# Planned developments in Wharton County, TX

Boardwalk found 69 planned projects in Wharton County, TX in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the City of El Campo Board of Adjustment agenda for Sep 17, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/texas/wharton/

## Wharton County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 69 |
| New in the last 30 days | 7 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Sep 17, 2026, City of El Campo Board of Adjustment |
| Sources we check | 2 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Wharton County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 34 | 49% |
| Development decisions | 14 | 20% |
| Residential | 8 | 12% |
| Public and institutional | 6 | 9% |
| Commercial | 5 | 7% |
| Industrial | 2 | 3% |

## Recent projects in Wharton County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future City Hall Architectural Drawing Ratification | East Bernard, TX | Not stated | Government offices | Not stated in filing | In design | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Tres Palacios Channel Widening and Detention Basin | El Campo, TX | Not stated | Stormwater and drainage | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Aug 24, 2026 |
| 10-Acre Truck Stop Development Eligibility Review | El Campo, TX | HKM Investments | Travel centers and truck stops | 10 acres | Seeking approval | Aug 12, 2026 |
| $241.2M US 59 Freeway Conversion | Wharton County, TX | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Aug 5, 2026 |
| $5.2M SH 71 Safety Improvement Project | Wharton County, TX | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Jul 1, 2026 |
| $17.3M Water System Infrastructure Upgrade | El Campo, TX | Urban Engineering | Pipelines | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jun 8, 2026 |
| $17.3M Water Infrastructure Grant Application | El Campo, TX | Not stated | Pipelines | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jun 8, 2026 |
| 6-Unit Duplex Development on 0.56 Acres | El Campo, TX | Bryker Group LLC | Duplexes to fourplexes | 6 units · 0.56 acres | Recommended Denial | May 21, 2026 |
| $57.7M Jail and Sheriff's Office | Wharton County, TX | BSW | Fire and police stations | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Apr 20, 2026 |
| $507K Lodging Expansion at El Campo Lost Lagoon | El Campo, TX | El Campo Lost Lagoon | Hotels and lodging | Not stated in filing | Approved | Apr 13, 2026 |
| New County Jail Facility | Wharton County, TX | Not stated | Fire and police stations | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Mar 9, 2026 |

Showing 11 of 69 projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Wharton County

- [El Campo, TX](https://boardwalkai.com/development/texas/el-campo/) · 26 projects
- Wharton, TX · 11 projects
- East Bernard, TX · 9 projects

## Nearby places

- [Colorado County, TX](https://boardwalkai.com/development/texas/colorado/) · 100+ projects
- [Fort Bend County, TX](https://boardwalkai.com/development/texas/fort-bend/) · 1,200+ projects
- [Austin County, TX](https://boardwalkai.com/development/texas/austin/) · 130+ projects
- [Jackson County, TX](https://boardwalkai.com/development/texas/jackson/) · 47 projects
- [Matagorda County, TX](https://boardwalkai.com/development/texas/matagorda/) · 50 projects
- [Lavaca County, TX](https://boardwalkai.com/development/texas/lavaca/) · 30 projects

All places in Texas: [Texas](https://boardwalkai.com/development/texas/)

## Questions about Wharton County

### What's planned in Wharton County, TX?

Boardwalk found 69 planned projects in Wharton County, TX in the last 12 months. The latest is on the City of El Campo Board of Adjustment agenda for Sep 17, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Wharton County projects come from public meeting records, such as City of El Campo Board of Adjustment agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Wharton County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 11, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Wharton County, TX", boardwalkai.com/development/texas/wharton/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count