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Second Court of Appeals District

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

The Second Court of Appeals District operates the court system — adjudicating cases and maintaining judicial records.

In 2026, this agency had 37 employees with median total compensation of $148,607; the highest distinct record was $244,475.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$5.1M
Employees
37
Median total
$148,607
Highest record
$244,475

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 37 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($148,607) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$137,139 (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
$82,147
$82,147
$148,607
$155,078
$231,000

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $231,000 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $82,147. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Attorney IV
13 · $148,607
Justice
6 · $231,000
Chief Deputy Clerk
5 · $82,147
Legal Assistant IV
4 · $82,147
Deputy Clerk IV
2 · $38,014

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
$4.4M
36
$131,710
2026
$5.1M
15.6%
37
2.8%
$148,607
12.8%

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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

Page 1

Bonnie Sudderth

Chief Justice/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$244,475
Base pay
$244,475
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$244,475
Employment type
Erf - Exempt Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
C111
Hire Date
Jan 8, 2015
Monthly Pay
$20,373
State Employee Number
116112

Bonnie Sudderth works as a Chief Justice for Second Court of Appeals District. Their status is erf - exempt regular full-time. Bonnie earned $244,475 in 2026.

Dana Womack

Justice/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$231,000
Base pay
$231,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$231,000
Employment type
Erf - Exempt Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
A342
Hire Date
Jan 7, 2019
Monthly Pay
$19,250
State Employee Number
179899

At Second Court of Appeals District, Dana Womack serves as a Justice. They work erf - exempt regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $231,000.

James Birdwell

Justice/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$231,000
Base pay
$231,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$231,000
Employment type
Erf - Exempt Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
A342
Hire Date
Nov 16, 2017
Monthly Pay
$19,250
State Employee Number
196897

At Second Court of Appeals District, James Birdwell serves as a Justice. They work erf - exempt regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $231,000.

Elizabeth Kerr

Justice/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$231,000
Base pay
$231,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$231,000
Employment type
Erf - Exempt Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
A342
Hire Date
Jan 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$19,250
State Employee Number
1053313

Elizabeth Kerr is a Justice at Second Court of Appeals District. They work erf - exempt regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $231,000.

David Wallach

Justice/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$231,000
Base pay
$231,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$231,000
Employment type
Erf - Exempt Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
A342
Hire Date
Sep 7, 2019
Monthly Pay
$19,250
State Employee Number
1053779

David Wallach is a Justice at Second Court of Appeals District. They work erf - exempt regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $231,000.

Dabney Bassel

Justice/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$211,750
Base pay
$211,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$211,750
Employment type
Erf - Exempt Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
A342
Hire Date
Nov 19, 2018
Monthly Pay
$17,646
State Employee Number
1151326

Dabney Bassel holds the role of Justice at Second Court of Appeals District. Their status is erf - exempt regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $211,750.

Brian Walker

Justice/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$211,750
Base pay
$211,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$211,750
Employment type
Erf - Exempt Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
A342
Hire Date
Jan 1, 2021
Monthly Pay
$17,646
State Employee Number
1299759

Brian Walker is a Justice at Second Court of Appeals District. They work erf - exempt regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $211,750.

Clarissa Hodges

Clerk of the Court/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$167,926
Base pay
$167,926
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,926
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3635
Hire Date
Aug 29, 2013
Monthly Pay
$13,994
State Employee Number
337054

At Second Court of Appeals District, Clarissa Hodges serves as a Clerk of the Court. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $167,926.

Lisa West

Attorney V/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$162,832
Base pay
$162,832
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,832
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3506
Hire Date
Jul 29, 2002
Monthly Pay
$13,569
State Employee Number
143128

At Second Court of Appeals District, Lisa West serves as a Attorney V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $162,832.

Rebecca Heinemann

General Counsel III/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$155,078
Base pay
$155,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,078
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3523
Hire Date
Aug 26, 2013
Monthly Pay
$12,923
State Employee Number
339526

At Second Court of Appeals District, Rebecca Heinemann serves as a General Counsel III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,078.

