Texas / Secretary of State
Agency file
The Secretary of State administers elections and maintains official state records and registrations.
In 2026, this agency had 299 employees with median total compensation of $69,300; the highest distinct record was $285,000.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 299 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($69,300) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $113,715 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $53,699. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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.
Record list
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Secretary of State/Secretary of State
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Jane Nelson works as a Secretary of State for Secretary of State. Their status is erf - exempt regular full-time. Jane earned $285,000 in 2026.
Deputy Director III/Secretary of State
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David Nelson is a Deputy Director III at Secretary of State. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $265,008.
General Counsel V/Secretary of State
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Adam Bitter is a General Counsel V at Secretary of State. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $224,508.
Director VII/Secretary of State
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At Secretary of State, Christina Adkins serves as a Director VII. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $210,000.
Director VI/Secretary of State
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Kristi Hart is a Director VI at Secretary of State. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $195,000.
General Counsel IV/Secretary of State
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At Secretary of State, Zeenia Challa serves as a General Counsel IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $194,775.
Director VI/Secretary of State
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Michael Powell is a Director VI at Secretary of State. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $190,000.
Director V/Secretary of State
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Vincent Houston holds the role of Director V at Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,850.
Director V/Secretary of State
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At Secretary of State, Christopher Burnett serves as a Director V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $183,750.
Director V/Secretary of State
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Daniel Teczar works as a Director V for Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Daniel earned $182,359 in 2025.
Director IV/Secretary of State
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Alfonso Royal is a Director IV at Secretary of State. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $172,272.
General Counsel III/Secretary of State
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At Secretary of State, Heidi Martinez serves as a General Counsel III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $170,265.
Director IV/Secretary of State
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At Secretary of State, Dara Stone serves as a Director IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $169,218.
Director IV/Secretary of State
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At Secretary of State, Amy Phillips serves as a Director IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $165,000.
Attorney V/Secretary of State
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Charles Pinney is a Attorney V at Secretary of State. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $165,000.
Attorney V/Secretary of State
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At Secretary of State, Melissa Clark serves as a Attorney V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,819.
Attorney V/Secretary of State
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David Eskew holds the role of Attorney V at Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,819.
Information Security Officer/Secretary of State
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At Secretary of State, Shamika Fehr serves as a Information Security Officer. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $157,116.
Director IV/Secretary of State
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Lisa Hayes is a Director IV at Secretary of State. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $150,000.
Director IV/Secretary of State
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Leticia Salazar is a Director IV at Secretary of State. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $150,000.
Attorney V/Secretary of State
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Lena Proft holds the role of Attorney V at Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $148,000.
General Counsel II/Secretary of State
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Jason Steele is a General Counsel II at Secretary of State. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $146,368.
Director III/Secretary of State
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Alicia Pierce holds the role of Director III at Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $145,530.
Programmer VI/Secretary of State
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Dicidoro Garza Jr works as a Programmer VI for Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Dicidoro earned $144,875 in 2026.
Chief Data Officer/Secretary of State
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Tammi Powell holds the role of Chief Data Officer at Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,000.
Director III/Secretary of State
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Victoria Castillo works as a Director III for Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Victoria earned $137,076 in 2026.
Attorney IV/Secretary of State
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Skyler Parks holds the role of Attorney IV at Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,082.
Government Relations Specialist III/Secretary of State
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Gabriel Valenzuela holds the role of Government Relations Specialist III at Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,254.
Attorney IV/Secretary of State
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At Secretary of State, Charles Maddox serves as a Attorney IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,738.
Attorney IV/Secretary of State
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At Secretary of State, Andre Montgomery serves as a Attorney IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,738.
Project Manager V/Secretary of State
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Sandra Talton is a Project Manager V at Secretary of State. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $125,004.
Attorney IV/Secretary of State
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John Greenman holds the role of Attorney IV at Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,202.
Attorney IV/Secretary of State
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Ryan Jimenez is a Attorney IV at Secretary of State. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $119,202.
Attorney IV/Secretary of State
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At Secretary of State, Sara Braun serves as a Attorney IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,202.
Programmer V/Secretary of State
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Abirami Keezhur works as a Programmer V for Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Abirami earned $113,715 in 2026.
Programmer V/Secretary of State
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Bala Jacob holds the role of Programmer V at Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,715.
Manager VI/Secretary of State
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Daniel Glotzer works as a Manager VI for Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Daniel earned $113,400 in 2026.
Director II/Secretary of State
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At Secretary of State, Jill Ledbetter serves as a Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $113,280.
Systems Administrator VI/Secretary of State
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Russel Medina is a Systems Administrator VI at Secretary of State. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $113,278.
Attorney III/Secretary of State
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Walter Zacharias works as a Attorney III for Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Walter earned $111,313 in 2026.