David Estates Unit 8

David Estates Unit 8 is a new construction project in Portland, Texas, focused on building neighborhood utilities, roads, and sidewalk infrastructure. The project spans a site of 1,532,830 square feet and is estimated to cost $1,500,000. It is scheduled to finish in September 2026, with construction work having started in March 2026.

The owner of record is MPM Development, LP, a private entity developing this project on private land for private use. Bass & Welsh Engineering serves as the design firm of record. Jose Ricardo Guerrero is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the project. The work falls under the jurisdiction of San Patricio County.

Project Status and Timeline

TDLR completed the plan review process in August 2026. The registration with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation occurred in July 2026. The construction timeline indicates a build window of 198 days from start to scheduled completion. This duration is close to the county median scheduled build window of 243 days for similar new construction filings.

The estimated cost of $1,500,000 is above the median estimated cost of $1,100,000 for new construction projects in San Patricio County. The cost per square foot is calculated at $1, which is below the county median of $200 per square foot. These figures are derived from 297 TDLR-registered new construction filings in the county.

MPM Development, LP has one other TDLR-registered project in Portland, known as David Estates Unit 6, with an estimated cost of $2,500,000. That project is also marked as review complete. Bass & Welsh Engineering is the design firm for both units.

Local Context and Comparisons

In San Patricio County, the median size for new construction projects is 7,652 square feet. David Estates Unit 8 is significantly larger at 1,532,830 square feet. The county unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. This project contributes to the local infrastructure development in the Portland area.

The project involves the construction of essential neighborhood utilities and road infrastructure. The scope includes sidewalk infrastructure to support access within the development. The private funding structure indicates that the project is not reliant on public funds for its execution. The registration details confirm the project's status within the TDLR framework for accessibility compliance.