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Office of the Governor

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

The Office of the Governor is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 163 employees with median total compensation of $89,772; the highest distinct record was $335,710.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$17.9M
Employees
163
Median total
$89,772
Highest record
$335,710

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 163 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($89,772) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$110,081 (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
$56,111
$69,127
$89,772
$133,453
$205,000

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $205,000 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $56,111. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Auditor III
6 · $77,558
Deputy Director II
4 · $242,500

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
$18.2M
174
$84,002
2026
$17.9M
1.5%
163
6.3%
$89,772
6.9%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

William Black

Deputy Director IV/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$335,710
Base pay
$335,710
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$335,710
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1633
Hire Date
Jul 22, 2024
Monthly Pay
$27,976
State Employee Number
331335

William Black holds the role of Deputy Director IV at Office of the Governor. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $335,710.

Angela Colmenero

Deputy Director IV/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$325,177
Base pay
$325,177
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$325,177
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
V

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1633
Hire Date
Sep 10, 2018
Monthly Pay
$27,098
State Employee Number
172136

Angela Colmenero is a Deputy Director IV at Office of the Governor. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $325,177.

Christopher Baker

Deputy Director IV/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$320,575
Base pay
$320,575
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$320,575
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1633
Hire Date
Dec 15, 2022
Monthly Pay
$26,715
State Employee Number
35544

Christopher Baker works as a Deputy Director IV for Office of the Governor. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Christopher earned $320,575 in 2026.

Robert Howden

Deputy Director III/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$299,000
Base pay
$299,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$299,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1632
Hire Date
Sep 9, 2024
Monthly Pay
$24,917
State Employee Number
310329

Robert Howden works as a Deputy Director III for Office of the Governor. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Robert earned $299,000 in 2026.

Trevor Ezell

Deputy Director III/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$299,000
Base pay
$299,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$299,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1632
Hire Date
Aug 7, 2023
Monthly Pay
$24,917
State Employee Number
1196154

Trevor Ezell is a Deputy Director III at Office of the Governor. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $299,000.

Stephen Munisteri

Deputy Director III/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$299,000
Base pay
$299,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$299,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1632
Hire Date
Jan 1, 2021
Monthly Pay
$24,917
State Employee Number
1299835

At Office of the Governor, Stephen Munisteri serves as a Deputy Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $299,000.

Catherine Frazier

Deputy Director III/Office of the Governor

2025 total comp
$275,000
Base pay
$275,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$275,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1632
Hire Date
Mar 31, 2025
Monthly Pay
$22,917
State Employee Number
126370

Catherine Frazier is a Deputy Director III at Office of the Governor. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $275,000.

Tabatha Vasquez

Deputy Director II/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$275,000
Base pay
$275,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$275,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1631
Hire Date
Mar 30, 2020
Monthly Pay
$22,917
State Employee Number
782510

Tabatha Vasquez is a Deputy Director II at Office of the Governor. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $275,000.

Renae Eze

Deputy Director II/Office of the Governor

2025 total comp
$260,000
Base pay
$260,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$260,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1631
Hire Date
Apr 1, 2022
Monthly Pay
$21,667
State Employee Number
1285049

Renae Eze works as a Deputy Director II for Office of the Governor. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Renae earned $260,000 in 2025.

Suzanne Johnson

Deputy Director II/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$260,000
Base pay
$260,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$260,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1631
Hire Date
Nov 12, 2018
Monthly Pay
$21,667
State Employee Number
1150920

Suzanne Johnson works as a Deputy Director II for Office of the Governor. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Suzanne earned $260,000 in 2026.

Michael Hull

Deputy Director II/Office of the Governor

2025 total comp
$235,000
Base pay
$235,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$235,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1631
Hire Date
Aug 1, 2024
Monthly Pay
$19,583
State Employee Number
333621

At Office of the Governor, Michael Hull serves as a Deputy Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $235,000.

Lars Hjaltman

Director VIII/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$225,000
Base pay
$225,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$225,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1627
Hire Date
Oct 1, 2021
Monthly Pay
$18,750
State Employee Number
1396583

Lars Hjaltman is a Director VIII at Office of the Governor. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $225,000.

