By Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian
01-14-26
On November 25th, 2025 the publisher of the Uvalde Hesperian, Michael Robinson submitted a public records request to the City of Uvalde for the following: building permits applied for and granted to Speer Ag, LLC. located at 3333 East Main Street, Uvalde, Texas 78801 from 2024 to the present.
On Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025, an email was received from the City of Uvalde Director of Planning and Development Susan Anderson. In the email, Anderson said, “This project began in 2021 with a Commercial Meter Loop permit. No additional work was done until 2024. At that time the project manager and owner claimed that the building was outside of city limits. Apparently, at some point everyone was under the impression that the city limits were within 200 feet of the road. We did not require other permits due to that misunderstanding. However, our city inspectors inspected the pre-foundation work before the slab was poured and the interior of the building after it was erected as well as connections to City water. We waived the fees for plumbing permits because we are unable to provide sewer service in that location.
This project was not handled in the manner I would prefer, but it has helped us to tighten up our permit process.”
On January 9th, 2025, another email was received from Anderson with an attached official timeline for the building’s timeline for the project as well as the electrical permit.
“We have taken measures to ensure that it doesn’t happen again,” Anderson said.
On Thursday, January 15th, 2025, a statement from Cline Speer of Speer Ag was received by the Uvalde Hesperian:
January 15, 2026
Mr. Robinson,
In response to your Open Information Request with the City of Uvalde pertaining to building permits for 3333 East Main St, we feel there are several inaccuracies in what that the City Provided.
The summary you received has dates and timelines that are mostly accurate. There are several other notations not pertaining to permits which are not. There was confusion with the city officials from the beginning as to which parts of the property were in the City Limits. Our contractor took all steps to comply with all City Codes and at their direction. There were even delays lasting weeks waiting on decisions from the city. This project took almost 18 months to complete. City officials have records and documentation of inspections and pictures of all phases of the project. This project was constructed to all codes, with all new material and modern building practices, to enhance the presence in Uvalde. This project was primarily built with local contractors and materials, which was a main goal of ours from the start.
Speer Ag comes from a family of 5 generations raised in Uvalde, we have always been committed to serving the Uvalde community and Agriculture Community in surrounding counties. This new storefront now supplies building supplies, housewares, plumbing, retail meat sales, livestock and pet feed, lawn and garden, and many more items. We are committed to ensuring this business will continue to grow and make Uvalde proud. This facility is proud to employee over 20 workers and give back to many local organizations.
Sincerely,
Cline Speer
