Burt’s Meat Market announced after 75 years the establishment is permanently closing its doors on March 31. HOUSTON – A long-time meat company is shutting down in Houston. Burt’s Meat Market announced after 75 years the establishment is permanently closing its doors on March 31. “When it’s time, it’s time,” Burt’s Meat Market wrote on Facebook on Sunday. Burts said customers can stock up on beef tips, gumbo, andouille sausage, boudin, and jalapeno cheese sausage before supplies last.