Corydon Fish

Deputy Director II/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$225,000
Base pay
$225,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$225,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1631
Hire Date
Jun 1, 2022
Monthly Pay
$18,750
State Employee Number
1467021

Corydon Fish holds the role of Deputy Director II at Office of the Governor. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $225,000.

Frank Reynolds

Deputy Director II/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$225,000
Base pay
$225,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$225,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1631
Hire Date
Nov 12, 2025
Monthly Pay
$18,750
State Employee Number
339309

At Office of the Governor, Frank Reynolds serves as a Deputy Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $225,000.

Peggy Venable

Director VII/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$220,512
Base pay
$220,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$220,512
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1626
Hire Date
Oct 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$18,376
State Employee Number
1085327

At Office of the Governor, Peggy Venable serves as a Director VII. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $220,512.

Joseph Behnke

General Counsel V/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$212,000
Base pay
$212,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$212,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3525
Hire Date
Jun 1, 2018
Monthly Pay
$17,667
State Employee Number
515774

At Office of the Governor, Joseph Behnke serves as a General Counsel V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $212,000.

Jason Bramow

General Counsel V/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$212,000
Base pay
$212,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$212,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3525
Hire Date
Jun 10, 2024
Monthly Pay
$17,667
State Employee Number
1085351

Jason Bramow works as a General Counsel V for Office of the Governor. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jason earned $212,000 in 2026.

Caleb Gunnels

General Counsel V/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$212,000
Base pay
$212,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$212,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3525
Hire Date
Mar 4, 2026
Monthly Pay
$17,667
State Employee Number
1461766

Caleb Gunnels holds the role of General Counsel V at Office of the Governor. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $212,000.

Wiley Collier

Director VI/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$207,979
Base pay
$207,979
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$207,979
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1625
Hire Date
Aug 15, 2024
Monthly Pay
$17,332
State Employee Number
145078

Wiley Collier works as a Director VI for Office of the Governor. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Wiley earned $207,979 in 2026.

Austin Holder

Director VI/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$205,000
Base pay
$205,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$205,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1625
Hire Date
Nov 14, 2022
Monthly Pay
$17,083
State Employee Number
72562

Austin Holder is a Director VI at Office of the Governor. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $205,000.

Anthony Rodregous

General Counsel V/Office of the Governor

2025 total comp
$200,000
Base pay
$200,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3525
Hire Date
Jan 13, 2025
Monthly Pay
$16,667
State Employee Number
1764442

Anthony Rodregous holds the role of General Counsel V at Office of the Governor. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $200,000.

Lindsey Aston

General Counsel IV/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$185,526
Base pay
$185,526
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,526
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3524
Hire Date
Dec 5, 2018
Monthly Pay
$15,461
State Employee Number
516633

Lindsey Aston works as a General Counsel IV for Office of the Governor. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Lindsey earned $185,526 in 2026.

Gregory Davidson

Director V/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$181,373
Base pay
$181,373
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,373
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1624
Hire Date
Jan 18, 1995
Monthly Pay
$15,114
State Employee Number
36204

Gregory Davidson is a Director V at Office of the Governor. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,373.

Chelsea Holden

Director V/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$175,409
Base pay
$175,409
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,409
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1624
Hire Date
Jan 20, 2015
Monthly Pay
$14,617
State Employee Number
783247

Chelsea Holden holds the role of Director V at Office of the Governor. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $175,409.

Leslie Anderson

Director VI/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$175,000
Base pay
$175,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1625
Hire Date
Jan 1, 2023
Monthly Pay
$14,583
State Employee Number
190015

At Office of the Governor, Leslie Anderson serves as a Director VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $175,000.

Daniel Mittnacht

Director VI/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$175,000
Base pay
$175,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1625
Hire Date
Jan 13, 2025
Monthly Pay
$14,583
State Employee Number
782097

Daniel Mittnacht works as a Director VI for Office of the Governor. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Daniel earned $175,000 in 2026.

