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Department of Public Safety

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

The Department of Public Safety provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.

In 2026, this agency had 11,169 employees with median total compensation of $68,978; the highest distinct record was $390,908.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$834.9M
Employees
11,169
Median total
$68,978
Highest record
$390,908

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 11,169 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($68,978) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$74,753 (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
$49,041
$51,255
$68,978
$93,937
$105,972

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $105,972 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $49,041. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2025
$800.4M
10,877
$66,178
2026
$834.9M
4.3%
11,169
2.7%
$68,978
4.2%

Compare

Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Record list

Employees

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Nicholas Champion

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 21, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
341444

Nicholas Champion holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,789.

Idel Negrin

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jun 1, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
341532

Idel Negrin is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,789.

Brodie Reynolds

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jul 14, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
341951

Brodie Reynolds works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Brodie earned $89,789 in 2026.

Nestor Reyes

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 21, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
341955

Nestor Reyes works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Nestor earned $89,789 in 2026.

Shane Delagarza

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jul 14, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
342010

Shane Delagarza works as a Corporal for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Shane earned $89,789 in 2026.

Brandon Norman

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jul 14, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
342035

Brandon Norman holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,789.

Steven Petrick

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jun 19, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
396550

At Department of Public Safety, Steven Petrick serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,789.

William Larrimore

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jun 21, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
507073

William Larrimore is a Corporal at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,789.

Ricky Walters

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 24, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
544245

Ricky Walters works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ricky earned $89,789 in 2026.

Ricardo Dehoyos

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jun 21, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
604373

Ricardo Dehoyos is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,789.

Jimmy Spraggins

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jul 12, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
710980

Jimmy Spraggins holds the role of Corporal at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,789.

Justin Sikes

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 11, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
781759

Justin Sikes works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Justin earned $89,789 in 2026.

Louis Gabler

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 11, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
781585

Louis Gabler holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,789.

Justin Bulls

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 11, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
783038

At Department of Public Safety, Justin Bulls serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,789.

David Quintanilla Trevino

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jun 21, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
784633

At Department of Public Safety, David Quintanilla Trevino serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,789.

Jon Patterson

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jun 21, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
784718

At Department of Public Safety, Jon Patterson serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,789.

Nathan Rodriguez

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jun 21, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
784722

At Department of Public Safety, Nathan Rodriguez serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,789.

Fabian Garza

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jun 21, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
784781

Fabian Garza holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,789.

Toby Clifton

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jun 21, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
784790

Toby Clifton is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,789.

Russell Gallo

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jun 21, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
784824

Russell Gallo holds the role of Corporal at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,789.

Jose Briseno

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jun 21, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
784860

At Department of Public Safety, Jose Briseno serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,789.

Ernesto Moreno

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jun 21, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
784802

Ernesto Moreno works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ernesto earned $89,789 in 2026.

Jason Gentry

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jul 12, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
824558

Jason Gentry is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,789.

Rigoberto Fragoso

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
I

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jul 12, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
833913

Rigoberto Fragoso works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Rigoberto earned $89,789 in 2026.

Joe Morris

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jul 12, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
847983

Joe Morris holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,789.

Christian Rodriguez

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jul 12, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
851747

Christian Rodriguez holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,789.

Blake Brieden

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 10, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
949808

Blake Brieden works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Blake earned $89,789 in 2026.

Earnest Hudson

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Mar 13, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
967451

At Department of Public Safety, Earnest Hudson serves as a Corporal. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,789.

Paul Bickerstaff

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 13, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
967487

Paul Bickerstaff is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,789.

Kearney Brown

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jul 10, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
979627

Kearney Brown is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,789.

Brandon Ward

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jul 10, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
979908

Brandon Ward is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,789.

Kimberly Castro

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
1000319

Kimberly Castro holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,789.

Robert Tanner

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
1001132

Robert Tanner is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,789.

Jose Aguilar

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 8, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
1054047

Jose Aguilar works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jose earned $89,789 in 2026.

Bryan Ortiz

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 8, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
1055179

Bryan Ortiz holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,789.

Leanthony Bell

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 12, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
1064535

Leanthony Bell holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,789.

Gonzalo Jimenez

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 12, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
1064583

Gonzalo Jimenez holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,789.

Jonathon Stinson

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 12, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
1064573

Jonathon Stinson works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jonathon earned $89,789 in 2026.

James Knutson

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 15, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
1064609

At Department of Public Safety, James Knutson serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,789.

Patrick Richardson

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 12, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
1064669

Patrick Richardson is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,789.