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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

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

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2026, this agency had 3,041 employees with median total compensation of $75,376; the highest distinct record was $265,000.

Year: 2026
Employees: 3,041
Median total: $75,376
Highest record: $265,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$8,699$152,293+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 3,041 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($75,376) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $81,256 (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

$58,212

$62,136

$75,376

$91,836

$113,278

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $113,278 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $58,212. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Natural Resources Specialist III

231 · $66,255

Natural Resources Specialist IV

230 · $75,376

Natural Resources Specialist II

218 · $58,288

Natural Resources Specialist V

155 · $88,445

Administrative Assistant V

83 · $54,029

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 1

Brooke Paup

Chairman/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$265,000

Base pay: $265,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $265,000
Employment type: ERF - EXEMPT REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: C206
Hire Date: Jan 7, 2025
Monthly Pay: $22,083
State Employee Number: 43015

Brooke Paup holds the role of Chairman at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is erf - exempt regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $265,000.

Kelly Keel

Executive Director/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$257,858

Base pay: $257,858
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $257,858
Employment type: ERF - EXEMPT REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: E184
Hire Date: Apr 16, 2001
Monthly Pay: $21,488
State Employee Number: 94264

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Kelly Keel serves as a Executive Director. They work erf - exempt regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $257,858.

Steven Schar

Deputy Director III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$250,107

Base pay: $250,107
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $250,107
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1632
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $20,842
State Employee Number: 173482

Steven Schar holds the role of Deputy Director III at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $250,107.

Tonya Miller

Commissioner/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$250,000

Base pay: $250,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $250,000
Employment type: ERF - EXEMPT REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: W004
Hire Date: Oct 3, 2025
Monthly Pay: $20,833
State Employee Number: 200593

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Tonya Miller serves as a Commissioner. They work erf - exempt regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $250,000.

Catarina Gonzales

Commissioner/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$250,000

Base pay: $250,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $250,000
Employment type: ERF - EXEMPT REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: W004
Hire Date: Feb 9, 2024
Monthly Pay: $20,833
State Employee Number: 289489

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Catarina Gonzales serves as a Commissioner. They work erf - exempt regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $250,000.

Cari Michel La Caille

Deputy Director II/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$236,199

Base pay: $236,199
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $236,199
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1631
Hire Date: Dec 5, 2005
Monthly Pay: $19,683
State Employee Number: 86187

Cari Michel La Caille holds the role of Deputy Director II at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $236,199.

Richard Chism

Deputy Director II/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$236,199

Base pay: $236,199
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $236,199
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1631
Hire Date: Jan 1, 1999
Monthly Pay: $19,683
State Employee Number: 93565

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Richard Chism serves as a Deputy Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $236,199.

Robert Janecka

Commissioner/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2025 total comp

$230,000

Base pay: $230,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $230,000
Employment type: ERF - EXEMPT REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: W004
Hire Date: Sep 17, 2019
Monthly Pay: $19,167
State Employee Number: 64490

Robert Janecka holds the role of Commissioner at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is erf - exempt regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $230,000.

Evie Seaton

Deputy Director II/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$229,577

Base pay: $229,577
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $229,577
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1631
Hire Date: Aug 1, 1999
Monthly Pay: $19,131
State Employee Number: 28122

Evie Seaton is a Deputy Director II at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $229,577.

Donna White

Deputy Director II/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$227,369

Base pay: $227,369
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $227,369
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1631
Hire Date: Jan 5, 2015
Monthly Pay: $18,947
State Employee Number: 147120

Donna White holds the role of Deputy Director II at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $227,369.

Kristi Mills-Jurach

Deputy Director II/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$220,747

Base pay: $220,747
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $220,747
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1631
Hire Date: Aug 24, 2009
Monthly Pay: $18,396
State Employee Number: 101647

Kristi Mills-Jurach is a Deputy Director II at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $220,747.

Phillip Ledbetter

Deputy Director II/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$220,747

Base pay: $220,747
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $220,747
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1631
Hire Date: Nov 4, 2024
Monthly Pay: $18,396
State Employee Number: 109388

Phillip Ledbetter works as a Deputy Director II for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Phillip earned $220,747 in 2026.

Craig Pritzlaff

Deputy Director II/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2025 total comp

$217,744

Base pay: $217,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $217,744
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1631
Hire Date: Sep 5, 2020
Monthly Pay: $18,145
State Employee Number: 341546

Craig Pritzlaff holds the role of Deputy Director II at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $217,744.

Elizabeth Sifuentez Koch

Deputy Director I/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$210,713

Base pay: $210,713
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $210,713
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1630
Hire Date: Mar 1, 1998
Monthly Pay: $17,559
State Employee Number: 106689

Elizabeth Sifuentez Koch works as a Deputy Director I for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Elizabeth earned $210,713 in 2026.

Sabine Lange

Deputy Director I/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$207,502

Base pay: $207,502
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,502
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1630
Hire Date: May 1, 2014
Monthly Pay: $17,292
State Employee Number: 491110

Sabine Lange works as a Deputy Director I for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Sabine earned $207,502 in 2026.

Mary Smith

General Counsel IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$207,425

Base pay: $207,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,425
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3524
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $17,285
State Employee Number: 3494

Mary Smith works as a General Counsel IV for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Mary earned $207,425 in 2026.

