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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Proposed Better Buddy Gas Station in Freeport, TX
9711 Highway 36, Freeport, TX, 77541
Proposed Better Buddy Gas Station is a new construction project at 9711 Highway 36, Freeport, in Brazoria County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Dec 2027. The project has an estimated value of $800K across about 10,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $800K
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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
- 10,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $80/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 10 months
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140 days after the preceding date shown.
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303 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Proposed Better Buddy Gas Station
The Proposed Better Buddy Gas Station is a planned 10,000-square-foot development at 9711 Highway 36 in Freeport. Jones Creek Business LLC is the owner of record for this new construction project, which features a single-story building with a deli. The estimated cost is $800,000, and the project is targeted for December 2027.
The scope of work includes the construction of a new single-story gas station building with a deli. The estimated cost of $800,000 equates to $80 per square foot. This rate is below the county median of $117 per square foot for similar new construction filings in Brazoria County. The total estimated cost is close to the county median for its type.
Design and Development
Makmo Design, LLC is the design firm of record for the Proposed Better Buddy Gas Station. The firm has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $10,550,000. These include retail shops and convenience stores in Houston, Grand Prairie, Willis, and Needville. David S Drepaul is the registered accessibility specialist for this project.
The project is privately funded on private land for private use. Construction is scheduled to begin in February 2027. The planned build window is 303 days, which is longer than the county median of 222 days. The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026, and plan review is pending. The current status is Project Registered.
Freeport is located in Brazoria County, where the population is about 16,574 according to U.S. Census estimates for ZIP code 77541. The median household income in this area is $59,513. The Brazoria County unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. This new construction project will add to the local commercial infrastructure.
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Proposed Better Buddy Gas Station is a New Construction project located at 9711 Highway 36, Freeport, TX 77541 in Freeport, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $800K covering 10,000 sq ft. Jones Creek Business LLC is the property owner and Makmo Design, LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 14, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Better Buddy Gas Station open in Freeport?
The project is in the planning and registration phase. Construction is scheduled to start in February 2027, and completion is targeted for December 2027. The business is not yet operating.
Who is building the gas station at 9711 Highway 36?
Jones Creek Business LLC is the owner and developer of record. Makmo Design, LLC is the design firm, and David S Drepaul is the registered accessibility specialist.
What is the estimated cost of the new gas station?
The estimated cost is $800,000. This figure is close to the county median for similar new construction projects in Brazoria County.
When is the construction expected to be finished?
The project is targeted for December 2027. Construction is scheduled to begin in February 2027, with a planned build window of 303 days.
What features will the new building include?
The scope includes a new single-story gas station building with a deli. The structure will be 10,000 square feet in size.
What is Proposed Better Buddy Gas Station?
Proposed Better Buddy Gas Station is a new construction project at 9711 Highway 36 in Freeport, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Construction of new single-story gas station building with deli.
Is Proposed Better Buddy Gas Station open in Freeport?
Proposed Better Buddy Gas Station is still under construction in Freeport, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Proposed Better Buddy Gas Station located?
Proposed Better Buddy Gas Station is located at 9711 Highway 36, Freeport, TX, 77541, in Brazoria County.
Who is the owner or developer of Proposed Better Buddy Gas Station?
Jones Creek Business LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Proposed Better Buddy Gas Station, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Proposed Better Buddy Gas Station?
Makmo Design, LLC is the design firm of record for Proposed Better Buddy Gas Station, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Proposed Better Buddy Gas Station cost and how big is it?
Proposed Better Buddy Gas Station has an estimated construction value of $800K and approximately 10,000 square feet (about $80/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Construction of new single-story gas station building with deli.
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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9711 Highway 36, Freeport, TX, 77541
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