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Llano council backs resolution supporting Pensar LED's CHIPS grant bid
Summary
Council unanimously approved a resolution expressing local support for Pensar LED as the company negotiates options to relocate to the Llano area; staff said the firm expects to start with 8–12 employees and could grow to about 40 at maturity, and that state CHIPS funding could be available.
The Llano City Council voted to express support for Pensar LED as the company pursues state CHIPS funding and negotiates local real-estate options. Pat McDowell told the council that the local economic-development group (UDC) has been in discussions with Pensar since last August and that the company is evaluating several sites.
McDowell said Pensar LED manufactures high-resolution, large-scale video-wall displays and currently operates as a first-tier subcontractor with about $10 million in annual revenue. "In full production rate, they hope to be a $125,000,000 company," McDowell said, and staff projected initial local employment of 8–12 people with the potential to expand to roughly 40 if the company’s plans mature. McDowell also said the company's production is used by defense and aerospace customers and that the facility’s water needs are expected to be primarily office-level.
Council members recorded support for the resolution R2026-4 and approved it by voice vote; staff said next steps include assisting the company with a state CHIPS grant application and completing option contracts for land acquisition. Council did not commit city financial incentives in the meeting; the vote was to express support and coordinate on permitting and state-application steps.
Council members asked staff to confirm traffic, water, and electric impacts while coordination continues; staff said initial assessments do not show significant utility or traffic impacts but noted the company must still secure option agreements and grant funding before plans are final.
