Round Rock strikes incentive deal for demolition of former Oncor building with EastGroup Properties

Officials brokered an economic development agreement with EastGroup Properties to redevelop a property in central Round Rock on June 8.

The deal will see the company receive up to $125,000 in exchange for demolishing a former Oncor Electric Delivery facility and constructing new light industrial space with a minimum of 100,000 square feet in its place before Dec. 31, 2026.

Round Rock Chamber President Jordan Robinson said the chamber brought the proposal forward as part of the organization's ongoing efforts to facilitate the redevelopment of commercial property in the city.

Previously, Community Impact reported EastGroup was exploring the redevelopment of the property in January. At the time, permitting information from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation showed the company was eyeing a $10 million investment to redevelop the property to a new light industrial project. Updated proposals for capital investment from the Round Rock Chamber show an estimate of $9 million in investment on the property and in the city's tax base.

EastGroup Properties Vice President David Hicks confirmed the company owns the property located at 350 Texas Ave. but declined to comment beyond its intent to redevelop the land to light industrial.

“Although we are still finalizing development details at this time, we can share that yes, we do own the 350 Texas Ave. site, and our plans are to redevelop it as a two-building light industrial, speculative development totaling approximately 130,000 square feet,” Hicks told Community Impact.

A permit submitted to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation indicates EastGroup may construct two warehouses at 58,415 and 70,301 square feet. The permit also shows a potential start date in April with potential completion in January.