On Monday, October 27, 2025, the Boerne City Council unanimously approved an amended development agreement with the Texas-based travel center icon. The deal includes several key compromises designed to balance Buc-ee’s signature charm with Boerne’s community values.
District 5 Councilman Dr. Joseph Macaluso, who has led negotiations for nearly ten years, called the agreement a product of persistence and dedication. “This reflects years of work to secure a better outcome for our community,” Macaluso said. While Buc-ee’s first reached an agreement with the city back in 2016, Macaluso’s leadership helped fine-tune the project to address residents’ concerns about size, lighting, and environmental impact.
Under the updated agreement, the Boerne Buc-ee’s will feature:
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A 54,000-square-foot building (smaller than the usual Buc-ee’s footprint)
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100 fueling stations (50 islands with two pumps each)
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A 60-foot-tall main sign, trimmed down from the usual 75 feet
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An 8-foot security fence and a 9-acre buffer zone
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Compliance with dark-sky lighting standards to preserve Boerne’s night views
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Enhanced landscaping for visual appeal and local harmony
In addition, eighteen-wheelers will be prohibited, except those delivering directly to the store—a nod to community concerns about heavy truck traffic.
Despite the scaled-down design, the new Buc-ee’s is still set to deliver a major boost to Boerne’s economy, bringing an estimated 200 new jobs once the store opens.
For locals and travelers alike, the Boerne Buc-ee’s will offer everything fans have come to love—clean restrooms, fresh brisket sandwiches, Beaver Nuggets, and that unmistakable Texas hospitality.
So, Boerne buckaroos, get ready—your Travelers’ Oasis is finally on the horizon!
Keep snackin’. Keep smilin’. Keep travelin’. 🦫🤠
— Snackin’ Buckaroo
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