Rio Grande Valley Construction & New Openings
What's being built and opening across the Rio Grande Valley metro — tracking 694 projects worth $1.7B registered in the past year, from Texas TDLR records.
Covering Hidalgo, Cameron, Starr, Willacy.
Recently Completed in the Rio Grande Valley metro
Projects that passed their TDLR accessibility inspection or closed out in the last 90 days — construction is finished and these are very likely open.
Opening Soon in the Rio Grande Valley metro
Projects with an estimated completion date in the next 120 days, based on TDLR filings. Dates update as construction progresses.
the Rio Grande Valley metro Construction by the Numbers
Breakdown of the 694 projects registered in the Rio Grande Valley metro over the past year by work type.
Most Active Cities in the Rio Grande Valley metro
Cities with the most TDLR-registered construction projects in the past year.
Most Active Firms & Developers
Most Active Property Owners
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Data source: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) project records, aggregated by Zabalist. Updated June 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many construction projects have been registered in the Rio Grande Valley metro in the past year?
694 construction projects have been registered in the Rio Grande Valley metro over the trailing 12 months, with a combined estimated value of $1.7B, according to Texas TDLR records tracked by Zabalist (as of June 2026).
What construction projects are opening soon in the Rio Grande Valley metro?
Zabalist is tracking 24+ projects in the Rio Grande Valley metro with completion estimated in the next 120 days, including Harlingen new store, Texas National Bank Corporate, Plaza Muzquiz. Estimated completion dates come from TDLR project filings and update as construction progresses.
What has recently been completed in the Rio Grande Valley metro?
24+ projects in the Rio Grande Valley metro passed their TDLR accessibility inspection or closed out in the past 90 days — a strong signal that construction has finished. Each is listed with its completion month and project details.
Which the Rio Grande Valley metro cities have the most construction activity?
The most active cities in the Rio Grande Valley metro by registered projects in the past year are Mcallen (146), Brownsville (136), Edinburg (92). These rankings reflect TDLR-registered construction projects tracked by Zabalist (as of June 2026).
Who are the most active developers and firms in the Rio Grande Valley metro?
The design firms and developers with the most registered projects in the Rio Grande Valley metro over the past year include The Dimension Group, Gomez Mendez Saenz, Inc., Orange Made Architecture. Activity is measured from TDLR project filings tracked by Zabalist.