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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

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Brandon Pennick

Legislative Technician/House of Representatives

2025 total comp

$67,740

Base pay: $67,740
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,740
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7108
Hire Date: Jan 19, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,645
State Employee Number: 1155358

Brandon Pennick holds the role of Legislative Technician at House of Representatives. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,740.

Jesus Celedon

Leg. Service/Maintenance/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$67,692

Base pay: $67,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,692
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7103
Hire Date: Jul 18, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,641
State Employee Number: 1725195

Jesus Celedon holds the role of Leg. Service/Maintenance at House of Representatives. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,692.

Lucy Herrera

Leg. Service/Maintenance/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$67,692

Base pay: $67,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,692
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7103
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,641
State Employee Number: 1725589

Lucy Herrera works as a Leg. Service/Maintenance for House of Representatives. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. Lucy earned $67,692 in 2026.

Favianna Moreno

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$67,200

Base pay: $67,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,200
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Dec 19, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,600
State Employee Number: 967170

At House of Representatives, Favianna Moreno serves as a Elected Officials Staff. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,200.

Jessica Diem

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$67,200

Base pay: $67,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,200
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Jan 8, 2019
Monthly Pay: $5,600
State Employee Number: 1164513

Jessica Diem works as a Elected Officials Staff for House of Representatives. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. Jessica earned $67,200 in 2026.

Karina Gonzales

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$67,000

Base pay: $67,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Dec 12, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,583
State Employee Number: 1573876

Karina Gonzales is a Elected Officials Staff at House of Representatives. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,000.

Alexis Walker

Legislative Professional/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$66,150

Base pay: $66,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,150
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7104
Hire Date: Nov 14, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,513
State Employee Number: 1164457

At House of Representatives, Alexis Walker serves as a Legislative Professional. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,150.

Amaris Ovalle

Legislative Paraprofessional/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$66,150

Base pay: $66,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,150
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7105
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,513
State Employee Number: 1760624

At House of Representatives, Amaris Ovalle serves as a Legislative Paraprofessional. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,150.

Jeff Wolverton

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$66,000

Base pay: $66,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Nov 4, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,500
State Employee Number: 39073

Jeff Wolverton 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 $66,000.

Lynsey Patrick

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$66,000

Base pay: $66,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Jan 14, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,500
State Employee Number: 314233

Lynsey Patrick is a Elected Officials Staff at House of Representatives. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,000.

John Durr

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2025 total comp

$66,000

Base pay: $66,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Jan 23, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,500
State Employee Number: 876778

John Durr is a Elected Officials Staff at House of Representatives. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,000.

Seth Welch

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$66,000

Base pay: $66,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Feb 18, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,500
State Employee Number: 1472589

Seth Welch 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 $66,000.

Brandon Moore

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$66,000

Base pay: $66,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Jan 10, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,500
State Employee Number: 1576099

Brandon Moore works as a Elected Officials Staff for House of Representatives. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. Brandon earned $66,000 in 2026.

Dallas Emerson

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$66,000

Base pay: $66,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Jan 10, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,500
State Employee Number: 1576400

Dallas Emerson works as a Elected Officials Staff for House of Representatives. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. Dallas earned $66,000 in 2026.

Parker Napp

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$66,000

Base pay: $66,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Jan 10, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,500
State Employee Number: 1577385

Parker Napp is a Elected Officials Staff at House of Representatives. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,000.

Mindy Escobedo

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$66,000

Base pay: $66,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Sep 16, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,500
State Employee Number: 1578457

Mindy Escobedo works as a Elected Officials Staff for House of Representatives. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. Mindy earned $66,000 in 2026.

Emily Runnels

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2025 total comp

$66,000

Base pay: $66,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Sep 10, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,500
State Employee Number: 1625496

Emily Runnels works as a Elected Officials Staff for House of Representatives. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. Emily earned $66,000 in 2025.

Aaron Burgess

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$66,000

Base pay: $66,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Aug 22, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,500
State Employee Number: 1663573

Aaron Burgess 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 $66,000.

Hector Patino

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$66,000

Base pay: $66,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,000
Employment type: Urp - Unclassified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,500
State Employee Number: 1723558

Hector Patino holds the role of Elected Officials Staff at House of Representatives. Their status is urp - unclassified regular part-time, 0.75 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,000.

Damaris Rodriguez

Elected Officials Staff/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$66,000

Base pay: $66,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7110
Hire Date: Oct 13, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,500
State Employee Number: 1804316

Damaris Rodriguez 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 $66,000.

Michael Rodriguez

Legislative Administrative Support/House of Representatives

2026 total comp

$65,734

Base pay: $65,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,734
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7102
Hire Date: Dec 28, 2005
Monthly Pay: $5,478
State Employee Number: 27738

At House of Representatives, Michael Rodriguez serves as a Legislative Administrative Support. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,734.