Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
The Blind Pig in Waxahachie, TX
814 Water Street, Waxahachie, TX, 75104
The Blind Pig is a new construction project at 814 Water Street, Waxahachie, in Ellis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Aug 2026). The project has an estimated value of $250K across about 2,665 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $250K
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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
- 2,665 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $94/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 4 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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28 days after the preceding date shown.
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26 days after the preceding date shown.
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105 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About The Blind Pig
The Blind Pig, a new 2,665-square-foot wood-frame building, is located at 814 Water Street in Waxahachie, Texas. TDLR closed the project file in August 2026, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.
Amber Desimone and Jay Desimone are the owners of record for this new construction. The design firm of record is Thomas Design Technologies. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Tito O Olaleye. The estimated cost for the work was $250,000, resulting in a cost of $94 per square foot. This figure is below the median cost per square foot for similar new construction filings in Ellis County.
Project Scope and Timeline
The scope of work included the construction of a one-and-a-half-story building. The construction start date per the filing was September 2026, with a scheduled completion date of December 2026. The total scheduled build window was 105 days, which is shorter than the median build window of 244 days for new construction projects in the county. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
Thomas Design Technologies has other TDLR-registered projects, including VeraCruz Cafe in Mansfield and Crab Pot Oyster Bar in Dallas. The project was registered with TDLR in July 2026. The TDLR status is Project Closed.
Local coverage from fox4news.com reported a fire that devastated the previous building housing the Blind Pig Butchery. A post from theblindpigbutcher.com stated the business was closed until further notice due to that fire. The new construction project at this address represents a new build following those events. The TDLR record confirms the completion of the accessibility review for this specific new structure.
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The Blind Pig is a New Construction project located at 814 Water Street, Waxahachie, TX 75104 in Waxahachie, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $250K covering 2,665 sq ft. Amber Desimone, Jay Desimone is the property owner and Thomas Design Technologies is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 9, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Blind Pig open for business?
The TDLR record confirms the construction project is closed and the accessibility review is complete. A post from theblindpigbutcher.com stated the business was closed until further notice due to a fire, but the record does not confirm a reopening date.
Who owns The Blind Pig in Waxahachie?
Amber Desimone and Jay Desimone are the owners of record for this project, according to the TDLR filing.
When was the construction completed?
The scheduled completion date on the filing was December 2026. The TDLR closed the project file in August 2026.
Who designed the building?
Thomas Design Technologies is the design firm of record for The Blind Pig.
What is The Blind Pig?
The Blind Pig is a new construction project at 814 Water Street in Waxahachie, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Construction of 2665 SqFt wood frame 1 1/2 story building
Is The Blind Pig open in Waxahachie?
Construction on The Blind Pig is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Aug 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is The Blind Pig located?
The Blind Pig is located at 814 Water Street, Waxahachie, TX, 75104, in Ellis County.
Who is the owner or developer of The Blind Pig?
Amber Desimone, Jay Desimone is the property owner/developer of record for The Blind Pig, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for The Blind Pig?
Thomas Design Technologies is the design firm of record for The Blind Pig, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does The Blind Pig cost and how big is it?
The Blind Pig has an estimated construction value of $250K and approximately 2,665 square feet (about $94/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Construction of 2665 SqFt wood frame 1 1/2 story building
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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814 Water Street, Waxahachie, TX, 75104
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