Texas / Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

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Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

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

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation regulates industry and protects consumers — licensing, oversight, and enforcement of standards.

In 2026, this agency had 805 employees with median total compensation of $68,161; the highest distinct record was $235,000.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $62.9M
Employees: 805
Median total: $68,161
Highest record: $235,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$21,850$165,000+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 805 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($68,161) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $78,103 (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

$47,000

$57,500

$68,161

$91,088

$129,764

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $129,764 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $47,000. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Program Specialist IV

45 · $67,000

Program Specialist III

42 · $60,084

License and Permit Specialist I

33 · $47,000

Investigator III

30 · $61,000

Program Specialist V

26 · $79,434

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.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2025	$37.4M —	540 —	$61,250 —
2026	$62.9M ▲ 68.0%	805 ▲ 49.1%	$68,161 ▲ 11.3%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Melissa Villasenor

Government Relations Specialist III/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$134,960

Base pay: $134,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,960
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1894
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $11,247
State Employee Number: 18605

Melissa Villasenor works as a Government Relations Specialist III for Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Melissa earned $134,960 in 2026.

Mia Settle

Attorney IV/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$134,058

Base pay: $134,058
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,058
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $11,172
State Employee Number: 821106

Mia Settle is a Attorney IV at Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,058.

Steven Leary

General Counsel II/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$133,634

Base pay: $133,634
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,634
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3522
Hire Date: Jun 15, 2022
Monthly Pay: $11,136
State Employee Number: 184533

At Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Steven Leary serves as a General Counsel II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,634.

Roberto Reyes Jr

General Counsel II/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$133,634

Base pay: $133,634
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,634
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3522
Hire Date: Jan 2, 2018
Monthly Pay: $11,136
State Employee Number: 1109644

Roberto Reyes Jr is a General Counsel II at Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,634.

Dalma Sotero Cuadrado

General Counsel II/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$133,634

Base pay: $133,634
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,634
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3522
Hire Date: Mar 15, 2019
Monthly Pay: $11,136
State Employee Number: 1176277

Dalma Sotero Cuadrado is a General Counsel II at Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,634.

Samuel Couvillon

Financial Analyst V/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$133,127

Base pay: $133,127
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,127
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1086
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2003
Monthly Pay: $11,094
State Employee Number: 39236

At Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Samuel Couvillon serves as a Financial Analyst V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,127.

Chris Funderburg

General Counsel II/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$132,969

Base pay: $132,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,969
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3522
Hire Date: Mar 16, 2009
Monthly Pay: $11,081
State Employee Number: 108512

Chris Funderburg is a General Counsel II at Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,969.

Jessica Hurtado

Attorney IV/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$131,430

Base pay: $131,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,430
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Oct 16, 2017
Monthly Pay: $10,952
State Employee Number: 110791

Jessica Hurtado works as a Attorney IV for Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jessica earned $131,430 in 2026.

Rebecca Burkhalter

Attorney IV/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$131,430

Base pay: $131,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,430
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Aug 15, 2018
Monthly Pay: $10,952
State Employee Number: 520751

At Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Rebecca Burkhalter serves as a Attorney IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,430.

Sharla Roberts

Programmer V/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$131,322

Base pay: $131,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,322
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 245
Hire Date: Jun 28, 2023
Monthly Pay: $10,944
State Employee Number: 40539

Sharla Roberts holds the role of Programmer V at Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,322.

Gregory Leroy

Programmer V/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$131,322

Base pay: $131,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,322
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 245
Hire Date: Aug 31, 2015
Monthly Pay: $10,944
State Employee Number: 830054

Gregory Leroy works as a Programmer V for Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Gregory earned $131,322 in 2026.

Devi Kodigenahalli Thippaiah

Programmer V/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$130,838

Base pay: $130,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,838
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 245
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $10,903
State Employee Number: 131173

Devi Kodigenahalli Thippaiah holds the role of Programmer V at Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,838.

Ting Zhou

Programmer V/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$130,758

Base pay: $130,758
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,758
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 245
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $10,897
State Employee Number: 190633

Ting Zhou works as a Programmer V for Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ting earned $130,758 in 2026.

Athena Ponce

General Counsel II/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$130,437

Base pay: $130,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,437
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3522
Hire Date: Sep 16, 2024
Monthly Pay: $10,870
State Employee Number: 207288

Athena Ponce is a General Counsel II at Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $130,437.

Michael Bostic

General Counsel II/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$130,437

Base pay: $130,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,437
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3522
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $10,870
State Employee Number: 1422650

Michael Bostic holds the role of General Counsel II at Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,437.

Cassandra Sapstead

General Counsel II/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$130,437

Base pay: $130,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,437
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3522
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $10,870
State Employee Number: 998915

Cassandra Sapstead is a General Counsel II at Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $130,437.

David Graves

IT Business Analyst IV/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$130,269

Base pay: $130,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,269
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 224
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $10,856
State Employee Number: 19305

At Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, David Graves serves as a IT Business Analyst IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,269.

Co Ngo

Programmer V/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$130,203

Base pay: $130,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,203
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 245
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $10,850
State Employee Number: 48041

Co Ngo is a Programmer V at Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $130,203.

Michael Strawn

Director III/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$130,000

Base pay: $130,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Sep 15, 2016
Monthly Pay: $10,833
State Employee Number: 56691

Michael Strawn holds the role of Director III at Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,000.

Craig Howard

Director III/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$130,000

Base pay: $130,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Oct 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $10,833
State Employee Number: 77335

Craig Howard holds the role of Director III at Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,000.

Steven Helm

Director II/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$129,764

Base pay: $129,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,764
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $10,814
State Employee Number: 442611

Steven Helm works as a Director II for Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Steven earned $129,764 in 2026.

Stephanie Farinelli

Programmer V/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$129,662

Base pay: $129,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,662
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 245
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $10,805
State Employee Number: 196462

At Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Stephanie Farinelli serves as a Programmer V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,662.

Dale Bowersock

Project Manager IV/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$129,430

Base pay: $129,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,430
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1561
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $10,786
State Employee Number: 45707

Dale Bowersock works as a Project Manager IV for Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Dale earned $129,430 in 2026.

Teresa Edwards

Project Manager IV/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$129,430

Base pay: $129,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,430
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1561
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $10,786
State Employee Number: 170377

Teresa Edwards is a Project Manager IV at Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,430.

Julie Terrell

Project Manager IV/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$129,430

Base pay: $129,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,430
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1561
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $10,786
State Employee Number: 106619

Julie Terrell works as a Project Manager IV for Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Julie earned $129,430 in 2026.

Janani Rajagopalan

Programmer V/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$129,280

Base pay: $129,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,280
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 245
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $10,773
State Employee Number: 183854

At Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Janani Rajagopalan serves as a Programmer V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,280.