Katie Taylor

Director IV/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$167,056
Base pay
$167,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,056
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1623
Hire Date
Jan 20, 2015
Monthly Pay
$13,921
State Employee Number
3296

Katie Taylor works as a Director IV for Office of the Governor. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Katie earned $167,056 in 2026.

Tamela Griffin

Governor's Advisor V/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$160,000
Base pay
$160,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1884
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2023
Monthly Pay
$13,333
State Employee Number
61940

Tamela Griffin is a Governor's Advisor V at Office of the Governor. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $160,000.

Jonathan Joshua

Chief Information Security Officer/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$159,201
Base pay
$159,201
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,201
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
239
Hire Date
Jun 1, 2024
Monthly Pay
$13,267
State Employee Number
1260674

Jonathan Joshua works as a Chief Information Security Officer for Office of the Governor. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jonathan earned $159,201 in 2026.

Kieran Hillis

General Counsel III/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$155,820
Base pay
$155,820
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,820
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3523
Hire Date
Jun 1, 2020
Monthly Pay
$12,985
State Employee Number
979423

Kieran Hillis works as a General Counsel III for Office of the Governor. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kieran earned $155,820 in 2026.

Gregory Abbott

Governor/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$153,750
Base pay
$153,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,750
Employment type
Erf - Exempt Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
G030
Hire Date
Jan 20, 2015
Monthly Pay
$12,813
State Employee Number
147698

At Office of the Governor, Gregory Abbott serves as a Governor. They work erf - exempt regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $153,750.

Madison Yandell

Governor's Advisor V/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$150,000
Base pay
$150,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1884
Hire Date
Nov 14, 2022
Monthly Pay
$12,500
State Employee Number
767227

Madison Yandell holds the role of Governor's Advisor V at Office of the Governor. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,000.

Randall Macnaughton

Governor's Advisor V/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$150,000
Base pay
$150,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1884
Hire Date
Nov 14, 2022
Monthly Pay
$12,500
State Employee Number
1569248

Randall Macnaughton holds the role of Governor's Advisor V at Office of the Governor. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,000.

Joel Pardue

Director IV/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$150,000
Base pay
$150,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1623
Hire Date
Dec 8, 2025
Monthly Pay
$12,500
State Employee Number
31389

Joel Pardue holds the role of Director IV at Office of the Governor. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,000.

Hilary Aguirre

Director III/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$147,801
Base pay
$147,801
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$147,801
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Feb 15, 2021
Monthly Pay
$12,317
State Employee Number
979584

Hilary Aguirre works as a Director III for Office of the Governor. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Hilary earned $147,801 in 2026.

Brenda Foster

Director III/Office of the Governor

2025 total comp
$143,744
Base pay
$143,744
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,744
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Jun 4, 2012
Monthly Pay
$11,979
State Employee Number
205772

Brenda Foster is a Director III at Office of the Governor. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $143,744.

Yue Zhou

Manager VII/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$143,270
Base pay
$143,270
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,270
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1606
Hire Date
Jul 15, 2021
Monthly Pay
$11,939
State Employee Number
789371

Yue Zhou is a Manager VII at Office of the Governor. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $143,270.

Matthew Taylor

General Counsel III/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$143,100
Base pay
$143,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,100
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3523
Hire Date
Feb 1, 2025
Monthly Pay
$11,925
State Employee Number
931605

Matthew Taylor works as a General Counsel III for Office of the Governor. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Matthew earned $143,100 in 2026.

Bryan Shufelt

Governor's Advisor IV/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$142,374
Base pay
$142,374
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,374
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1883
Hire Date
Nov 4, 2024
Monthly Pay
$11,865
State Employee Number
24928

Bryan Shufelt works as a Governor's Advisor IV for Office of the Governor. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Bryan earned $142,374 in 2026.

Jacquelyn Hill

Governor's Advisor IV/Office of the Governor

2026 total comp
$140,000
Base pay
$140,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$140,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1883
Hire Date
Oct 15, 2025
Monthly Pay
$11,667
State Employee Number
140438

Jacquelyn Hill is a Governor's Advisor IV at Office of the Governor. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $140,000.