TC of Port Lavaca

Trinity Shores of Port Lavaca is undergoing a substantial renovation at 201 Trinity Shores Drive, a 50,000-square-foot facility in Calhoun County. The project, filed under the name TC of Port Lavaca, is estimated at $1,200,000 and is targeted for October 2026. This work represents a significant capital investment in the local senior living sector, with a scheduled build window of 121 days from the July 2026 start date.

The scope of work focuses on interior modernization, specifically including interior paint, new flooring, new light fixtures, and new casework. These updates are designed to refresh the living spaces for residents and staff. The project is privately funded on private land for private use, indicating a direct commitment by the owner to improve the facility's physical infrastructure.

Project Scale and Cost Context

At $1,200,000, this renovation exceeds the median estimated cost of $400,000 for similar renovation and alteration filings in Calhoun County. However, the cost per square foot is $24, which is below the county median of $70 per square foot for comparable projects. This suggests that the project prioritizes broad-area updates over high-cost specialized finishes, consistent with the listed scope of general interior components.

Lonestar Trio Senior Living LLC is the owner of record for this project. The company has two other registered projects in Texas: Triple Crown Pearland in Pearland, valued at $1,800,000, and Triple Crown Kingwood in Kingwood, valued at $2,200,000. Both of those projects are also registered, indicating a multi-location development strategy by the owner across the state.

The project was registered with TDLR in August 2026, with plan review pending. James A Rickard is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The construction timeline aligns closely with the regional median, as the 121-day build window is near the county median of 137 days for similar renovation projects.

Port Lavaca, in ZIP code 77979, has a population of approximately 16,179 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this area is $68,877. The local labor market shows a Calhoun County unemployment rate of 4.5 percent which is higher than a year earlier. This renovation contributes to the local economic activity through construction spending and the maintenance of a key senior living facility.