Jennifer Roberts

Attorney IV/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$148,607
Base pay
$148,607
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,607
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3505
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2006
Monthly Pay
$12,384
State Employee Number
53644

At Second Court of Appeals District, Jennifer Roberts serves as a Attorney IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,607.

Patricia Askew

Attorney IV/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$148,607
Base pay
$148,607
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,607
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3505
Hire Date
Apr 1, 2008
Monthly Pay
$12,384
State Employee Number
162318

At Second Court of Appeals District, Patricia Askew serves as a Attorney IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,607.

Alyssa Jurek

Attorney IV/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$148,607
Base pay
$148,607
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,607
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3505
Hire Date
May 5, 2003
Monthly Pay
$12,384
State Employee Number
170958

At Second Court of Appeals District, Alyssa Jurek serves as a Attorney IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,607.

Melvin Ogle

Attorney IV/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$148,607
Base pay
$148,607
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,607
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3505
Hire Date
Oct 28, 2024
Monthly Pay
$12,384
State Employee Number
734809

At Second Court of Appeals District, Melvin Ogle serves as a Attorney IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,607.

Dean Swanda

Attorney IV/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$148,607
Base pay
$148,607
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,607
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3505
Hire Date
Oct 1, 2014
Monthly Pay
$12,384
State Employee Number
758584

Dean Swanda works as a Attorney IV for Second Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Dean earned $148,607 in 2026.

Logan Simmons

Attorney IV/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$148,607
Base pay
$148,607
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,607
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3505
Hire Date
Oct 28, 2019
Monthly Pay
$12,384
State Employee Number
836652

Logan Simmons holds the role of Attorney IV at Second Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $148,607.

Allegra Hill

Attorney IV/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$148,607
Base pay
$148,607
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,607
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3505
Hire Date
Oct 4, 2020
Monthly Pay
$12,384
State Employee Number
1142521

At Second Court of Appeals District, Allegra Hill serves as a Attorney IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,607.

Lili Nelson

Attorney IV/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$148,607
Base pay
$148,607
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,607
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3505
Hire Date
Aug 29, 2024
Monthly Pay
$12,384
State Employee Number
1420837

At Second Court of Appeals District, Lili Nelson serves as a Attorney IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,607.

Adam Arrington

Attorney IV/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$148,607
Base pay
$148,607
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,607
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3505
Hire Date
May 23, 2022
Monthly Pay
$12,384
State Employee Number
1462102

Adam Arrington holds the role of Attorney IV at Second Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $148,607.

Kara Mchorse

Attorney IV/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$148,607
Base pay
$148,607
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,607
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3505
Hire Date
May 23, 2022
Monthly Pay
$12,384
State Employee Number
1462619

Kara Mchorse is a Attorney IV at Second Court of Appeals District. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $148,607.

Clarke Rogers

Attorney IV/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$148,607
Base pay
$148,607
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,607
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3505
Hire Date
Jul 1, 2022
Monthly Pay
$12,384
State Employee Number
1476400

At Second Court of Appeals District, Clarke Rogers serves as a Attorney IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,607.

Benjamin Gibbs

Attorney IV/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$148,607
Base pay
$148,607
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,607
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3505
Hire Date
Sep 18, 2024
Monthly Pay
$12,384
State Employee Number
1732946

Benjamin Gibbs works as a Attorney IV for Second Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Benjamin earned $148,607 in 2026.

Jonathan Barnes

Attorney IV/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$148,607
Base pay
$148,607
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,607
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3505
Hire Date
Nov 4, 2024
Monthly Pay
$12,384
State Employee Number
1752742

At Second Court of Appeals District, Jonathan Barnes serves as a Attorney IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,607.

Curtis Kuykendall

Network Specialist V/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$106,177
Base pay
$106,177
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,177
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
291
Hire Date
May 23, 2016
Monthly Pay
$8,848
State Employee Number
979337

Curtis Kuykendall holds the role of Network Specialist V at Second Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,177.

Lisa Arnesen

Accountant VI/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$101,147
Base pay
$101,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,147
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1022
Hire Date
Nov 8, 2021
Monthly Pay
$8,429
State Employee Number
1432070

At Second Court of Appeals District, Lisa Arnesen serves as a Accountant VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,147.

