Texas / Texas Department of Criminal Justice / Counsel Substitute III

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Counsel Substitute III

Provide legal advice, draft and review documents, and represent the agency in legal matters.

25 employees hold this title in Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Median total compensation for the role is $48,316, below the department median of $59,438.

Employees: 25
Total payroll: $1.2M
Role median: $48,316
Agency median: $59,438
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$46,458$50,698+

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How total compensation varies among the 25 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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Other job titles in Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Accountant II 112
Administrative Assistant II 1,183
Administrative Assistant III 620
Administrative Assistant IV 447
Administrative Assistant V 52
Agriculture Specialist III 48
Assistant Warden 108
Captain of Correctional Officers 332
Case Manager III 105
Case Manager IV 199
Chaplain II 107
Correctional Officer I 1,780
Correctional Officer II 1,076
Correctional Officer II 721
Correctional Officer III 10,859
Correctional Officer III 516
Correctional Officer IV 7,900
Correctional Officer IV 1,676
Correctional Officer V 629
Equipment Operator II 94
Food Service Manager II 124
Food Service Manager III 323
Food Service Manager IV 412
Human Resources Specialist I 156
Human Resources Specialist II 103
Human Resources Specialist IV 162
Industrial Specialist III 105
Industrial Specialist IV 105
Industrial Specialist V 51
Inventory & Store Specialist II 55
Inventory & Store Specialist III 284
Inventory & Store Specialist IV 151
Inventory & Store Specialist V 120
Investigator I 97
Investigator IV - Office of Inspector General 143
Laundry Manager I 75
Laundry Manager II 562
Laundry Manager III 93
Librarian II 126
Librarian III 73
Lieutenant of Correctional Officers 722
Maintenance Supervisor III 480
Maintenance Supervisor IV 182
Maj of Correctional Officers 239
Manager I 56
Manager III 61
Parole Officer I 782
Parole Officer II 807
Parole Officer III 287
Parole Officer IV 100
Program Specialist I 314
Program Specialist II 60
Program Specialist III 100
Program Supervisor III 223
Program Supervisor IV 173
Program Supervisor V 86
Program Supervisor VI 49
Safety Officer I 119
Sergeant of Correctional Officers 1,881
Warden I 62

Record list

Employees with this title

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Karla Armendariz

Counsel Substitute III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$51,372

Base pay: $51,372
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,372
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4562
Hire Date: Mar 5, 2012
Monthly Pay: $4,281
State Employee Number: 45293

Karla Armendariz holds the role of Counsel Substitute III at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,372.

Shelly Soutter

Counsel Substitute III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$49,968

Base pay: $49,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,968
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4562
Hire Date: Jun 9, 2008
Monthly Pay: $4,164
State Employee Number: 87105

Shelly Soutter is a Counsel Substitute III at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $49,968.

Alicia Coss

Counsel Substitute III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$48,316

Base pay: $48,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,316
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4562
Hire Date: May 9, 2016
Monthly Pay: $4,026
State Employee Number: 984047

Alicia Coss works as a Counsel Substitute III for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Alicia earned $48,316 in 2026.

Chloe Earnest

Counsel Substitute III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$48,316

Base pay: $48,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,316
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4562
Hire Date: Aug 10, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,026
State Employee Number: 1485649

Chloe Earnest holds the role of Counsel Substitute III at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,316.

Julieann Glover

Counsel Substitute III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$48,316

Base pay: $48,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,316
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4562
Hire Date: Jul 3, 2017
Monthly Pay: $4,026
State Employee Number: 1075838

Julieann Glover works as a Counsel Substitute III for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Julieann earned $48,316 in 2026.

Sandra Germany

Counsel Substitute III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$48,316

Base pay: $48,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,316
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4562
Hire Date: Oct 2, 2000
Monthly Pay: $4,026
State Employee Number: 45029

Sandra Germany is a Counsel Substitute III at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,316.

Brandy Shannon

Counsel Substitute III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$48,316

Base pay: $48,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,316
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4562
Hire Date: Feb 23, 2009
Monthly Pay: $4,026
State Employee Number: 119631

Brandy Shannon is a Counsel Substitute III at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,316.

Veronica Ference

Counsel Substitute III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$48,316

Base pay: $48,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,316
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4562
Hire Date: Dec 13, 1999
Monthly Pay: $4,026
State Employee Number: 150543

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Veronica Ference serves as a Counsel Substitute III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,316.

