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Senate

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

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

In 2026, this agency had 545 employees with median total compensation of $65,400; the highest distinct record was $459,000.

Year: 2026
Employees: 545
Median total: $65,400
Highest record: $459,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$1,040$262,080+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 545 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($65,400) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $79,499 (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

$14,400

$46,800

$65,400

$98,880

$158,000

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $158,000 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $14,400. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Legislative Professional

165 · $72,000

Leg. Official/Administrator

148 · $114,680

Legislative Administrative Support

119 · $48,552

Legislative Paraprofessional

41 · $55,000

Elected Official

31 · $7,200

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 18

Borris Miles

Elected Official/Senate

2026 total comp

$7,200

Base pay: $7,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,200
Employment type: URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7109
Hire Date: Jan 10, 2017
Monthly Pay: $600
State Employee Number: 131238

At Senate, Borris Miles serves as a Elected Official. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $7,200.

Juan Hinojosa

Elected Official/Senate

2026 total comp

$7,200

Base pay: $7,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,200
Employment type: URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7109
Hire Date: Jan 14, 2003
Monthly Pay: $600
State Employee Number: 133931

Juan Hinojosa holds the role of Elected Official at Senate. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $7,200.

Rolando Gutierrez

Elected Official/Senate

2026 total comp

$7,200

Base pay: $7,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,200
Employment type: URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7109
Hire Date: Jan 12, 2021
Monthly Pay: $600
State Employee Number: 138591

Rolando Gutierrez works as a Elected Official for Senate. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. Rolando earned $7,200 in 2026.

Phillip King

Elected Official/Senate

2026 total comp

$7,200

Base pay: $7,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,200
Employment type: URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7109
Hire Date: Jan 10, 2023
Monthly Pay: $600
State Employee Number: 139588

Phillip King holds the role of Elected Official at Senate. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $7,200.

Carol Alvarado

Elected Official/Senate

2026 total comp

$7,200

Base pay: $7,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,200
Employment type: URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7109
Hire Date: Dec 21, 2018
Monthly Pay: $600
State Employee Number: 193167

Carol Alvarado works as a Elected Official for Senate. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. Carol earned $7,200 in 2026.

Charles Creighton

Elected Official/Senate

2025 total comp

$7,200

Base pay: $7,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,200
Employment type: URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7109
Hire Date: Aug 26, 2014
Monthly Pay: $600
State Employee Number: 193904

Charles Creighton holds the role of Elected Official at Senate. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,200.

Douglas Hughes

Elected Official/Senate

2026 total comp

$7,200

Base pay: $7,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,200
Employment type: URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7109
Hire Date: Jan 10, 2017
Monthly Pay: $600
State Employee Number: 194364

Douglas Hughes works as a Elected Official for Senate. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. Douglas earned $7,200 in 2026.

Cecelia Huffman

Elected Official/Senate

2026 total comp

$7,200

Base pay: $7,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,200
Employment type: URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7109
Hire Date: Dec 29, 2008
Monthly Pay: $600
State Employee Number: 195848

At Senate, Cecelia Huffman serves as a Elected Official. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $7,200.

Nathaniel Parker Iv

Elected Official/Senate

2026 total comp

$7,200

Base pay: $7,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,200
Employment type: URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7109
Hire Date: Jan 10, 2023
Monthly Pay: $600
State Employee Number: 201273

Nathaniel Parker Iv works as a Elected Official for Senate. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. Nathaniel earned $7,200 in 2026.

Donna Campbell

Elected Official/Senate

2026 total comp

$7,200

Base pay: $7,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,200
Employment type: URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7109
Hire Date: Jan 8, 2013
Monthly Pay: $600
State Employee Number: 337832

Donna Campbell works as a Elected Official for Senate. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. Donna earned $7,200 in 2026.

Sarah Eckhardt

Elected Official/Senate

2026 total comp

$7,200

Base pay: $7,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,200
Employment type: URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7109
Hire Date: Jul 31, 2020
Monthly Pay: $600
State Employee Number: 671543

At Senate, Sarah Eckhardt serves as a Elected Official. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $7,200.

Cesar Blanco

Elected Official/Senate

2026 total comp

$7,200

Base pay: $7,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,200
Employment type: URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7109
Hire Date: Jan 12, 2021
Monthly Pay: $600
State Employee Number: 774369

Cesar Blanco is a Elected Official at Senate. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $7,200.

Robert Hall

Elected Official/Senate

2026 total comp

$7,200

Base pay: $7,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,200
Employment type: URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7109
Hire Date: Jan 13, 2015
Monthly Pay: $600
State Employee Number: 781139

Robert Hall works as a Elected Official for Senate. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. Robert earned $7,200 in 2026.

Paul Bettencourt

Elected Official/Senate

2026 total comp

$7,200

Base pay: $7,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,200
Employment type: URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7109
Hire Date: Jan 13, 2015
Monthly Pay: $600
State Employee Number: 782534

Paul Bettencourt is a Elected Official at Senate. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $7,200.

Nathan Johnson

Elected Official/Senate

2026 total comp

$7,200

Base pay: $7,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,200
Employment type: URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7109
Hire Date: Jan 8, 2019
Monthly Pay: $600
State Employee Number: 1099781

At Senate, Nathan Johnson serves as a Elected Official. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $7,200.

