Our Company

Texas Development Company is recognized as the leading provider of industrial manufacturing space in Houston and have been for the last 30 years.

Our financial strength and industrial expertise are unparalleled in the Houston area. With almost 4 million total square feet of industrial warehouse/office space in the TDC portfolio and locations in both the Northwest Corridor and the Port of Houston area, we have the space you are looking for. Our average crane capacity is 15-25 tons but both larger and smaller capacities are also available.

In addition, our on-site construction team gives TDC the ability to provide the space and amenities you need in the shortest time possible at competitive prices. TDC can also offer flexible lease durations.

Call us today to find out more about available warehouses and our ready-to-go 5-100 ton crane-served inventory.

Our Founder

A graduate of Rice University (Electrical Engineering, class of 1955), James (Jim) E. Petersen, Sr. founded The Texas Development Company in the 1970s. Starting with just a couple of warehouses built to house his successful manufacturing company, industrial real estate development soon became his passion. Over the next 40 years, Jim would purchase 300 acres of land across the Greater Houston area and build nearly 4 million square feet of industrial warehousing, of which over 95% are equipped with heavy crane service.

Combining his love of building and incredible engineering know-how, Jim grew TDC to become one of the largest privately-owned industrial real estate developers in Houston. Supported by his talented staff: Ray Krell, Joe Marik, and Steve Marmion, TDC became what it is today, recognized as the foremost supplier of industrial crane-served warehousing in the greater Houston area. Continuing that tradition today are Ray Krell (CEO), Jim’s family, Joe Marik’s sons, and Mike Farris, Leasing Manager.

Jim Petersen was proud to be a graduate of St. John’s School, Rice University, and a Native Houstonian.