PickleTex in Abilene, TX

PickleTex Abilene occupies a 9,900 sq ft facility at 1200 Russwood Dr. in Abilene, Texas. The project involves a renovation and alteration to transform the space into a pickleball and event center. The owner of record is Graham Abilene LP, and the work is privately funded on private land.

The scope of work includes making restrooms operational, installing three courts with permanent fencing, adding wall and pole pads, and repainting walls. The renovation also swaps light fixtures, installs a built-in desk by the door, adds a new glass exterior door, and creates an interior double door leading to the courts. Commercial-grade carpet and storage space under the stairs are part of the filing.

Project Status and Cost

The estimated cost for this renovation is $90,000, which computes to $9 per square foot. This figure is below the median estimated cost of $300,000 for renovation/alteration filings in Taylor County. The scheduled build window was 19 days, shorter than the county median of 109 days for similar projects.

TDLR completed plan review in August 2026, and construction was scheduled to finish in the same month. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The project was registered with TDLR in July 2026.

Location and Context

A Facebook post by PickleTex Abilene stated the facility would open in August 2026. This third-party claim is distinct from the TDLR construction record, which does not confirm operational status.

The ZIP code 79601 has a population of about 26,917, with a median household income of $54,515. The area features an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied housing. The Taylor County unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. These Census and labor market figures provide context for the local environment surrounding the facility.