T REX in Brenham, TX

T REX Brenham is an 11,000 sq ft new construction project located at 1480 GWY 36 N in Brenham, Texas. The facility combines a gas station, convenience store, and restaurant under one roof. This development was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in July 2026, confirming its status as a private commercial build in Washington County.

The construction work has concluded. The building passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in October 2026, marking the completion of the physical build. The project was privately funded on private land, with an estimated total cost of $5,000,000. This investment equates to $455 per square foot, a figure that places the project above the median cost per square foot for similar new construction filings in the county.

Project Scope and Design

HWY 36 Investment LLC serves as the owner and developer of record for this site. The design firm of record is RSK Engineering, which has worked on six other TDLR-registered projects across Texas, including locations in Houston and Bryan. The registered accessibility specialist for this specific build is Kam-hung Kenneth Woo. The scope of work explicitly defines the 11,000 sq ft footprint as a gas station, convenience store, and restaurant, ensuring the layout meets commercial retail and food service standards.

The scheduled build window for this project was 969 days, which is longer than the county median of 243 days for comparable new construction. This extended timeline likely reflects the complexity of integrating fueling infrastructure, retail space, and a full restaurant within a single structure. The plan review for the project was completed in August 2026, following a construction start date of January 2024 as noted in the filing.

Location and Context

Brenham is situated in Washington County, a region with a population of approximately 28,234 people according to U.S. Census estimates for the 77833 ZIP code. The area is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median household income of $67,887. The unemployment rate in Washington County was 4.4 percent in July 2026, higher than the rate recorded a year earlier. This economic context frames the private investment in new commercial infrastructure in the area.

RSK Engineering’s portfolio includes other retail and fueling projects, such as the Atlas Truck Stop in Bryan and the Welch C Store in College Station. The T REX Brenham project stands out for its combined utility, serving both vehicle fuel needs and dining requirements. The completion of the final TDLR accessibility inspection ensures the facility meets state standards for accessibility before any potential occupancy or operational changes occur.