New Montgomery HEB Store Set for Late 2026
Montgomery residents can officially mark their calendars. After years of speculation, grocery giant H-E-B has confirmed it is planting roots in the Montgomery area, with a grand opening for its new store slated for late 2026.
The new location will be situated on the southwest corner of the intersection of FM 149 and FM 1774, near the rapidly expanding Woodforest master-planned community. Often cited by the address 8000 FM 149, the site is positioned to serve as a primary retail hub for the burgeoning population north of Conroe and west of Lake Conroe.
An H-E-B spokesperson confirmed the project this week, providing a concrete timeline for a community that has long sought a major grocery retailer to reduce commute times. The facility will be expansive, featuring a 108,000-square-foot store designed to serve as a full-service shopping destination. Beyond grocery offerings, the site plan includes a dedicated fuel station and a car wash, integrating essential automotive services into the shopping experience.
The path to this announcement was marked by significant legislative and planning milestones. Rumors of the development began to solidify in March 2023 when a project proposal of this size appeared on a City of Montgomery agenda. The development gained further momentum on June 13, when the Montgomery City Council met to formally consider and approve a specific use permit for the site, effectively clearing the path for construction.
The project is part of a larger commercial expansion in the area, with The Signorelli Company, a major developer and landowner in the region, involved in the surrounding retail development. For many local residents, the arrival of H-E-B is viewed as a vital step in addressing the retail and grocery shortages that have historically defined this part of Montgomery County. Local officials and housing advocates have frequently described the area as a food desert, noting that residents previously had to drive significant distances to reach a full-service supermarket.
The development is expected to serve as an economic catalyst for the intersection, attracting further commercial interest and infrastructure improvements as the population in the Woodforest and Montgomery areas continues to climb.
According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the project is officially registered under the name HEB Grocery Store Montgomery. While site preparation and vertical construction are expected to move quickly, the company emphasizes that the late 2026 timeline accounts for the extensive build-out required for a facility of this scale.
Residents can monitor the progress of the site and other local development updates through the City of Montgomery website at montgomerytexas.gov or by tracking project filings via the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation at tdlr.texas.gov.