Fulshear Council Rejects Home Depot Incentive Deal Over Traffic Concerns

The city of Fulshear has denied an incentive agreement with Home Depot for its proposed store near FM 1093 and FM 1463. The 134,000-square-foot development would include a $38 million investment from the company and is expected to generate at least 40 full-time jobs.

At an August 4 meeting, Fulshear City Council voted 5-2 to deny the Chapter 380 economic development agreement with Home Depot. Council member Richard Russell cast the dissenting vote, stating that the city had made a commitment to approve the agreement and that it was important to follow through.

Assistant City Manager Kelsee Lee explained that while Home Depot is not obligated to complete a traffic analysis due to existing development agreements for future commercial development in the area, it could be negotiated as part of an incentive agreement. The city's main concerns centered on Flewellen Way and how increased traffic from passenger and commercial vehicles would affect residents.

Although the council denied the agreement, Home Depot representatives declined to comment, leaving open the possibility that the company may still move forward with its plans for a store in Fulshear without the incentive package.