Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Texan Cement Lab in Brownsville, TX
3801 Foust Rd., Brownsville, TX, 78521
Texan Cement Lab is a new construction project at 3801 Foust Rd., 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 $1.1M across about 8,554 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.1M
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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
- 8,554 ft²
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Square footage reported for this scope of work. It may cover only part of a larger property.
- Estimated cost / ft²
- $129/sqft
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Calculated from this filing’s estimated cost divided by its reported square footage. Available only when both figures are supplied; it is not a market benchmark.
- Scheduled duration
- 1 year
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Source: TDLR filing
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2 days after the preceding date shown.
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View source recordReview complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility review.
25 days after the preceding date shown.
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340 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Texan Cement Lab
Texan Cement Lab Project Overview
Texan Cement INC is constructing a new facility at 3801 Foust Rd., Brownsville, TX 78521. The project, filed under the name Texan Cement Lab, involves building a new laboratory complete with offices and restrooms. This 8,554 sq ft structure represents a significant investment in Cameron County, with an estimated total cost of $1,100,000. The calculated cost per square foot for this build is $129, which sits above the county median for new construction projects.
The project is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as a TABS accessibility project. Felipe Guerrero serves as the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The registration was processed in October 2026, and the plan review was also completed in October 2026. The construction timeline is set for a one-year duration, starting in October 2026 and scheduled to finish in October 2027. This build window of 365 days is longer than the Cameron County median of 250 days for similar new construction filings.
Texan Cement INC owns the property, which is located on private land for private use. The funding for this development is entirely private. This places the property outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, a classification that often influences construction requirements and insurance considerations for commercial buildings in the region.
Comparing this project to the broader market in Cameron County provides context for its scale. Out of 1,451 TDLR-registered new construction filings in the county, with 268 registered in the last 24 months, the median estimated cost is $500,000. The middle half of these projects range from $203,000 to $1,250,000. Texan Cement Lab exceeds the median cost and the median size of 6,230 sq ft. Its cost per square foot of $129 is also higher than the county median of $98.
The local economic environment in ZIP code 78521, where the project is located, shows a population of about 87,860. The median household income for the area is $41,276, with 29,576 housing units. The median owner-occupied home value is reported at $90,500, and housing in the area is mostly owner-occupied. For labor market context, the Cameron County unemployment rate was 7 percent in July 2026. The TDLR status for this project is Review Complete, indicating that the design phase has been finalized and the project is ready for construction execution.
Review Complete
Design review complete, construction may proceed
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Texan Cement Lab is a New Construction project located at 3801 Foust Rd., Brownsville, TX 78521 in Brownsville, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.1M covering 8,554 sq ft. TEXAN CEMENT INC is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on October 3, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the registered accessibility specialist for this project?
Felipe Guerrero is the registered accessibility specialist listed for the Texan Cement Lab project filed with TDLR.
What is the estimated cost per square foot?
The estimated cost per square foot is $129, based on the total project cost of $1,100,000 and a size of 8,554 sq ft.
Is the Texan Cement business currently open?
The TDLR record covers construction only and does not record whether the business has started serving customers.
When does construction start?
Construction is scheduled to start in October 2026, following the completion of the plan review in the same month.
What is Texan Cement Lab?
Texan Cement Lab is a new construction project at 3801 Foust Rd. in Brownsville, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New Lab with Offices and restrooms.
Is Texan Cement Lab open in Brownsville?
Texan Cement Lab is still under construction in Brownsville, TX, with an estimated completion of Oct 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Texan Cement Lab located?
Texan Cement Lab is located at 3801 Foust Rd., Brownsville, TX, 78521, in Cameron County.
Who is the owner or developer of Texan Cement Lab?
TEXAN CEMENT INC is the property owner/developer of record for Texan Cement Lab, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does Texan Cement Lab cost and how big is it?
Texan Cement Lab has an estimated construction value of $1.1M and approximately 8,554 square feet (about $129/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New Lab with Offices and restrooms.
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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3801 Foust Rd., Brownsville, TX, 78521
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