Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Dollar Tree
1325 Ruben M Tores, Brownsville, TX, 78258
Dollar Tree is a new construction project at 1325 Ruben M Tores, Brownsville, in Cameron County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Oct 2027. The project has an estimated value of $700K across about 9,839 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $700K
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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
- 9,839 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $71/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1 year
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58 days after the preceding date shown.
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365 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Dollar Tree
A new 9,839 sq ft Dollar Tree building is under construction at 1325 Ruben M Tores in Brownsville, Cameron County. The project involves the new construction of a building shell for a future retail location, with an estimated cost of $700,000. This development is privately funded on private land for private use, registered with TDLR in August 2026. Completion is targeted for October 2027.
The owner of record is RMT Real Estate LLC, while XA Collective serves as the design firm. Josue David Burguete is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The construction start date is listed as October 2026, with a scheduled build window of 365 days.
Project Context and Local Data
In Cameron County, the median estimated cost for new construction filings is $500,000, with a median size of 6,384 sq ft. This Dollar Tree project’s cost is above the county median, while its $71 per sq ft is below the county median of $98. The scheduled build window of 365 days is longer than the county median of 250 days. These figures are computed from 1,445 TDLR-registered new construction filings in the county.
XA Collective has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $9,450,000, including locations in Laredo, San Antonio, and Olmito. The Brownsville area, specifically ZIP 78258, has a population of about 51,672 and a median household income of $116,133 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates. Housing in this ZIP code is mostly owner-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $446,700.
Cameron County’s unemployment rate was 7 percent in July 2026, per FRED data. Dollar Tree already operates multiple locations in Brownsville, including stores on Boca Chica Boulevard and E Ruben M Torres Sr Blvd, according to third-party location directories. However, this specific project at 1325 Ruben M Tores is a new construction effort distinct from those existing sites.
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Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase
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Dollar Tree is a New Construction project located at 1325 Ruben M Tores, Brownsville, TX 78258 in Brownsville, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $700K covering 9,839 sq ft. RMT REAL ESTATE LLC is the property owner and XA Collective is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on August 4, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the estimated cost of this Dollar Tree construction project?
The estimated cost is $700,000 for the new building shell at 1325 Ruben M Tores in Brownsville.
When is the construction targeted for completion?
The project is targeted for October 2027, with a scheduled build window of 365 days starting in October 2026.
Who is the owner and design firm for this project?
RMT Real Estate LLC is the owner of record, and XA Collective is the design firm of record for this new construction.
Is this Dollar Tree location open yet?
No, the project is in the construction phase with completion targeted for October 2027. It is not yet open for business.
How does this project's cost per square foot compare to the county median?
The project's $71 per sq ft is below the Cameron County median of $98 per sq ft for new construction filings.
What is Dollar Tree?
Dollar Tree is a new construction project at 1325 Ruben M Tores in Brownsville, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New Building Shell for Future Dollar Tree Shell
Is Dollar Tree open in Brownsville?
Dollar Tree is still under construction in Brownsville, TX, with an estimated completion of Oct 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Dollar Tree located?
Dollar Tree is located at 1325 Ruben M Tores, Brownsville, TX, 78258, in Cameron County.
Who is the owner or developer of Dollar Tree?
RMT REAL ESTATE LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Dollar Tree, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Dollar Tree?
XA Collective is the design firm of record for Dollar Tree, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Dollar Tree cost and how big is it?
Dollar Tree has an estimated construction value of $700K and approximately 9,839 square feet (about $71/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New Building Shell for Future Dollar Tree Shell
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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1325 Ruben M Tores, Brownsville, TX, 78258
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