Discount Tire - TXH 04

A 1,500 sq ft renovation of the Discount Tire location at 11500 East Freeway in Houston is registered with TDLR, with construction slated to begin in December 2026 and completion targeted for February 2027. The project, filed under the name Discount Tire - TXH 04, involves alteration work on the existing structure within Harris County. Halle Properties LLC serves as the owner of record, while Design Forum Architects is the registered design firm responsible for the project specifications.

The estimated cost for this renovation is $189,500, which equates to $126 per square foot. This financial figure places the project below the median estimated cost of $250,000 for similar renovation and alteration filings in Harris County, although the cost per square foot is above the county median of $80. The scheduled build window of 71 days is close to the county median of 92 days for comparable projects. The site is located in ZIP code 77029, an area with a population of about 15,931 and a median household income of $49,601 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates.

Project Details and Context

Halle Properties LLC has six other TDLR-registered projects, including Discount Tire locations in Selma, Laredo, Weslaco, and Round Rock, with a combined value of $2,483,000. Design Forum Architects has also worked on five other registered projects, totaling $2,370,500, including locations in Temple and Laredo. This Houston renovation is part of a broader pattern of accessibility improvements across these sites. The project is privately funded on private land for private use, and the registered accessibility specialist is John Tyler Johnson.

According to the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, the site coordinates fall inside a Special Flood Hazard Area, designated as zone AE. This designation is relevant for construction planning and insurance considerations. The Harris County unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier, providing context for the local labor market during the construction period. The registration with TDLR occurred in September 2026, and the status is Project Registered, indicating that plan review is pending.

The renovation scope is described as the renovation of an existing Discount Tire location, covering approximately 1,500 square feet. No specific details about interior changes or new equipment are provided in the filing beyond the square footage and general nature of the work. The filing confirms the construction timeline and registration details but does not provide information regarding the business opening status.