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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
A-7013 Lab Building
48326 State Highway 48, Port Isabel, TX, 78578
A-7013 Lab Building is a new construction project at 48326 State Highway 48, Port Isabel, in Cameron County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Dec 2026. The project has an estimated value of $1.0M across about 4,216 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.0M
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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
- 4,216 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $237/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 4 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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1 days after the preceding date shown.
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15 days after the preceding date shown.
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109 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About A-7013 Lab Building
Rio Grande LNG, LLC is constructing a new one-story pre-engineered metal lab building at 48326 State Highway 48 in Port Isabel, Texas. The project, filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs under the name A-7013 Lab Building, covers 4,216 square feet of new construction space. This facility is part of a larger private development effort in Cameron County, where the owner holds multiple registered projects.
The estimated cost for this specific lab structure is $1,000,000, which calculates to $237 per square foot. This cost per square foot is above the county median of $98 for similar new construction filings. The total investment for this single building is also above the Cameron County median estimated cost of $500,000 for new construction projects registered in the last 24 months.
Burrow Global serves as the design firm of record for the project. The registered accessibility specialist is Jeffrey A Gutknecht. The site is located inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, specifically zone AE, which requires specific engineering considerations for new construction in this coastal region. The project is privately funded and situated on private land for private use.
TDLR completed plan review in August 2026. Construction is scheduled to finish in December 2026, with work starting July 2026. The scheduled build window of 124 days is shorter than the county median of 250 days for similar projects. The TDLR status is Review Complete, indicating that the regulatory approval phase has concluded and construction proceeds under the approved plans.
Rio Grande LNG, LLC has five other TDLR-registered projects in Port Isabel, totaling an additional $12,300,000 in estimated costs. All of these other projects are also marked as review complete. Burrow Global has designed six other projects for the same owner in the area. The local labor market in Cameron County reported a 7 percent unemployment rate in July 2026, providing a context for the construction workforce available in the region.
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Design review complete, construction may proceed
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A-7013 Lab Building is a New Construction project located at 48326 State Highway 48, Port Isabel, TX 78578 in Port Isabel, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.0M covering 4,216 sq ft. Rio Grande LNG, LLC is the property owner and Burrow Global is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 29, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the address of the Rio Grande LNG lab building project?
The project is located at 48326 State Highway 48, Port Isabel, TX 78578, in Cameron County.
Who is the owner and designer of this lab building?
Rio Grande LNG, LLC is the owner of record, and Burrow Global is the design firm of record.
What is the estimated cost and size of the building?
The estimated cost is $1,000,000 for a 4,216 square foot structure, resulting in a cost of $237 per square foot.
When is the construction scheduled to finish?
Construction is scheduled to finish in December 2026, with work starting in July 2026.
Is the business open to the public?
The TDLR record covers construction status only. It does not provide information about business operations or public access.
What is A-7013 Lab Building?
A-7013 Lab Building is a new construction project at 48326 State Highway 48 in Port Isabel, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New one-story pre-engineered metal bldg for the lab building.
Is A-7013 Lab Building open in Port Isabel?
A-7013 Lab Building is still under construction in Port Isabel, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is A-7013 Lab Building located?
A-7013 Lab Building is located at 48326 State Highway 48, Port Isabel, TX, 78578, in Cameron County.
Who is the owner or developer of A-7013 Lab Building?
Rio Grande LNG, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for A-7013 Lab Building, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for A-7013 Lab Building?
Burrow Global is the design firm of record for A-7013 Lab Building, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does A-7013 Lab Building cost and how big is it?
A-7013 Lab Building has an estimated construction value of $1.0M and approximately 4,216 square feet (about $237/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New one-story pre-engineered metal bldg for the lab 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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48326 State Highway 48, Port Isabel, TX, 78578
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