.

How large is the Ariat store space?

The interior build-out covers 10,215 sq ft of mercantile space within the existing shopping mall structure.

Who is designing the Ariat store?

Robert G. Lyon and Associates is the design firm of record. Jeffery L Kelley is the registered accessibility specialist for the project.

When does construction end?

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

What is Ariat?

Ariat is a renovation/alteration project at 500 Baybrook Mall Suite 1058A in Friendswood, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: THE INTERIOR BUILD-OUT OF A MERCANTILE SPACE CONTAINED WITHIN AN EXISTING SHOPPING MALL.

Is Ariat open in Friendswood?

Ariat is still under construction in Friendswood, TX, with an estimated completion of Oct 2026 according to its TDLR registration.

Where is Ariat located?

Ariat is located at 500 Baybrook Mall Suite 1058A, Friendswood, TX, 77546, in Harrison County.

Who is the owner or developer of Ariat?

Baybrook Mall, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Ariat, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for Ariat?

ROBERT G. LYON AND ASSOCIATES is the design firm of record for Ariat, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does Ariat cost and how big is it?

Ariat has an estimated construction value of $1.4M and approximately 10,215 square feet (about $137/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

THE INTERIOR BUILD-OUT OF A MERCANTILE SPACE CONTAINED WITHIN AN EXISTING SHOPPING MALL.

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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500 Baybrook Mall Suite 1058A, Friendswood, TX, 77546

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