Angela Paxton

Elected Official/Senate

2026 total comp

$7,200

Base pay: $7,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,200
Employment type: URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7109
Hire Date: Jan 8, 2019
Monthly Pay: $600
State Employee Number: 1164358

Angela Paxton holds the role of Elected Official at Senate. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $7,200.

David Middleton Ii

Elected Official/Senate

2026 total comp

$7,200

Base pay: $7,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,200
Employment type: URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7109
Hire Date: Jan 10, 2023
Monthly Pay: $600
State Employee Number: 1164481

David Middleton Ii is a Elected Official at Senate. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $7,200.

Kevin Sparks

Elected Official/Senate

2026 total comp

$7,200

Base pay: $7,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,200
Employment type: URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7109
Hire Date: Jan 10, 2023
Monthly Pay: $600
State Employee Number: 1579245

Kevin Sparks is a Elected Official at Senate. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $7,200.

Molly Cook

Elected Official/Senate

2026 total comp

$7,200

Base pay: $7,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,200
Employment type: URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7109
Hire Date: May 16, 2024
Monthly Pay: $600
State Employee Number: 1717365

Molly Cook works as a Elected Official for Senate. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. Molly earned $7,200 in 2026.

Brent Hagenbuch

Elected Official/Senate

2026 total comp

$7,200

Base pay: $7,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,200
Employment type: URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7109
Hire Date: Jan 14, 2025
Monthly Pay: $600
State Employee Number: 1763927

Brent Hagenbuch is a Elected Official at Senate. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $7,200.

Adan Hinojosa

Elected Official/Senate

2026 total comp

$7,200

Base pay: $7,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,200
Employment type: URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7109
Hire Date: Jan 14, 2025
Monthly Pay: $600
State Employee Number: 1764627

Adan Hinojosa works as a Elected Official for Senate. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. Adan earned $7,200 in 2026.

Hannah Douglas

Legislative Administrative Support/Senate

2025 total comp

$7,200

Base pay: $7,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,200
Employment type: URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7102
Hire Date: Jan 6, 2025
Monthly Pay: $600
State Employee Number: 1764849

At Senate, Hannah Douglas serves as a Legislative Administrative Support. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,200.

Alexis Yarborough

Legislative Administrative Support/Senate

2025 total comp

$7,200

Base pay: $7,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,200
Employment type: URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7102
Hire Date: Jan 6, 2025
Monthly Pay: $600
State Employee Number: 1765083

Alexis Yarborough is a Legislative Administrative Support at Senate. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $7,200.

Taylor Rehmet

Elected Official/Senate

2026 total comp

$7,200

Base pay: $7,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,200
Employment type: URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7109
Hire Date: Feb 13, 2026
Monthly Pay: $600
State Employee Number: 1834369

Taylor Rehmet is a Elected Official at Senate. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $7,200.

Andie Kapiloff

Legislative Professional/Senate

2025 total comp

$6,000

Base pay: $6,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,000
Employment type: UTP - UNCLASSIFIED TEMPORARY PART-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7104
Hire Date: Jan 7, 2025
Monthly Pay: $500
State Employee Number: 1764647

At Senate, Andie Kapiloff serves as a Legislative Professional. They work utp - unclassified temporary part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,000.

Luz Del Rio

Legislative Professional/Senate

2026 total comp

$6,000

Base pay: $6,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,000
Employment type: UTP - UNCLASSIFIED TEMPORARY PART-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.38
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7104
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $500
State Employee Number: 1785043

Luz Del Rio holds the role of Legislative Professional at Senate. Their status is utp - unclassified temporary part-time, 0.38 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $6,000.

Dorothy Peterson

Leg. Service/Maintenance/Senate

2026 total comp

$5,200

Base pay: $5,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,200
Employment type: UTP - UNCLASSIFIED TEMPORARY PART-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7103
Hire Date: Sep 21, 2006
Monthly Pay: $433
Pay Rate: $25
State Employee Number: 27625

Dorothy Peterson holds the role of Leg. Service/Maintenance at Senate. Their status is utp - unclassified temporary part-time, 0.1 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $5,200.

Franea Olmos

Legislative Administrative Support/Senate

2026 total comp

$5,040

Base pay: $5,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,040
Employment type: URP - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR PART-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.25

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7102
Hire Date: May 27, 2025
Monthly Pay: $420
State Employee Number: 1780409

Franea Olmos works as a Legislative Administrative Support for Senate. Their status is urp - unclassified regular part-time, 0.25 FTE. Franea earned $5,040 in 2026.

Resi Aikman-Neumann

Leg. Service/Maintenance/Senate

2026 total comp

$1,560

Base pay: $1,560
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,560
Employment type: UTP - UNCLASSIFIED TEMPORARY PART-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.03

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7103
Hire Date: Mar 4, 2025
Monthly Pay: $130
Pay Rate: $30
State Employee Number: 1772609

Resi Aikman-Neumann works as a Leg. Service/Maintenance for Senate. Their status is utp - unclassified temporary part-time, 0.03 FTE. Resi earned $1,560 in 2026.

John Hernandez

Leg. Service/Maintenance/Senate

2026 total comp

$1,300

Base pay: $1,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,300
Employment type: UTP - UNCLASSIFIED TEMPORARY PART-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.03
Middle name: Z

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7103
Hire Date: Jul 5, 2023
Monthly Pay: $108
Pay Rate: $25
State Employee Number: 1573852

John Hernandez works as a Leg. Service/Maintenance for Senate. Their status is utp - unclassified temporary part-time, 0.03 FTE. John earned $1,300 in 2026.