Krystal Spruill

Legal Assistant IV/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$82,147
Base pay
$82,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,147
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3578
Hire Date
Apr 16, 2012
Monthly Pay
$6,846
State Employee Number
16253

Krystal Spruill holds the role of Legal Assistant IV at Second Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,147.

Olivia Hibscher

Legal Assistant IV/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$82,147
Base pay
$82,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,147
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3578
Hire Date
Jun 20, 2011
Monthly Pay
$6,846
State Employee Number
56768

At Second Court of Appeals District, Olivia Hibscher serves as a Legal Assistant IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,147.

Rose Stewart

Chief Deputy Clerk/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$82,147
Base pay
$82,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,147
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3630
Hire Date
May 16, 2005
Monthly Pay
$6,846
State Employee Number
100831

Rose Stewart is a Chief Deputy Clerk at Second Court of Appeals District. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,147.

Ashley Godawski

Legal Assistant IV/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$82,147
Base pay
$82,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,147
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3578
Hire Date
Oct 18, 2021
Monthly Pay
$6,846
State Employee Number
155837

Ashley Godawski holds the role of Legal Assistant IV at Second Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,147.

Donna Reed

Chief Deputy Clerk/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$82,147
Base pay
$82,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,147
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3630
Hire Date
Jan 1, 2022
Monthly Pay
$6,846
State Employee Number
194669

Donna Reed is a Chief Deputy Clerk at Second Court of Appeals District. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,147.

Patricia Adkinson

Legal Assistant IV/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$82,147
Base pay
$82,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,147
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3578
Hire Date
Sep 15, 2014
Monthly Pay
$6,846
State Employee Number
758574

At Second Court of Appeals District, Patricia Adkinson serves as a Legal Assistant IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,147.

Tammy Cooper

Chief Deputy Clerk/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$82,147
Base pay
$82,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,147
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3630
Hire Date
Nov 25, 2015
Monthly Pay
$6,846
State Employee Number
931586

At Second Court of Appeals District, Tammy Cooper serves as a Chief Deputy Clerk. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,147.

Kristen Spanos

Chief Deputy Clerk/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$82,147
Base pay
$82,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,147
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3630
Hire Date
Feb 3, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,846
State Employee Number
1580339

At Second Court of Appeals District, Kristen Spanos serves as a Chief Deputy Clerk. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,147.

Richard Gardner

Chief Deputy Clerk/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$82,147
Base pay
$82,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,147
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3630
Hire Date
Aug 12, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,846
State Employee Number
1730340

At Second Court of Appeals District, Richard Gardner serves as a Chief Deputy Clerk. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,147.

Karen Brown

Deputy Clerk IV/Second Court of Appeals District

2025 total comp
$76,028
Base pay
$76,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,028
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3626
Hire Date
Mar 13, 2006
Monthly Pay
$6,336
State Employee Number
179612

Karen Brown is a Deputy Clerk IV at Second Court of Appeals District. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,028.

Kaitlyn Townsley

Deputy Clerk IV/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$45,617
Base pay
$45,617
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,617
Employment type
Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.6

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3626
Hire Date
May 15, 2025
Monthly Pay
$3,801
State Employee Number
1780427

Kaitlyn Townsley is a Deputy Clerk IV at Second Court of Appeals District. They work crp - classified regular part-time, 0.6 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $45,617.

Shvonne Owens

Custodian III/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$41,756
Base pay
$41,756
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,756
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8007
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2020
Monthly Pay
$3,480
State Employee Number
1281922

Shvonne Owens works as a Custodian III for Second Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Shvonne earned $41,756 in 2026.

Mary Charley

Deputy Clerk IV/Second Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp
$30,411
Base pay
$30,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,411
Employment type
Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.4
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3626
Hire Date
Feb 13, 2026
Monthly Pay
$2,534
State Employee Number
963377

Mary Charley holds the role of Deputy Clerk IV at Second Court of Appeals District. Their status is crp - classified regular part-time, 0.4 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,411.