Katherine Thigpen

Deputy Director I/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$199,981

Base pay: $199,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,981
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1630
Hire Date: Nov 6, 2023
Monthly Pay: $16,665
State Employee Number: 68681

Katherine Thigpen holds the role of Deputy Director I at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $199,981.

James Rizk

General Counsel IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$198,026

Base pay: $198,026
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,026
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3524
Hire Date: Oct 22, 2015
Monthly Pay: $16,502
State Employee Number: 176975

James Rizk works as a General Counsel IV for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. James earned $198,026 in 2026.

David Timberger

Director VII/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$191,411

Base pay: $191,411
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,411
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: Nov 21, 2000
Monthly Pay: $15,951
State Employee Number: 189270

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, David Timberger serves as a Director VII. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $191,411.

Kimberly Nygren

Deputy Director I/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$190,147

Base pay: $190,147
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,147
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1630
Hire Date: Jan 1, 1999
Monthly Pay: $15,846
State Employee Number: 122686

Kimberly Nygren works as a Deputy Director I for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kimberly earned $190,147 in 2026.

Krista Kyle

General Counsel III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$189,499

Base pay: $189,499
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,499
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3523
Hire Date: Mar 7, 2022
Monthly Pay: $15,792
State Employee Number: 69250

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Krista Kyle serves as a General Counsel III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,499.

Patrick Lopez

Attorney V/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$189,499

Base pay: $189,499
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,499
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3506
Hire Date: Jan 9, 2025
Monthly Pay: $15,792
State Employee Number: 532199

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Patrick Lopez serves as a Attorney V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,499.

Jessie Powell

Attorney V/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$189,499

Base pay: $189,499
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,499
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3506
Hire Date: Apr 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $15,792
State Employee Number: 1197094

Jessie Powell holds the role of Attorney V at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,499.

Jason Patteson

Attorney V/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$189,498

Base pay: $189,498
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,498
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3506
Hire Date: Jan 15, 2026
Monthly Pay: $15,792
State Employee Number: 29391

Jason Patteson holds the role of Attorney V at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,498.

Ryan Vise

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$187,072

Base pay: $187,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,072
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Oct 24, 2016
Monthly Pay: $15,589
State Employee Number: 184593

Ryan Vise is a Director VI at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $187,072.

Susan Clewis

Director VII/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$186,085

Base pay: $186,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: Jan 16, 1989
Monthly Pay: $15,507
State Employee Number: 63774

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Susan Clewis serves as a Director VII. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $186,085.

Randy Ammons

Director VII/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$186,085

Base pay: $186,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: May 15, 1986
Monthly Pay: $15,507
State Employee Number: 77439

Randy Ammons works as a Director VII for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Randy earned $186,085 in 2026.

Donna Huff

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$184,347

Base pay: $184,347
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,347
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Feb 21, 2006
Monthly Pay: $15,362
State Employee Number: 37233

Donna Huff is a Director VI at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $184,347.

Samuel Short

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$183,368

Base pay: $183,368
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,368
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2005
Monthly Pay: $15,281
State Employee Number: 61859

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Samuel Short serves as a Director VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $183,368.

Joel Anderson

Director VII/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$182,436

Base pay: $182,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,436
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2000
Monthly Pay: $15,203
State Employee Number: 37615

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Joel Anderson serves as a Director VII. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $182,436.

David Ramirez

Director VII/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$182,436

Base pay: $182,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,436
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: Sep 21, 1998
Monthly Pay: $15,203
State Employee Number: 184146

David Ramirez is a Director VII at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $182,436.

Kelly Cook

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2025 total comp

$182,398

Base pay: $182,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,398
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Sep 14, 1992
Monthly Pay: $15,200
State Employee Number: 86596

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Kelly Cook serves as a Director VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $182,398.

Susan Johnson

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$181,670

Base pay: $181,670
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,670
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Dec 1, 1990
Monthly Pay: $15,139
State Employee Number: 61854

Susan Johnson works as a Director VI for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Susan earned $181,670 in 2026.

Robert Sadlier

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$181,462

Base pay: $181,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,462
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Aug 15, 2011
Monthly Pay: $15,122
State Employee Number: 200389

Robert Sadlier holds the role of Director VI at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,462.

Sarah Kirksey

Deputy Director I/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$181,092

Base pay: $181,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,092
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1630
Hire Date: Apr 9, 2001
Monthly Pay: $15,091
State Employee Number: 124013

Sarah Kirksey holds the role of Deputy Director I at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,092.

Charlyne Fritz

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$180,590

Base pay: $180,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,590
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Aug 14, 2006
Monthly Pay: $15,049
State Employee Number: 95421

Charlyne Fritz is a Director VI at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $180,590.

Chance Watson

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$180,000

Base pay: $180,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,000
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Jan 15, 2026
Monthly Pay: $15,000
State Employee Number: 763302

Chance Watson is a Director VI at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $180,000.

Aruna Neerukonda

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$179,928

Base pay: $179,928
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,928
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Aug 10, 2009
Monthly Pay: $14,994
State Employee Number: 200709

Aruna Neerukonda is a Director VI at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $179,928.

Charmaine Backens

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2025 total comp

$179,649

Base pay: $179,649
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,649
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Sep 17, 2007
Monthly Pay: $14,971
State Employee Number: 1395

Charmaine Backens holds the role of Director VI at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $179,649.

Elizabeth West

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$178,720

Base pay: $178,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,720
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Apr 17, 2000
Monthly Pay: $14,893
State Employee Number: 83660

Elizabeth West holds the role of Director VI at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $178,720.