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House of Representatives

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

The House of Representatives is part of the legislative branch — making laws, setting policy, and overseeing government.

In 2026, this agency had 843 employees with median total compensation of $50,004; the highest distinct record was $320,000.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $47.6M
Employees: 843
Median total: $50,004
Highest record: $320,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$2,400$192,000+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 843 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($50,004) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $56,476 (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

$7,200

$9,600

$50,004

$82,390

$120,411

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $120,411 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $7,200. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Elected Officials Staff

561 · $60,000

Elected Official

150 · $7,200

Legislative Professional

53 · $82,379

Legislative Administrative Support

43 · $34,214

Legislative Technician

14 · $68,389

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.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2025	$55.4M —	1,117 —	$42,000 —
2026	$47.6M ▼ 14.1%	843 ▼ 24.5%	$50,004 ▲ 19.1%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Daniel Clayton

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2025 total comp

$111,600

Base pay: $111,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,600
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $9,300
State Employee Number: 101114

At House of Representatives, Daniel Clayton serves as a Elected Officials Staff. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,600.

David Nicholson

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$111,600

Base pay: $111,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,600
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Jan 10, 2017
Monthly Pay: $9,300
State Employee Number: 1053400

David Nicholson works as a Elected Officials Staff for House of Representatives. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. David earned $111,600 in 2026.

Victoria Smith

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$110,400

Base pay: $110,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,400
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Nov 19, 2014
Monthly Pay: $9,200
State Employee Number: 189700

Victoria Smith is a Elected Officials Staff at House of Representatives. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $110,400.

David Hinds

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2025 total comp

$109,200

Base pay: $109,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,200
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Nov 21, 2023
Monthly Pay: $9,100
State Employee Number: 1164526

David Hinds is a Elected Officials Staff at House of Representatives. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $109,200.

Kody Smith

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$108,840

Base pay: $108,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,840
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Oct 31, 2022
Monthly Pay: $9,070
State Employee Number: 1285025

Kody Smith holds the role of Elected Officials Staff at House of Representatives. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,840.

Michael Black

Legislative Professional/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$108,479

Base pay: $108,479
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,479
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7104
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $9,040
State Employee Number: 29881

Michael Black holds the role of Legislative Professional at House of Representatives. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,479.

Kara Coffee

Legislative Professional/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$108,479

Base pay: $108,479
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,479
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7104
Hire Date: Jan 4, 2021
Monthly Pay: $9,040
State Employee Number: 1299644

Kara Coffee holds the role of Legislative Professional at House of Representatives. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,479.

Toni Barcellona

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$108,000

Base pay: $108,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Jun 14, 2022
Monthly Pay: $9,000
State Employee Number: 129373

At House of Representatives, Toni Barcellona serves as a Elected Officials Staff. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,000.

Pamela Lawson

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$108,000

Base pay: $108,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Jan 12, 2021
Monthly Pay: $9,000
State Employee Number: 150598

Pamela Lawson is a Elected Officials Staff at House of Representatives. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,000.

Scott Jenkines

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$108,000

Base pay: $108,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: May 2, 2022
Monthly Pay: $9,000
State Employee Number: 150679

Scott Jenkines is a Elected Officials Staff at House of Representatives. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,000.

James Marquess

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$108,000

Base pay: $108,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $9,000
State Employee Number: 166870

James Marquess is a Elected Officials Staff at House of Representatives. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,000.

Ruth Mesta

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$108,000

Base pay: $108,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Jan 28, 2014
Monthly Pay: $9,000
State Employee Number: 528800

Ruth Mesta holds the role of Elected Officials Staff at House of Representatives. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,000.

James Cook

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$108,000

Base pay: $108,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Dec 18, 2017
Monthly Pay: $9,000
State Employee Number: 1109451

James Cook works as a Elected Officials Staff for House of Representatives. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. James earned $108,000 in 2026.

Anne Jamarik

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$108,000

Base pay: $108,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Aug 19, 2020
Monthly Pay: $9,000
State Employee Number: 1164471

Anne Jamarik works as a Elected Officials Staff for House of Representatives. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. Anne earned $108,000 in 2026.

Alma Uribe

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$108,000

Base pay: $108,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Jul 26, 2019
Monthly Pay: $9,000
State Employee Number: 1197087

Alma Uribe is a Elected Officials Staff at House of Representatives. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,000.

Annie St Paul

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$108,000

Base pay: $108,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $9,000
State Employee Number: 1299674

Annie St Paul holds the role of Elected Officials Staff at House of Representatives. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,000.

Caleb Cashdollar

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$108,000

Base pay: $108,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Jan 10, 2023
Monthly Pay: $9,000
State Employee Number: 1577602

Caleb Cashdollar is a Elected Officials Staff at House of Representatives. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,000.

Dwayne Wright

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2025 total comp

$108,000

Base pay: $108,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Jan 14, 2025
Monthly Pay: $9,000
State Employee Number: 1764221

Dwayne Wright is a Elected Officials Staff at House of Representatives. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $108,000.

Matthew Nolan

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$108,000

Base pay: $108,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Mar 2, 2026
Monthly Pay: $9,000
State Employee Number: 1836356

Matthew Nolan holds the role of Elected Officials Staff at House of Representatives. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,000.

Lisa Hendrickson

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$108,000

Base pay: $108,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Jan 14, 2025
Monthly Pay: $9,000
State Employee Number: 1764010

Lisa Hendrickson holds the role of Elected Officials Staff at House of Representatives. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,000.

Sebastian Quaid

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$107,200

Base pay: $107,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,200
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Jan 14, 2025
Monthly Pay: $8,933
State Employee Number: 1408048

Sebastian Quaid holds the role of Elected Officials Staff at House of Representatives. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,200.

Michael Blackwell

Legislative Professional/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$106,182

Base pay: $106,182
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,182
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7104
Hire Date: Nov 29, 2010
Monthly Pay: $8,849
State Employee Number: 152261

Michael Blackwell is a Legislative Professional at House of Representatives. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,182.