Melinda Cunningham

Counsel Substitute III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$48,316

Base pay: $48,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,316
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4562
Hire Date: Mar 5, 2001
Monthly Pay: $4,026
State Employee Number: 179031

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Melinda Cunningham serves as a Counsel Substitute III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,316.

Stephanie Juarez

Counsel Substitute III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$48,316

Base pay: $48,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,316
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4562
Hire Date: May 27, 2014
Monthly Pay: $4,026
State Employee Number: 346253

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Stephanie Juarez serves as a Counsel Substitute III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,316.

Kimberly Copeland

Counsel Substitute III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$48,316

Base pay: $48,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,316
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4562
Hire Date: Oct 14, 2013
Monthly Pay: $4,026
State Employee Number: 348674

Kimberly Copeland is a Counsel Substitute III at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,316.

Maria Harris

Counsel Substitute III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$48,316

Base pay: $48,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,316
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4562
Hire Date: Feb 24, 2014
Monthly Pay: $4,026
State Employee Number: 745619

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Maria Harris serves as a Counsel Substitute III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,316.

Pattie Polk

Counsel Substitute III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$48,316

Base pay: $48,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,316
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4562
Hire Date: May 4, 2015
Monthly Pay: $4,026
State Employee Number: 791616

Pattie Polk works as a Counsel Substitute III for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Pattie earned $48,316 in 2026.

Kaneicha Clay

Counsel Substitute III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$48,316

Base pay: $48,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,316
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4562
Hire Date: Jan 8, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,026
State Employee Number: 986124

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Kaneicha Clay serves as a Counsel Substitute III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,316.

Amber Buck

Counsel Substitute III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$48,316

Base pay: $48,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,316
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4562
Hire Date: Jul 12, 2021
Monthly Pay: $4,026
State Employee Number: 1113672

Amber Buck works as a Counsel Substitute III for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Amber earned $48,316 in 2026.

Rosita Olivarez

Counsel Substitute III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$48,316

Base pay: $48,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,316
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4562
Hire Date: Apr 16, 2018
Monthly Pay: $4,026
State Employee Number: 1119163

Rosita Olivarez is a Counsel Substitute III at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,316.

Andrieka Mcnary

Counsel Substitute III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$48,316

Base pay: $48,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,316
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4562
Hire Date: Feb 14, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,026
State Employee Number: 1405912

Andrieka Mcnary holds the role of Counsel Substitute III at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,316.

Angel Huerta

Counsel Substitute III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$48,316

Base pay: $48,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,316
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4562
Hire Date: Jan 3, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,026
State Employee Number: 1448114

Angel Huerta works as a Counsel Substitute III for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Angel earned $48,316 in 2026.

Jamie Holman

Counsel Substitute III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$48,316

Base pay: $48,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,316
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4562
Hire Date: Feb 7, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,026
State Employee Number: 1448649

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Jamie Holman serves as a Counsel Substitute III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,316.

Paige Carter

Counsel Substitute III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$48,316

Base pay: $48,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,316
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4562
Hire Date: Aug 10, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,026
State Employee Number: 1483219

Paige Carter works as a Counsel Substitute III for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Paige earned $48,316 in 2026.

Chasity Springfield

Counsel Substitute III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$48,316

Base pay: $48,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,316
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4562
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,026
State Employee Number: 1580845

Chasity Springfield is a Counsel Substitute III at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,316.

Matthew Holman

Counsel Substitute III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$48,316

Base pay: $48,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,316
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4562
Hire Date: Feb 15, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,026
State Employee Number: 1611056

Matthew Holman holds the role of Counsel Substitute III at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,316.

Kaitlin Gil

Counsel Substitute III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$48,316

Base pay: $48,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,316
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Z

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4562
Hire Date: Sep 6, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,026
State Employee Number: 1668171

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Kaitlin Gil serves as a Counsel Substitute III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,316.

Abigale Morgan

Counsel Substitute III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$48,316

Base pay: $48,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,316
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4562
Hire Date: Dec 3, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,026
State Employee Number: 1086739

Abigale Morgan is a Counsel Substitute III at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,316.

Gina Dockery

Counsel Substitute III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2025 total comp

$46,458

Base pay: $46,458
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,458
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4562
Hire Date: Sep 4, 2007
Monthly Pay: $3,872
State Employee Number: 51708

Gina Dockery works as a Counsel Substitute III for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Gina earned $46,458 in 2025.