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Commission on State Emergency Communication

Source file: Texas — State Employee Salaries (Texas Tribune) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Commission on State Emergency Communication is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 20 employees with median total compensation of $98,160; the highest distinct record was $170,448.

Year: 2026
Employees: 20
Median total: $98,160
Highest record: $170,448

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$60,000$170,448+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 20 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($98,160) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $101,038 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$72,000

$91,488

$98,160

$104,040

$126,000

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $126,000 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $72,000. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Director III

4 · $126,000

Program Management Specialist II

3 · $91,944

Contract Administrative Manager I

2 · $99,198

Accountant VI

2 · $98,046

Program Specialist V

2 · $63,642

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 1

Kenneth Moreland

General Counsel IV/Commission on State Emergency Communication

2026 total comp

$170,448

Base pay: $170,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,448
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3524
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $14,204
State Employee Number: 749197

Kenneth Moreland holds the role of General Counsel IV at Commission on State Emergency Communication. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $170,448.

Heather Barnes

Director III/Commission on State Emergency Communication

2026 total comp

$129,540

Base pay: $129,540
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,540
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Feb 4, 2014
Monthly Pay: $10,795
State Employee Number: 529028

Heather Barnes is a Director III at Commission on State Emergency Communication. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,540.

Lorrain Meek

Director III/Commission on State Emergency Communication

2026 total comp

$126,000

Base pay: $126,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,000
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $10,500
State Employee Number: 77373

At Commission on State Emergency Communication, Lorrain Meek serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,000.

Noah Gilliam

Director III/Commission on State Emergency Communication

2026 total comp

$126,000

Base pay: $126,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,000
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Apr 18, 2022
Monthly Pay: $10,500
State Employee Number: 93651

Noah Gilliam works as a Director III for Commission on State Emergency Communication. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Noah earned $126,000 in 2026.

Grace Ruwwe

Director III/Commission on State Emergency Communication

2026 total comp

$123,600

Base pay: $123,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,600
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Oct 17, 2016
Monthly Pay: $10,300
State Employee Number: 1001817

Grace Ruwwe is a Director III at Commission on State Emergency Communication. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,600.

Kimber Snoddy

Program Management Specialist II/Commission on State Emergency Communication

2026 total comp

$104,040

Base pay: $104,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,040
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1671
Hire Date: Mar 11, 2024
Monthly Pay: $8,670
State Employee Number: 1264945

Kimber Snoddy holds the role of Program Management Specialist II at Commission on State Emergency Communication. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,040.

Monica Watt

Project Manager V/Commission on State Emergency Communication

2026 total comp

$102,816

Base pay: $102,816
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,816
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1562
Hire Date: Apr 17, 2006
Monthly Pay: $8,568
State Employee Number: 46304

At Commission on State Emergency Communication, Monica Watt serves as a Project Manager V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,816.

Kimberly French

Contract Administrative Manager I/Commission on State Emergency Communication

2026 total comp

$102,000

Base pay: $102,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,000
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1960
Hire Date: May 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $8,500
State Employee Number: 234492

Kimberly French is a Contract Administrative Manager I at Commission on State Emergency Communication. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $102,000.

Elsa Paynes

Accountant VI/Commission on State Emergency Communication

2026 total comp

$98,532

Base pay: $98,532
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,532
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1022
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $8,211
State Employee Number: 8937

Elsa Paynes is a Accountant VI at Commission on State Emergency Communication. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,532.

Brice Johnson

Network Specialist V/Commission on State Emergency Communication

2026 total comp

$98,400

Base pay: $98,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,400
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 291
Hire Date: Aug 19, 2024
Monthly Pay: $8,200
State Employee Number: 1482221

At Commission on State Emergency Communication, Brice Johnson serves as a Network Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,400.

Robin Espinosa

Cybersecurity Analyst III/Commission on State Emergency Communication

2026 total comp

$97,920

Base pay: $97,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,920
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 321
Hire Date: Nov 18, 2024
Monthly Pay: $8,160
State Employee Number: 1463858

Robin Espinosa holds the role of Cybersecurity Analyst III at Commission on State Emergency Communication. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,920.

Pamela Parks

Accountant VI/Commission on State Emergency Communication

2026 total comp

$97,560

Base pay: $97,560
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,560
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1022
Hire Date: Feb 26, 2024
Monthly Pay: $8,130
State Employee Number: 187811

Pamela Parks works as a Accountant VI for Commission on State Emergency Communication. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Pamela earned $97,560 in 2026.

Kenneth Maze

Contract Administrative Manager I/Commission on State Emergency Communication

2026 total comp

$96,396

Base pay: $96,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,396
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1960
Hire Date: Mar 18, 2024
Monthly Pay: $8,033
State Employee Number: 121959

Kenneth Maze works as a Contract Administrative Manager I for Commission on State Emergency Communication. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kenneth earned $96,396 in 2026.

James Johnson

Program Management Specialist II/Commission on State Emergency Communication

2026 total comp

$91,944

Base pay: $91,944
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,944
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1671
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $7,662
State Employee Number: 980031

James Johnson holds the role of Program Management Specialist II at Commission on State Emergency Communication. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,944.

Stacey Walker

Human Resources Specialist VI/Commission on State Emergency Communication

2026 total comp

$91,488

Base pay: $91,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,488
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1739
Hire Date: Jan 3, 2023
Monthly Pay: $7,624
State Employee Number: 158988

Stacey Walker is a Human Resources Specialist VI at Commission on State Emergency Communication. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $91,488.

Rebecca Cooley

Program Management Specialist II/Commission on State Emergency Communication

2026 total comp

$89,436

Base pay: $89,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,436
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1671
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $7,453
State Employee Number: 1715068

At Commission on State Emergency Communication, Rebecca Cooley serves as a Program Management Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,436.

Jessyka Mclemore

Program Specialist VI/Commission on State Emergency Communication

2025 total comp

$87,671

Base pay: $87,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,671
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1575
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $7,306
State Employee Number: 588011

Jessyka Mclemore holds the role of Program Specialist VI at Commission on State Emergency Communication. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,671.

Karen Paul-Lee

Staff Services Officer V/Commission on State Emergency Communication

2026 total comp

$75,348

Base pay: $75,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,348
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1554
Hire Date: Mar 9, 2020
Monthly Pay: $6,279
State Employee Number: 1252919

Karen Paul-Lee is a Staff Services Officer V at Commission on State Emergency Communication. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,348.

Kim Champagne

Accountant V/Commission on State Emergency Communication

2026 total comp

$72,000

Base pay: $72,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,000
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1020
Hire Date: May 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,000
State Employee Number: 1070218

At Commission on State Emergency Communication, Kim Champagne serves as a Accountant V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,000.

Madison Powell

Program Specialist V/Commission on State Emergency Communication

2026 total comp

$67,284

Base pay: $67,284
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,284
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: May 16, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,607
State Employee Number: 1710116

Madison Powell is a Program Specialist V at Commission on State Emergency Communication. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,284.

Sydney Hernandez

Program Specialist V/Commission on State Emergency Communication

2026 total comp

$60,000

Base pay: $60,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,000
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Mar 9, 2026
Monthly Pay: $5,000
State Employee Number: 1836457

Sydney Hernandez works as a Program Specialist V for Commission on State Emergency Communication. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Sydney earned $60,000 in 2026.